Section: Society

Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland

One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future

Mariam Amini
Grassroots cricket clubs welcome new indoor domes — but are they out of reach?

Government says £1.5m indoor venues in Luton and Lancashire will “break down barriers”

Anita Mureithi
Muslim students say halal loans and accommodation can’t come quickly enough

Interest-bearing student loans and mixed-gender halls put some Muslims off uni. Alternative student finance and firms such as iLm are changing that

Yousra Samir Imran

Support services for Muslims in the UK

Here’s a list of faith-sensitive helplines and community resources to reach out to in times of need
The Persian engineering system that could save European cities from extreme heat

Seville has revived the ancient qanat technique, which can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10C
UK Afghan groups mobilise to help relief efforts after Afghanistan quake

Mosques and charities are collecting donations to provide displaced families with food, clothing and shelter
Mosques don’t spend enough on imams and teachers, experts warn

Report by the Ayaan Institute thinktank finds 55% of mosque staff are unpaid despite sector’s rising income and £1.5bn in assets
Social media on agenda as young people meet Muslim Council of Britain

The largest umbrella group for British Muslims is running a town hall tour for its new secretary general Dr Wajid Akhter to meet communities across the UK
Backed by UK Muslim charity, teen footballers from Pakistan begin British tour

Pakistan Street Child Football Team will face youth squads from Aston Villa, Luton Town, Leeds United and West Ham