The Islamic Calendar and the Month of Shawwal Explained

By Amaliah Team

When we’re running on western time, it’s easy to forget that we’re existing on a whole other timeline in the Islamic world. While many of…

How to Pray Eid Salah

By Amaliah Team

Every year, Eid comes around and some of us might end up standing behind the Imam to pray and find ourselves in Ruku when everyone…

Sunnah Acts of Eid-al-Fitr

By Amaliah Team

While Eid is a day of celebration and joy, it is also a day of worship and we can attain extra rewards by fulfilling the…

Fothabala, Sehri, Suhoor: What Languages Teach Us About Muslim Identities

By Heraa Hashmi

In the words of etymology enthusiast Mark Forsythe, “Occasionally, people make the mistake of asking me where a word comes from.” This mistake, during a…

Mosque Aunties: A Love Language

By Amaliah Team

As millions of us flood to mosques every Ramadan for iftar spreads, congregation prayers, and Taraweeh nights, we wanted to take a moment to honour…

11 Ways to Show Solidarity with Muslims in Prisons This Ramadan and Beyond

By Amaliah Team

The prison system around the world isn’t just broken—it was never built for justice to begin with. In the UK, Muslims make up 18% of…

Allah’s Names and How to Use Them in Duas

By Suad Kamardeen

Knowing Allah ﷻ is a pathway towards loving Him and to know Him, we must begin by learning and using the names He has chosen…

Everything You Need to Know About Witr: What Is the Dua to Read in Witr? Is Witr Wajib or Sunnah?

By Amaliah Team

Allah ﷻ encourages routine and consistent habits – from the obligatory five daily prayers to recommended Sunnah acts that build strength, character and discipline. One…

How to Calculate Your Zakat

By Amaliah Team

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, a pressing question echoes amongst us all: What is Zakat and how do we accurately calculate it? Zakat…

How to Prepare for Laylatul Qadr

By Amaliah Team

The last ten nights of Ramadan are upon us and it is time to gear up for the final stretch. It is a time to…

The Ultimate Eid Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas For Every Budget

By Amaliah Team

Eid is just around the corner, and after a Ramadan marathon, you probably want to give an Eid present that actually makes your favourite people…

Agony Aunt: Should I Give Charity Separately from My Husband?

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

Ramadan For Converts: Reflections, Tips, And How To Make The Most Of It

By Amanda Morris

I remember it vividly when that phone call came. It was a late afternoon in early December, cold, dark, and rainy, but the voice on…

A Guide to Paying Zakat on Gold

By Amaliah Team

One of the most common concerns among Muslim women when it comes to paying Zakat is the question of Zakat on gold – what kind…

Understanding Fidya and Kaffarah

By Amaliah Team

Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam and is one of the most important obligations upon us. To make up for fasts that cannot be…

How to Host a Panic-Proof Iftar

By Thahmina Haseen

The adhan is called to announce Maghrib, dusk descends and friends and family gather around your table adorned with candles and flowers. It’s a memory…

Agony Aunt: How to Deal With The Mid Ramadan Slump

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

The Impact of Muslim Women’s Zakat Fund One Year On

By Amaliah Team

Every year, as Ramadan arrives and we lean into the communal spirit of worshipping Allah ﷻ, Zakat naturally comes to mind. Yet amid crunching numbers…

How to Manage Your Time during Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your…

10 Things You Can Do While on Your Period This Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Just started your period with the onset of Ramadan? Or you’re due in the last 10 days maybe? There’s always a slight air of panic…

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10 Duas to Know for Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr

By Amaliah Team

If you are reading this article then alhamdulillah, you have been blessed with another Ramadan! Ramadan is the perfect time to reset spiritually, renew our…

Agony Aunt: What Can I do if I Miss First Week of Fasting Due to Periods

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

10 Tips for Completing the Quran in Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Staying up to pray as the rest of the world sleeps, the suhoor spreads, and the anticipation of the Maghrib adhan – Ramadan is here,…

How to Pray Taraweeh at Home

By Rumaysa

Taraweeh Explained Q: What is taraweeh? A: Taraweeh prayers are Sunnah prayers performed at night after Isha Salah during the month of Ramadan. These night…

UK Mosques With Taraweeh Spaces for Women

By Amaliah Team

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported, The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who observes optional prayer (Taraweeh prayers) throughout Ramadan, out…

Dua For Fasting

By Amaliah Team

As we embrace the arrival of Ramadan this year, our hearts are filled with anticipation for a month of immense blessings, forgiveness, and spiritual growth,…

Podcasts to Listen to During Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As Ramadan approaches, many of us seek ways to enhance our spiritual journey during this blessed month. There is truly no better time for self…

8 Books to Read in Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, we are all looking for ways to deepen our connection with Allah ﷻ and our understanding of the…

Underconsumption Core: How This Latest Trend Is Rooted In Islamic Values

By Nadda Osman

Amidst the countless videos of content creators brandishing their latest buys and listing their recommendations of the month online, a new trend has gripped the…

Agony Aunt: How to Plan for Kids Amidst Financial struggles

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

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7 Ways to Engage with the Quran if You Can’t Read or Understand Arabic

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan is the most special month of the year filled with Allah ﷻ’s blessings, mercy and forgiveness. It is also special because it is the…

How to Survive Ramadan as a Single Parent

By Zuhur Jabir

As we enter the blessed days of Ramadan, for many single parents like myself, this time can get overwhelming. Navigating this holy month with children…

The Ramadan Guide for Employers

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan is fast approaching. We know that managing work and fasting can sometimes be challenging and that an accommodating work environment can make all the…

How to Get Flexible Working in Ramadan: Email Template

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan is fast approaching and as we all know, working during Ramadan can be quite taxing.  Flexible working is one of the best ways to…

The Give Over Toolkit: The Case Against Borders

By Maryam Jameela

Abolition is a tool which allows us to understand the violence of state control in relation to borders and global movement. Borders are the site…

What is the Significance of Dreams in Islam?

By Hannah Alkadi

What comes to mind when someone mentions the unseen? Some of us might think of atoms and molecules, the very things that make up the…