The Dating and Marriage Crisis in the Muslim Community
This is Part Two of a special series exploring the dating and marriage crisis in the Muslim community. You can read Part One here. So…
The Dating Crisis: Why are Muslims Struggling to Get Married?
This is Part One of a special series exploring the dating and marriage crisis in the Muslim community. You can read Part Two here. “No,…
Agony Aunt: Struggling to Grieve “The Right Way”
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Braiding Faith: Weaving Together Islam and Indigenous Identity
People don’t often expect to meet a Muslim Indigenous woman. It is an intersection that is rare and far outside of many people’s imaginations. I…
Toxic Masculinity Is Harming School Boys – Here’s How to Help
I watched Adolescence a few weeks ago and have been sitting with it since. The series was nuanced and thought-provoking, but what stayed with me…
Desperate Times: Somali Storytelling Meets Laughter and Chaos
A petty thief and compulsive liar who lives for the drama, but soon tells a fib that snowballs and overtakes her entire life. How long…
From Palaces To Mosques: The Fascinating History Of Cats In Istanbul
Growing up as a young girl, there was one thing I couldn’t stand: cats. I genuinely believed them to be selfish, real-life villains, ready to…
Agony Aunt: How to Set Boundaries with a Neglectful Parent as an Adult
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Comedian Fathiya Saleh on Jokes, Trolls and Tying her Camel
If you haven’t heard the name Fathiya Saleh, then you’re about to. The London-based stand-up comedian, writer and actor erupted onto the comedy scene six…
Addiction in the Muslim Community: Causes & Ways to Address It
Addiction is a rarely-discussed psychosocial and spiritual issue impacting individuals and families worldwide, with negative ramifications on whole families and communities. It is a crisis…
How to Register a Civil Marriage in the UK
Whether you’re getting married soon, have already had your Islamic ceremony, or are wondering whether to have a civil marriage—here’s the short answer: you absolutely…
The Death of the Girl Boss: How Millennials are Redefining Success
A self-made, ambitious woman with a successful yet often demanding job, who trudges up the career ladder while simultaneously karate-kicking the patriarchy at any given…
Agony Aunt: Is Being a Woman Only Defined by Motherhood?
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…
How to Beat the Post-Ramadan Blues
Ramadan has come and gone. The excitement of Eid and socialising is over. The bubble has burst, you have been thrown out of the warm…
The Islamic Calendar and the Month of Shawwal Explained
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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Ramadan For Converts: Reflections, Tips, And How To Make The Most Of It
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
10 Duas to Know for Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr
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
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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