How We Met: Muslim Love Stories – “I Went on a Blind Date Arranged by My Brother”
We asked our audience to share their love stories, tales of chance meetings, intentional steps, and everything in between. What came back was a mosaic…
Rediscovering the Essence of Hijrah: Ethics, Intentions, and the Muslim Search for Home
As we sit sipping Yemeni coffee in the heart of Bradford, the brother whose art gallery we are visiting tells us of the many doctors,…
Why There Should be More Muslim Playwrights
Writing for the stage should be accessible for everyone – Side eYe wants to be part of the solution. I was lucky enough to go…
Agony Aunt: Should I Pivot and Try for a Stable Career?
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…
5 Influential Black Muslim Revolutionaries You Should Know About
When most people think of revolutionary Black Muslims, Malcom X’s name often comes to mind. But over the centuries, Black Muslims have led powerful movements…
Why You Need to Check Your Chest Every Month
Breast Cancer has a bit of a rep for being a white woman’s disease, and this isn’t because it doesn’t impact all communities! In the…
Power and Preservation: The Beauty of a Needle and Thread
From last month’s Talking Tatreez exhibition at the V&A to this week’s Tatreez & Tea workshop at Root/25, the practice of tatreez is gaining popularity…
Agony Aunt: Why does Inheritance Seem so Unfair in Islam?
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 Evolution of Muslim Conspiracy Theories
The year is 2012, and London is in the sweaty grips of Olympic fever, the air is heavy with optimism, and the red and blue…
The Privilege of Not-Choosing: Grief and Relief in a Broken World of Miscarriage
The final days of Ramadan this year felt different. I carried a subtle, heavy certainty that life was about to shift. Deep down, I knew…
How We Met: Muslim Love Stories – “I Fell in Love With Him Via a Spreadsheet!”
We asked our audience to share their love stories, tales of chance meetings, intentional steps, and everything in between. What came back was a mosaic…
What You Need to Know If You’re Getting Divorced as a Muslim Woman
Divorce is one of the most emotionally, spiritually and socially heavy decisions a Muslim woman can face. It can carry a deep weight of grief,…
Agony Aunt: How to deal with Miscarriage and Loss
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…
Finding Peace in Islam: My Journey Through Mental Health
Trigger Warning: This article is of a sensitive nature and mentions suicide, self-harm and violence. If you need help or access to services, please see…
Wholesome Things to Do in London This Winter
Winter is coming, and while it’s often referred to as ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ it’s also a period which many of us…
From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean: How Exploring the World Helped Me See God Everywhere
Curling my toes into the wet sand at the shore of Tulum’s Caribbean coastline, it occurred to me that nobody in my family, whose roots…
Agony Aunt: How Do I Get Over Someone Who Didn’t Fight for Me and Moved On?
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…
What’s a Micro Retirement, and Why Are So Many Young People Doing It?
‘Nobody wants to work anymore’ – an iconic line delivered by someone who famously works incredibly hard. Though ironic, Ms Kardashian may not have been…
What to Watch at the London Palestine Film Festival 2025
While Palestine has dominated global headlines over the past two years due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the London Palestine Film Festival returns to…
How We Met: Muslim Love Stories – “I was Looking for Security at the Time”
We asked our audience to share their love stories, tales of chance meetings, intentional steps, and everything in between. What came back was a mosaic…
Agony Aunt: How Do I Encourage My Parents to Fulfil Dreams They Left Behind?
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…
Mental Health and Menstrual Cycles: How Hormones Influence our Moods
Many of us grew up in households where any mention of menstruation was a total taboo. Even acknowledging that we were on our period was…
Food Sovereignty, Greenwashing & Palestine
On the 31st of July 2025, the Israeli occupation destroyed the Seed Multiplication Unit in Hebron, claiming that it was ‘abandoned’ state-owned land. They razed…
Agony Aunt: Coping with the Pain of a Sibling Leaving Islam
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…
6 Wholesome and Fun Activities to Do With Parents
I recently saw a TikTok trend showing videos of parents enjoying different moments with the caption “It’s their first time living too.” And it hit…
We Asked Muslim Women How Much Does Your Partner Have to Earn Before Marriage
Talking about money isn’t always easy. And when it comes to marriage, it can feel like one of the most daunting conversations we can have.…
Agony Aunt: Exploring Sex Education Before Marriage
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…
‘Lift the Ban’: What to Expect at A Day of Civil Disobedience with Defend Our Juries
Civil disobedience is the act of intentionally breaking a law believed to be unjust. For Dr Asim Qureshi, it “unmasks the cruelty of laws that…
How We Met: Muslim Love Stories – “I Never Thought I’d do Online Dating”
We asked our audience to share their love stories, tales of chance meetings, intentional steps, and everything in between. What came back was a mosaic…
Do We Know How to Make Friends Anymore?
Do we know how to connect with new people and nurture our friendships? Has “cut off” culture gone too far? What does it take to…
Exploring Islamic Home Architecture and How it Provides Privacy for Muslim Women
The history of the traditional Arabic house spans several centuries and reflects the interplay of environment, culture and belief. The earliest examples, dating back to…
How We Met: Muslim Love Stories – “I Never Expected to Get Married at 22!”
We asked our audience to share their love stories, tales of chance meetings, intentional steps, and everything in between. What came back was a mosaic…
Agony Aunt: Losing the Will to Try Being a Practising Muslim
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…
Muslim Women Share How They Honour Lost Loved Ones
Losing a loved one is perhaps one of the hardest things to experience in life, bringing with it a wave of emotions such as sorrow,…
Runway of Resistance: The Kuffiyeh at Fashion Week
Fashion week has always been more than a showcase of trends; it’s a stage where identity, politics, and power walk side by side. What we…
Important Questions to Ask Your GP and Partner Before Starting Your Fertility Journey
When facing fertility challenges, preparation and communication can make all the difference in getting the support you need. This guide provides practical questions to help…
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