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 Homes 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…
Five Essential Fertility Resources for Women in the UK
Fertility challenges can be one of life’s most isolating experiences, affecting not just your physical health but your emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of identity.…
Why Are Muslim Women Leaving the Media Industry?
When people ask me what I do for work, I’m often proud to tell them I’m a journalist. It’s a career I dreamed of pursuing…
Agony Aunty: I Want to Approach a Guy 10 Years Younger Than Me
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…
Decades of Terror Laws, Used as Political Manipulation
Britain’s terrorism laws have garnered wide criticism for the first time in decades. Weekly articles are published showing British doctors, teachers and pensioners openly defying…
The Language of Belonging: Why Passing Down Your Mother Tongue Matters
I was very proud of how well both my kids spoke Urdu. Until I moved to Canada. At first, I barely noticed the shift. It…
Understanding The Weight Of The Revelation On The Prophet ﷺ
When the first words of revelation descended upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, they marked the most pivotal turning point in Islamic history, a moment whose…
Agony Aunt: Can I Have My Nikah Without a Wali?
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…
Easy And Super Simple Sunnahs To Follow Every Day
In the final verse of his famous poem Jawab-e-Shikwa, renowned poet, Allama Iqbal, offers a response from Allah ﷻ to the Muslim’s lament: “Ki Muhammad…
Solo Dates in London: Exciting Things to Do & Places to Explore
Do you have a bucket list for London, but struggle to align the time and dates with your friends or family? It’s never too late…
Agony Aunt: How to Deal with Postpartum Exhaustion and Loneliness
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…
14 Lessons on Friendship From the Qur’an and Sunnah
In this piece we explore what Allah and His Messenger ﷺ have taught us on how to approach friendship for the sake of Allah ﷻ,…
Is Becoming a Doctor Still Worth It?
At some point, we’ve all joked about disappointing our parents by not becoming doctors. For many of us, it was seen as the highest profession…
Agony Aunt: Can I Still be a Good Muslim if I Don’t Wear Hijab?
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 Rebuild Khushu’ As a New Mum: 6 Steps To Better Focus In Salah
Before I had a baby, I had developed khushu’. Not in every prayer, not in every sujood, but enough to know its sweetness. I could…
Between Mina and Makkah: A Hajj Diary
When Ibrahim AS was instructed to rebuild the Kaaba, he was also instructed to call people to it. He questioned Allah ﷻ and asked how…
5 Muslim Filmmakers to Look Out For
Are you constantly scrolling through Netflix, unsure of what to watch next? And are you also tired, like us, of mainstream cinema and its recycled…
Agony Aunt: I Want to be in a Relationship Before Getting Married
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…
Warriors in Spirit and Action: Women of the Early Islamic Battles
The silent strength of women behind the early battles of Islam remains too often unacknowledged, despite the depth of their sacrifice and support. The early…
Muharram as a Woman: How Majalis Heal, Empower, and Give Us a Space of Our Own
Attending the Majlis of Imam Hussain AS as a Woman: How Azadari Heals, Empowers, and Gives Us a Space of Our Own Since I was…
Life After Infertility: Finding Hope Beyond the Empty Cradle
Written with care for those living it and those witnessing it Even before I begin writing, I’m assailed with this paralytic dawning that everyone will…
What Karbala Taught Me About Collective Grief
My condolences to you on the Martyrdom of the grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, his ﷺ family, and companions. Muharram marks the first month…
Agony Aunt: How Much Can We Talk About Intimacy 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…
Reviving the Spirit of Karbala: Upholding Muslim Identity through Activism & Resistance
“Every day is Ashura and every land is Karbala” This sentence transcends time, because of its eternal relevance to Muslim identity. The Battle of Karbala,…
Exploring the History of Karbala as a Sensory Experience
My condolences to you on the Martyrdom of the grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, his family, and companions. Marking the Islamic New Year with…
Writing an Islamic Will and Understanding the Rules of Inheritance in Islam
Have you ever thought about writing an Islamic will? When it comes to wills and shares in inheritance, we usually think of the elderly bequeathing…
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