12 Best Cosy Movies to Watch During the Holidays

By Amaliah Team

As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, there’s nothing quite like settling into your couch with a blanket and indulging in cosy…

Agony Aunt: How Much Should I Share During a Courtship

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 Power of Dua: 7 Muslim Women Share Heartwarming Stories of Fulfilled Prayers

By Maria Al Coptia

Disclaimer: The names of the women mentioned in this article have been changed to protect their privacy. “Dua” in Arabic means to summon or to…

A Guide to Solo Travelling as a Muslim Woman

By Farah Zamri

Travelling is more than movement; it is a shift in perspective, a chance to see beyond the familiar and immerse ourselves in the beauty and…

14 Wonderful Winter Holidays Activities Across the UK

By Shaheena Uddin

As the days get colder and hours shorter, it can be hard to find activities to do with your friends and family during the holidays.…

Agony Aunt: How to Decline a Destination Wedding Invitation Due to Finances

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…

Your Ultimate Halal-Friendly Guide to Visiting Winter Wonderland

By Amaliah Team

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is back for another year and promises to be an exciting day with activities and attractions for all ages. The event…

Four Muslim Makers Share the Magic of Their Art

By Hiba Noor Khan

Throughout human history, when a person, family, or community needed something, they would make it. Whether that was a garment to shield against the elements,…

Building a Legacy – In Conversation with Women in Architecture & Design

By Aaisha Mukhtar

With a name meaning ‘Light of the World’, Nur Jahan was destined to make her mark on earth. Of Persian descent, hailing from humble beginnings…

GenZ and Nostalgia: What’s Fueling Their Love for the Past?

By Rida Ali

In an age of constant progress, I find myself retreating to the past. The world’s demands feel lighter when I’m watching old shows from the…

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Genocide

By Amaliah Team

The coastal territory that was once filled with olive trees, orchards and beautiful sandy beaches, is now a dystopian abyss of military bases, mass graveyards,…

Agony Aunt: How to Cope With an Emotionally Unavailable Spouse

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…

Reclaiming Our Lost Heritage of Islamic Art

By Fadhila Al Dhahouri

For centuries, the Islamic civilisation was a beacon of knowledge, where art, science, philosophy, and mathematics weren’t seen as separate pursuits but as interconnected dimensions…

The Ultimate Period Guide: Understanding Your Cycle and Health

By Hannah Alkadi

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to provide general insights into menstrual health. If you experience any pain, irregularities, or prolonged bleeding, please consult your doctor…

What Makes A Martyr In Islam? A Complete Guide

By Amaliah Team

The beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveyed in a hadith that shahadah (martyrdom), which is a great honour that many Companions of the Prophet ﷺ aspired…

How to Find the Right Therapist: An Essential Guide

By Shaheera Vakani

As awareness of mental health grows, more people are seeking therapy to improve their well-being. Finding the right therapist remains essential to making the most…

10 TikTok-Inspired Ideas for a Cosy Girls Night In

By Furvah Shah

The leaves are falling and days are shortening, which means autumn is finally here. As we say a long farewell to the warm summer sun…

Agony Aunt: How to Balance Career Advancement and Personal Values

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…

Agony Aunt: Should I Accept the Guy I Settled for or Pursue a Potential?

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 Muslim Girlie’s Ultimate Guide to Moving Out

By Maria Al Coptia

It’s no secret that moving out as a Muslim woman, whether it’s to study, for a job opportunity, or because you want your own space,…

Entertainment Or Exploitation? The True Price of True Crime

By Serene Madani

In recent years, the interest in true crime has spiked due to the rise of podcasts, documentaries, Netflix series retellings, and even storytelling mukbang content.…

How To Manage Religious OCD And Reclaim Your Faith

By Sumayah Yaseen

Most people are familiar with the term ‘OCD’ (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), and use the word to describe individuals who are tidy or organised. However, few are…

Agony Aunt: Coming Back to Islam in Your Twenties

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…

Morning and Evening Adhkar: Easy Duas for Powerful Protection

By Amaliah Team

Morning and evening adhkar are a collection of short, powerful du’as that offer protection, guidance, and connection to Allah ﷻ as taught to us by…

So You Want to Do a Triathlon? A Beginner’s Guide

By Amaliah Team

If you’ve decided to take the plunge into the exciting world of triathlons, congratulations! Whether you’re dreaming of a glorious finish line or just looking…

How to Heal and Recover from Spiritual Trauma After Sexual Abuse

By Yara Ammar

Trigger Warning: This article is of a sensitive nature and mentions sexual assault and violence. If you need help or access to services, please see…

Being the Village: 5 Ways to Support the Mothers in Your Circle

By Hannah Alkadi

“It takes a village to raise a child.” In the past few years, mothers and their circles, have reclaimed this passive advice into an active…

Agony Aunt: How to Align Financial Values with My Fiancé

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…

Uni Trues & Blues: What is University like for Muslim Women?

By Hodan Mohamed

University. It’s the academic buildings of stature and prestige, the immense scale of the libraries, the sprawling campuses that must have cost millions to build…

Review: Vitamin D – A Bold Look at Life After Divorce

By Furvah Shah

A single and slightly unstable 20-something-year-old woman is the character archetype that is seemingly everywhere in popular media currently, but Vitamin D at Soho Theatre…

Prophet Muhammad

7 Seerah Books to Read on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

By Selina Bakkar

As the blessed month of Rabi’ al-Awwal begins, we turned to social media for recommendations on books and resources about the life of the Prophet…

Urgent Femicide Pandemic: Women Unsafe Worldwide, from India to the UK

By Amaliah Team

The recent rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, India has shocked the public of India and sparked nationwide…

Agony Aunt: Convincing an Elderly Parent to Be a More Practicing Muslim

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…

Bending it Like Beckham: The Impact of Grassroots Football on Muslim Women

By Iman Mohamed

“It’s booked. Be on the pitch for 6.50pm.” In the middle of life, I open this WhatsApp beaming at the chance to play on a…

Repetition Of History and Powerful Community Resistances Through Time

By Amaliah Team

In moments of disheartenment and fear, particularly in the wake of the ongoing violence and race riots across the UK, it is deeply important to…

In Conversation with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan: Writer of Peanut Butter & Blueberries

By Furvah Shah

Peanut butter and Blueberries may sound like an odd flavour combination to put inside a sandwich. But in writer, poet and educator Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s stunning…