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…
Agony Aunt: How Do I Tell a Potential Spouse That I am Infertile?
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 Faith: How the Genocide led Muslim Women to Wear the Hijab
The genocide in Gaza has profoundly shaped how many of us see the world. For some, it’s triggered a crisis of faith in liberal democracies…
Bringing Back Communal Postpartum Care In A Capitalist World
In the quiet hours of breastfeeding my third child, I reflected on how different this postpartum experience felt, not just from my first, but from…
Agony Aunt: How to Manage Role Reversal with Parents as Eldest Daughter
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…
Duas for the Day of Arafah
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Hajj is Arafah.” (Tirmidhi) The day of Arafah, held on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is the most blessed day of…
Eid Moon Wars and What it Tells Us About the Impact of Colonisation, Migration and Authority
Every year, just before Ramadan and Eid, the moon debates roll around like clockwork: Has the moon been sighted? Which day is Eid? Who gets…
Agony Aunt: I am in a Relationship with a Non-Muslim Man
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 Rising Cost of Hajj from 2005 to 2025: From Pilgrimage to Privilege
As Hajj approaches this year and the chants of Labbaik fill the air, many fortunate Muslims among us will be turning their attention to the…
Lessons That Grief Taught Me
Earlier this year, I experienced one of the most life-altering events of my entire life: the unexpected loss of my beloved father. Navigating the new,…
Swiping for a Soulmate? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Downloading a Dating App
Another Valentine’s Day has passed, and Prince Charming hasn’t knocked on the door. The wedding season is beginning, and Aladdin’s carpet hasn’t appeared at the…
In Conversation With Safia Latif: Islam and Magical Realism
“Society must accept some things as real, but the artist must always know that the visible reality hides a deeper one, and that all our…
Agony Aunt: How to Establish Boundaries With My Mother
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…
Breaking the Ties of Overconsumption
There I was at 3 am, dragging myself out of bed for tahajjud. Tears streamed down my face as I raised my hands to the…
5 Galleries and Museums to Visit This Summer With Your National Art Pass
We all know summer in this part of the hemisphere is a fleeting delight; it arrives fashionably late, sometimes leaves early, and always comes with…
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,…
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