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,…
Agony Aunt: I Want to Live the Slow Life
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…
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
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…
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: Struggling Living with Parents to Save Money
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…
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