Warriors in Spirit and Action: Women of the Early Islamic Battles

By Majidah Chowdhury

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

By Rida Ali

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

By Amreen Pathan

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

By The Rogue Muslim

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?

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…

Reviving the Spirit of Karbala: Upholding Muslim Identity through Activism & Resistance

By Afreen Zehra

“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

By The Rogue Muslim

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

By Amaliah Team

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?

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…

Finding Faith: How the Genocide led Muslim Women to Wear the Hijab

By Maria Al Coptia

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

By Hafsa Mustafa

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

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…

Duas for the Day of Arafah

By Amaliah Team

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

By Amaliah Team

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

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 Rising Cost of Hajj from 2005 to 2025: From Pilgrimage to Privilege

By Amaliah Team

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

By Naz KM

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

By Layyane Younes

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

By Furvah Shah

“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

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…

Breaking the Ties of Overconsumption

By Ameena Babirye

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

By Amaliah Team

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

By Maria Al Coptia

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?

By Maria Al Coptia

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

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…

Braiding Faith: Weaving Together Islam and Indigenous Identity

By Maryam Deena

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

By Afia Ahmed Chaudhry

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

By Furvah Shah

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

By Adama Juldeh Munu

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

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…

Comedian Fathiya Saleh on Jokes, Trolls and Tying her Camel

By Furvah Shah

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

By The Lantern Initiative

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

By Maryam Akram

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

By Furvah Shah

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

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…

How to Beat the Post-Ramadan Blues

By Amaliah Team

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…