Daughters of the Prophet (ﷺ): The Remarkable Life of Zainab (RA)

By Zainab bint Younus

It was narrated from Hajjaj: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If there was only one day left…

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…

How to Make Mosques Accessible for People with Disabilities

By Amanati

Our vision at Amanati is to see a fully inclusive community that provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of abilities. We have hope that our…

6 Ways Umrah Strengthened my Covenant with Allah (SWT)

By Alaa Badr

I was first introduced to the notion of al-’ahd, the covenant, a decade ago during a course on Quranic Translation. Our professor was a brilliant…

Agony Aunt: How to Navigate Spiritual Differences with My Husband

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 Islamic Calendar and the Month of Shawwal Explained

By Amaliah Team

When we’re running on western time, it’s easy to forget that we’re existing on a whole other timeline in the Islamic world. While many of…

Sunnah Acts of Eid-al-Fitr

By Amaliah Team

While Eid is a day of celebration and joy, it is also a day of worship and we can attain extra rewards by fulfilling the…

How to Pray Eid Salah

By Amaliah Team

Every year, Eid comes around and some of us might end up standing behind the Imam to pray and find ourselves in Ruku when everyone…

15 Exciting Eid events across the UK to Celebrate with Your Family and Friends

By Shaheena Uddin

Eid-al-Fitr is just around the corner! Whatever day you are celebrating, there are an array of activities and events happening across the UK that will…

Letters to Palestine

By Amaliah Team

It’s possible that when you think of Palestine, particularly Gaza, endless videos of violence and pain come to your mind. But it is also true…

Allah’s Names and How to Use Them in Duas

By Suad Kamardeen

Knowing Allah is a pathway towards loving Him and to know Him, we must begin by learning and using the names He has chosen to…

5 Budgeting Tips for Ramadan and Beyond

By Kudirat Olateju

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide, as we enjoy a time of dedication and intentional practice, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. It’s…

How to Survive Ramadan as a Single Parent

By Zuhur Jabir

As we enter the last ten days of Ramadan, for many single parents like myself, this time can get overwhelming. Navigating this holy month with…

How to Prepare for Laylatul Qadr

By Amaliah Team

The last ten nights of Ramadan are upon us and it is time to gear up for the final stretch. It is a time to…

Muslim Women’s Zakat Fund: A Call to Take Care of Muslim Women in the UK

By Amaliah Team

“What is the point of three million Muslims if Ayesha has to sleep on the streets?” asks the CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, Dr.…

How to Calculate Your Zakat

By Amaliah Team

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, a pressing question echoes amongst us all: What is Zakat and how do we accurately calculate it? Zakat…

A Guide on How to Perform Umrah

By Amaliah Team

After years of making heartfelt du’as, it has finally happened, you have been called by the One whom you have been calling upon. You are…

Agony Aunt: How to Deal With The Mid Ramadan Slump

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…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Dina & Bibi’s Samboosa! 

By Dina Macki

Ramadan is only ever complete with Samboosa, aka Samosas. At home, my grandmother, mother and I spend a month prepping loads of them – we…

A Guide to Ibadah During the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As we come into the last ten nights of Ramadan, many of us will be reflecting on how our Ramadan has gone so far, possibly…

Everything You Need to Know About Witr: What Is the Dua to Read in Witr? Is Witr Wajib or Sunnah?

By Amaliah Team

Allah encourages routine and consistent habits – from the obligatory five daily prayers to recommended Sunnah acts that build strength, character and discipline. One such…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Jenan & Mama’s Palestinian Asafeer!

By Jenan Ashi

Asafeer, or Atayef Asafiri, are a Ramadan classic throughout the Levant region. It is said that they originated from the Abbasid Caliphate when the Caliph’s…

How to Host a Panic-Proof Iftar

By Thahmina Haseen

The adhan is called to announce Maghrib, dusk descends and friends and family gather around your table adorned with candles and flowers. It’s a memory…

A Guide to Paying Zakat on Gold

By Amaliah Team

One of the most common concerns among Muslim women when it comes to paying Zakat is the question of Zakat on gold – what kind…

UK Mosques With Taraweeh Spaces for Women

By Amaliah Team

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported, The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who observes optional prayer (Taraweeh prayers) throughout Ramadan, out…

How to Pray Taraweeh at Home

By Rumaysa

Taraweeh Explained Q: What is taraweeh? A: Taraweeh prayers are Sunnah prayers performed at night after Isha Salah during the month of Ramadan. These night…

How to Manage Your Time during Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your…

10 Things You Can Do While on Your Period This Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Just started your period with the onset of Ramadan? Or you’re due in the last 10 days maybe? There’s always a slight air of panic…

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10 Duas to Know for Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr

By Amaliah Team

If you are reading this article then alhamdulillah, you have been blessed with another Ramadan! Ramadan is the perfect time to reset spiritually, renew our…

10 Tips for Completing the Quran in Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Staying up to pray as the rest of the world sleeps, the suhoor spreads, and the anticipation of the Maghrib adhan – Ramadan is here,…

Dua For Fasting

By Amaliah Team

As we embrace the arrival of Ramadan this year, our hearts are filled with anticipation for a month of immense blessings, forgiveness, and spiritual growth,…

Agony Aunt: What Can I do if I Miss First Week of Fasting Due to Periods

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…

8 Books to Read in Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, we are all looking for ways to deepen our connection with Allah SWT and our understanding of the…

Podcasts to Listen to During Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As Ramadan approaches, many of us seek ways to enhance our spiritual journey during this blessed month. There is truly no better time for self…

Understanding Fidya and Kaffarah

By Amaliah Team

Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam and is one of the most important obligations upon us. To make up for fasts that cannot be…

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7 Ways to Engage with the Quran if You Can’t Read or Understand Arabic

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan will be here in less than a week. The most special month of the year filled with Allah SWT’s blessings, mercy and forgiveness. It…