Here Are 53 Questions to Ask Your Potential Spouse
Thinking about the process of getting married can be daunting sometimes, there seems like there’s so much to be understood and navigated. How do you…
The Myth of Beauty Standards: From Thigh Gaps to Thicc Thighs
We have firmly entered the age of pastel pink empowerment posters, the feminism infographics and pop art-style books packed with easily digestible academic language for…
Amaliah Book Club: What We’re Reading This August
From tales of belonging and coming-off-age stories, to guides on growing up as a Black woman and how to navigate life and work under capitalism,…
11 of The Best SPFs For All Skin Tones
Rule number one of good skincare: SPF. Far from the most glamorous skincare step nonetheless one of the most vital steps. A step, we all…
Our history in words: An interview with my mum about her life in Somalia
[For transparency, the interview was conducted in Somali and later translated to English. In some instances I have paraphrased in order to provide clarification.] As…
ECHOES: An exploration on memory, language and family archives
“Himmat rakho” (have courage): this was the affirmative statement that my beloved Baaji (grandfather) would say whenever we would speak in times of difficulty. Sometimes…
9 Book Recommendations for South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month, which runs from 18th July to 17th August every year, is an event dedicated to commemorating, marking and celebrating South Asian…
35 Books on Home Education recommended by the Amaliah parents
Whether you are a seasoned homeschooler or post pandemic we know that a good book can really make all the difference to a home education…
10 Epic Eid-Ul-Adha show stopper bakes
Every year my aim is to top last years Eid list of Eid desserts and this year is no different. I have curated the pretty,…
8 Duas to make for Your Children
The parent-child relationship is held in such high esteem that it is mentioned over and over throughout the Quran. Allah tells us that none of…
Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Last sermon
Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) last sermon, otherwise known as the Khutbatul Wadaa (the Farewell Sermon), was delivered on Friday the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah at Mount…
From Bosnia to Palestine: Who’s killing us?
Ramadan 2021 was surreal in many ways. Witnessing the second Nakba and the desecration of masjid al Aqsa, the third holiest site for Muslims, whilst…
How Hajj Taught Me to Love Myself
Dear Reader, Alhamdulillah, I made Hajj with my brother and mother in 2007. We had so many obstacles that I didn’t believe that we’d complete…
“Mum, Why Are There No Female Prophets?” – Princesses of Paradise & Strong Female Leaders in Islam
Name two Prophets who didn’t have a father? Hmmm….prophet Adam? Yes awesome! “… aaaaandddd…. I forgot…his name …” Prophet Adam had neither mother not father…
Hajj over the years from 1400 to 2020
The Hajj as I have known it as an observer has changed due to the Pandemic which has meant restrictions such as social distancing have…
The Lessons From Hajj That Changed My Life
Hajj is a life-changing experience in the life of a Muslim. It is a pillar of Islam, meaning it is one of a Muslim’s…
Hustles + Hobbies: The Art of Cake Design with Chaimaa Creates
At Amaliah, we’ve started a series talking to women who are championing the art of hobbies. We’ve spoken to Esra Alhamal about the art of…
Raising muslim children in the age of secular liberalism
There are certain landmarks in the landscape of your existence, that change the course of it irreversibly. My hajj experience stands out as singularly the…
Through divorce, I am a Work of Kintsugi-“Once broken, forever healed”
Divorce is often an excruciatingly painful experience for many women, especially those who find themselves on the receiving end of that momentous decision. Once upon…
Taking Oral Contraception? Here’s what you need to know from a nutritional perspective
Disclaimer: This information does not constitute and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. Consult your doctor or healthcare provider for advice…
On Palestine: 10 Fiction and Non-Fiction Book Recommendations
Bookstagrammer Yara Yaghi has curated a list of books on Palestine which are both in Arabic and English. We have shared a few of the…
A 16 Point Guide On How To Get Paid Your Worth As A Person Of Color
*by large companies. Last week, actresses Gabrielle Union and Gina Rodriguez came together to speak about how as women of color they were consistently…
24 Questions to ask your potential spouse about finances and money management
We already have our list of 53 questions to ask your potential spouse. We thought it was time to get into the particulars, in this edition…
#SaveBrickLane from social cleansing
Brick Lane. The very name of this lane conjures images of curry houses, beigel shops and the famous Brick Lane Mosque. At the south end…
5 Steps to Becoming More Financially Responsible
I’ve been a student (a pennywise student at that), I’ve lost money, I’ve gained money, invested money (wisely and some less so) and throughout it…
Our abuse of the earth is a reflection of our internal state
Asthma. Obesity. Cancer. Depression. Advances in industry and technology have manifested in the phenomenon we call ‘diseases of civilization’, and they go far deeper than…
Busra Kayikci: On finding her identity as a music composer
Büşra Kayıkçı is a composer and designer from Istanbul, Turkey. Busra took over our Instagram and invited us to understand her passion and career for…
On My Bookshelf: The 40 Rules of Love Book Review
Two parallel narratives, both enthralling stories of LOVE. One, a contemporary love story entwining man and woman. The other, an ancient tale of kinship between…
Hustles + Hobbies: Islamic Illumination with Esra Alhamal
At Amaliah, we’ve started a series talking to women who are championing the art of hobbies. We’ve spoken to Azeezat Adeola about mindfulness in knitting…
Shackled to Motherhood: On The Pressure to Have Children as a Muslim Woman
I don’t think I want to have kids. I’m waiting for the elusive switch to click. The maternal one, the one where you…
10 Things You Can Do To Show Solidarity with Palestine
With the situation in Palestine worsening every day, people on the ground have called for global action to show solidarity with Palestinians and to amplify…
My Journey with Infertility
As a doctor, I knew the statistics were on my side when it came to getting pregnant. I was 28, and in good health, with…
MFest 2021: The Muslim Cultural Festival of the Year Launching This Weekend
Anti-racism struggles, Young Adult literature, the future of cinema…if any of these topics sparked your interest, then we have the perfect event for you!…
The Uyghur Diaspora: “Anything we do to keep our culture alive is a form of resistance…”
Hana Manadath profiles four individuals fighting to keep Uyghur culture alive through food and fashion as well as those doing advocacy work to bring further…
Transcendence through Religion and Drugs: The Importance of Re-evaluating Intentions
Scrolling through your social media feed, it’s very likely that you will come across a number of posts by Muslim pages, groups and individuals encouraging…
What’s your outdoor Eid vibe like?
We love a good Eid inspo post here at Amaliah to get us in the mood for that Eid munch and let’s be honest, the…
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