A list of UK Mosques open for Eid Salah for Muslim Women
This list has been compiled by My Mosque Story and Muslimah App. This list was last updated at 11:50 on 12th May 2021. Eid is…
They reminded me to remind you of it’s beauty-Reflections on the Al-Aqsa
Originally published in 2019 Many of us may not be aware that Masjid al Aqsa is the third holiest site for Muslims after Masjid al-Haram…
Healing through prayer and patience
“ The only darkness we should allow into our lives is the night, and even then we have the moon.” – Warsan Shire Learning to be…
Classic Eid crafts to make or print from @Sweet Fajr
Source: Sweetfajr Every year there’s always something new in the crafts and printables space online and we love it, we will be sharing them through Ramadan…
Mosque tour series: Old Kent road run by the Nigerian community
Originally written in 2018 Whilst most mosques I’ve been to do not have a woman’s section we embarked on a journey in Ramadan to visit…
Reflecting enables us to acknowledge and honour what we’ve been through
The past two years have forced many of us to overdo reflection as many of us spend more time at home. Taking time to pause…
A list of over 100 UK Mosques open for Taraweeh this Ramadan for Muslim Women
This list has been compiled by My Mosque Story who encourage you to visit the website of the mosque or give them a call prior to…
Black Women & Online Dating: An Unmatch Made in Heaven?
Even before quarantine began, Muslims flocked to Halal dating apps to look for a spouse. I’ve heard from many friends and friends of friends who…
Why Copenhagen Should be at the Top of Your Travel List
I know what you’re thinking: a travel recommendation in the middle of a pandemic, has she been living under a rock? But hear me out.…
The importance of documenting Muslim women in history and now: Honouring the Leadership Legacy of Queen Amina of Zaria
Recent developments concerning the unearthing of women figures in Muslim history have shown the importance of documenting the histories of Muslim women of the past…
How We can amplify our duas by learning Allah’s names
“And Allah’s names are the best names, so call on Him and leave those who violate the sanctity of His Names. They shall be recompensed…
How to talk to your kids about not watching the new Mulan movie
Article originally published here …Or How To Unpack The Experience If You’ve Already Seen It. It’s not the way you expected it to go. After…
Loving yourself is loving Allah, why self care is an ibadah
“So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?” (55:38). Your heart and corporeal self, are among the myriad of Allah’s favors…
How to pray Tahajjud and the benefits of this beautiful prayer
The importance of Tahajjud is reiterated in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his companions and their successors. To pray while…
How to make noodles and ravioli from scratch without a pasta maker or pasta flour
Making noodles and pasta from scratch is probably one of the ultimate love of labour recipes you can do, between the hours of resting, intense…
Short reflection: The Importance of Sincere Intentions
Imagine spending a month on a piece of coursework you wanted to get a distinction in only to get zero. Picture the pain and the…
30 Deeds for 30 Days of Ramadan and beyond
This article is sponsored by Islamic Relief UK, find out more about their work. One of the most beneficial aspects of Ramadan is being able…
What can we do this Ramadan for loved ones we have lost?
What can we do for our loved ones that have passed away? This is one of the first questions we ask ourselves in moments of…
The ultimate booklist for every Muslim ‘book collector’ and book reader – 96 Books to read
So, I spent yet another weekend rearranging my books for the umpteenth time, during the London lockdown*. Looking through my collection prompted me to think…
Conscious about consumption? Here’s how to have a waste free Ramadan and life
If Al Khaliq, The Creator, has created all of this world and the life upon it, shouldn’t we strive to protect it? By trying to…
10 Ways To Get Yourself and Your Home Ready for Ramadan
Ramadan is almost upon us! To welcome this blessed month, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 suggestions for items and gift ideas…
How Praying Tahajjud is a Form of Self-Love
Allah descends at sunset on that night to the lowest heaven and says, ‘Is there no one who will ask Me for forgiveness, that I…
Book Review – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was his name at the time of his death; Malcolm Little at birth; Detroit Red as a street hustler; and Malcolm X…
The Invisible Muslim: Journeys Through Whiteness and Islam
Medina Tenour Whiteman stands at the margins of whiteness and Islam. An Anglo-American born to Sufi converts, she feels perennially out of place—not fully at…
7 Recommended Gardening & Horticulture reads
I love learning about our innate connection to nature, how we can benefit from it physically, mentally, and spiritually, and the power it holds to…
The Lantern Initiative was born out of a new mother’s isolation…
With cuts to mental heath services across the UK, community organisations have rushed to support those being failed by the system, The Lantern Initiative is…
Mother’s Day: An Open Letter to All The Daughters without their mothers
Mother’s Day. You’ll see cards in the supermarkets, receive e-mail vouchers for gifts, and find your social media filled with photographs and messages. As much…
Amaliah’s 9 point Guide to Getting Through another Covid-19 Ramadan
This article is sponsored by Islamic Relief UK, find out more about their work here* The second Ramadan in the era of Covid-19 is approaching.…
The Inquisition’s False Victory: Reflections on Andalusia and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
To walk the winding streets of Cordoba is to witness the beautiful intricacies of contradiction. This clash is none the more evident than the city’s…
Ramadan Advent calendars bring me joy!
The month before Ramadan means that lot’s of Instagram and Pinterest pages start showering us with beautiful ideas for Ramadan decorations. One of the key…
Spiritual Reflections from Self-Isolation: In being alone we realise how we are never really alone at all
Without a doubt every single person in the UK is aware of the situation that is currently unfolding; the fears surrounding intensive care beds, the…
10 Instagram accounts inspiring us to Quran Journal
Quran Journalling seems to be popping up a lot more on Instagram, with many of us combining our creativity with Quran study it cannot be…
‘What Do You Think of When You Hear Syria?’ – Marking 10 Years Since the War in Syria
What do you think of when you hear ‘Syria’? It’s likely that you conjure up images of destruction, war and rubble. This is the image…
Ramadan away from loved ones as an international student
Note: If you find your mental health in a place where you are unable to cope, please search for mental health services being offered in…
For the Immune system: How to make bone broth and what’s the hype about?
With the popularity of the Palaeolithic diet which purports the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, bone broth has made a great comeback, strutting its incredible…
Why We Need to Stop Justifying Islam Through Secular Paradigms
Toni Morrison famously cites racism’s greatest achievement as distraction. Like the resonating tones of a standing bell, this quote only appears to reverberate within my…
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