7 Ways to Engage with the Quran if You Can’t Read or Understand Arabic
Ramadan is the most special month of the year filled with Allah ﷻ’s blessings, mercy and forgiveness. It is also special because it is the…
How to Survive Ramadan as a Single Parent
As we enter the blessed days of Ramadan, for many single parents like myself, this time can get overwhelming. Navigating this holy month with children…
The Ramadan Guide for Employers
Ramadan is fast approaching. We know that managing work and fasting can sometimes be challenging and that an accommodating work environment can make all the…
How to Get Flexible Working in Ramadan: Email Template
Ramadan is fast approaching and as we all know, working during Ramadan can be quite taxing. Flexible working is one of the best ways to…
The Give Over Toolkit: The Case Against Borders
Abolition is a tool which allows us to understand the violence of state control in relation to borders and global movement. Borders are the site…
What is the Significance of Dreams in Islam?
What comes to mind when someone mentions the unseen? Some of us might think of atoms and molecules, the very things that make up the…
The Truth About Postpartum: Unfiltered Stories About Early Motherhood
That first night after having a baby is a fever dream of otherworldly magic. Congratulatory phone calls ping-pong around you while you’re locked in an…
From Msakhan to Martyrs: 8 Palestinian Books You Need to Read from 2024
2024 was a monumental year in the history of Palestine and international human rights. It also marked an extraordinary milestone for the global recognition of…
Agony Aunt: How to Show Ihsan to Emotionally Neglectful Parents
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 “Islamification” of Rap, Hip-Hop and Grime Music
“The mandem celebrate Eid, the trap still runnin’ on Christmas Day.” These lyrics by Central Cee catapulted the London-based rapper to worldwide success after his…
How To Learn About Islam
Many people assume that the first commandment in Islam was our five times daily prayer. Certainly, it’s one of the most important requirements; even constituting…
How To Be A Good Friend: The Inconvenience Of Platonic Love
“I made a new friend!” I exclaimed excitedly after we got back from an iftar gathering at our local masjid last Ramadan. And no I…
Visiting Palestine: Our Collective Presence is Resistance
There appears to be a growing sentiment on social media against visiting Palestine in light of Israel’s ongoing genocidal onslaught in Gaza. This sentiment is…
Agony Aunt: How to Cope with Burnout on a Budget
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…
Muslim Mental Health: The Services and Organisations You can Contact
The topics of mental health and Islamic Psychology are spoken about now more than ever before. The stigma around mental health discussion is decreasing and…
How TikTok Killed My Creativity & How To Regain Your Creative Spark
For a huge portion of the last two years, I was in constant pursuit of creative inspiration. To channel this endeavour, I took it upon…
8 Muslim Women Tell Us How They Optimise Their Savings
I’m going to start this by saying I get it. No one wants to think about savings – or lack thereof – and I’m the…
Agony Aunt: Tired of being Single and Needing Companionship
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…
Move over Side Hustles, 2025 is About the Joy of Hobbies
A new year always feels like a fresh start and a time to try something new. The one thing we are sure of is that…
We Asked 25 Muslim Women Their 2025 Goals
Ah, it’s that time again. The year is winding down, you’ve sent ‘let’s pick it up in the new year’ more times than you can…
Agony Aunt: Managing Finances in a Multigenerational Household
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…
Spiritual Abuse in Muslim Communities: Recognition, Accountability, and Healing
Spiritual abuse in Muslim communities is a profoundly painful issue. It is defined as the misuse of religious authority or position to exploit, manipulate, or…
12 Best Cosy Movies to Watch During the Holidays
As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, there’s nothing quite like settling into your couch with a blanket and indulging in cosy…
Agony Aunt: How Much Should I Share During a Courtship
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 Power of Dua: 7 Muslim Women Share Heartwarming Stories of Fulfilled Prayers
Disclaimer: The names of the women mentioned in this article have been changed to protect their privacy. “Dua” in Arabic means to summon or to…
A Guide to Solo Travelling as a Muslim Woman
Travelling is more than movement; it is a shift in perspective, a chance to see beyond the familiar and immerse ourselves in the beauty and…
14 Wonderful Winter Holidays Activities Across the UK
As the days get colder and hours shorter, it can be hard to find activities to do with your friends and family during the holidays.…
Agony Aunt: How to Decline a Destination Wedding Invitation Due to Finances
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…
Your Ultimate Halal-Friendly Guide to Visiting Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is back for another year and promises to be an exciting day with activities and attractions for all ages. The event…
Four Muslim Makers Share the Magic of Their Art
Throughout human history, when a person, family, or community needed something, they would make it. Whether that was a garment to shield against the elements,…
Building a Legacy – In Conversation with Women in Architecture & Design
With a name meaning ‘Light of the World’, Nur Jahan was destined to make her mark on earth. Of Persian descent, hailing from humble beginnings…
GenZ and Nostalgia: What’s Fueling Their Love for the Past?
In an age of constant progress, I find myself retreating to the past. The world’s demands feel lighter when I’m watching old shows from the…
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Genocide
The coastal territory that was once filled with olive trees, orchards and beautiful sandy beaches, is now a dystopian abyss of military bases, mass graveyards,…
Agony Aunt: How to Cope With an Emotionally Unavailable Spouse
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…
Reclaiming Our Lost Heritage of Islamic Art
For centuries, the Islamic civilisation was a beacon of knowledge, where art, science, philosophy, and mathematics weren’t seen as separate pursuits but as interconnected dimensions…
The Ultimate Period Guide: Understanding Your Cycle and Health
Disclaimer: This guide is intended to provide general insights into menstrual health. If you experience any pain, irregularities, or prolonged bleeding, please consult your doctor…
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