Hijaab is only acceptable when co-opted by a very western notion of femininity
This article was published in 2018 by Amaliah “Representation matters” is the maxim of our time, but what does this mean for veiled Muslim women…
Book Review: ‘Rekiya and Z’ by Muti’ah Badruddeen
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Al-Aqsa and Its signs: my reflections and remembrance
Planning this trip to Palestine had been an ongoing process since I had begun whilst studying the conflict. Little did I know that the trip…
The Truman Show: A short Letter To A Distracted Traveller
What is happening behind the shroud of matter? If you have watched the film The Truman Show you will have observed that all the actors…
A look at ‘Motherless Daughters’ by Hope Edelman and a candid reflection of losing my mother
Six months after my mother’s passing, I was sitting on the steps of the student centre with a friend whose mother had cancer. We talked…
How I went from only praying fajr to praying five times a day
Fajr. This Salah was the shortest one and the one that seemed the easiest to pray: two Rakahs, two Surat-Al Fatihas, two of any other…
The fight against fake news – 6 tips to follow
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Why Labelling Muslim Women as “Modern” is a sign of our colonial hangover
Muslim, Feminist, Woman. Modern, Open-Minded, Liberal. Conservative, Backward, Oppressed. In a world that’s as fast-paced as ours, I’ve noticed we love labels. Labels allow us…
Lessons from Prophet Adam (AS) Fasting from the World
I wanted to write something on fasting and this beautiful holy month we find ourselves in but I couldn’t help but urgently wish to -rather…
Two Sense Podcast; It’s okay to see your friends once a year
So many of us have had the opportunity to reflect on our relationships during the lockdown period of 2020, as the question of visiting each…
Linking domestic abuse to “extremism” will silence vulnerable women and girls – it’s time we speak up
Working on PREVENT for over a decade has shown us that you cannot mix policing with social work. The policy has to go – so…
Mourning lost relationships – realising and reconciling myself with the emotional ramifications
Towards the end of lockdown, I decided to take advantage of my state-permitted time outside and go on a walk every day – I desperately…
100 Black British Muslims step forward to share experiences of anti-black racism in and out the muslim community in a report by Black Muslim forum
“During Ramadhan my local mosque would usually tell me to pray at the back with other fellow Black Muslims”– Anti-Black racism in the UK ummah…
The Christchurch attack makes me realise: We Need to teach EVERYONE where they come from
Hearing the tragic news about the 50 people murdered in Christchurch, I decided to look into the callous killer who documented his murder rampage on…
How the Turban Hijab Became a Symbol of the Modern Muslim Woman
From a once hidden and repressed vessel of the Orient supposedly waiting to be explored and discovered, to adorning covers of Vogue and defying…
Amaliah presents: Beauty Monologues – in partnership with Dove × Refinery29
How do you see yourself? Have you ever felt beautiful? This article is in partnership with Dove x Refinery29 find out more about their work…
6 ways to look after your mental health when you’re working from home
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Mental Health Awareness: 14 pieces you might have missed
It is mental health awareness week from the 14th to the 20th May, an incredibly important date in our calendar, at Amaliah, as raising awareness…
14 Resources and Initiatives on Black Muslim History- From the UK to USA
Imagery Source This article is currently being edited by our team and will reflect more resources. Please feel free to email us if you’d like…
5 Ways everyone can advocate for mental health awareness
All Voices Count in the Muslim Mental Health Movement “Your lived experience is needed.” https://twitter.com/sbennettforshaw/status/801217028937945088 This is part of a quote tweeted by the Depression…
The Brown Hijabi’s resource guide for understanding White Supremacy & Disinvesting from anti-blackness for South Asians and Non-Black POC
As the term “People of Colour” has become more embedded in everyday vocabulary over the years, moments like now show us that there must be…
The Whitewashing of Empire and History Within British Schools
For centuries, British schools have taught children about the glories of Empire, inevitably shaping how generations have grown up to perceive it, the countries it…
On being Somali: Not Black enough, not Muslim enough
Being a Somali woman in the West is not easy. From trying to explain to the black guy you’ve been sitting next to in class…
Two Sense Podcast; How To Think Like A White Man
Salaam everyone! On this week’s episode of Two Sense on the Amaliah Podcast, Nafisa flags up Nels Abbey’s book ‘Think Like A White Man’ as…
“From here but also… from there too.”: The Conundrum of the Self in writing
The best books have always been invoked from varied life experience and a writer’s unique frame of mind. Writers born in the west, often fittingly…
Founder of UpEffect Sheeza Shah: Battling Poverty, Crowdfunding & Conscious Consuming
Sheeza Shah is the Founder and CEO of UpEffect, a crowdfunding and support platform for companies improving the planet and human lives. UpEffect. “At…
Zero Waste September: Top tips to do a little better in recycling
It is Zero Waste Week this week! Taking place from 3-7th September. Zero Waste Week is a grassroots campaign, working toward raising awareness of the environmental…
Missing in plain sight: Who are the Afro-Arabs and where are they in the world?
Following the rise of #BlackLivesMatter protests around the world, many non-Black POC with dark skins are questioning the validity of these protests in their communities…
WFH Podcast; Living through a pandemic and an era of social media, when will we know the real world again?
Do you know how deep the iceberg goes?… We’re 6 months into a pandemic, people have been confined to their homes and only in…
It’s hard being single, but I’ve learned, it’s harder neglecting the potential we hold within ourselves
It could be argued that Women are complicated creatures who intrigue the minds of every single person they meet. Their parents, teachers, students, colleagues, friends…
My Mosque Story records experiences of Muslim women at the mosque
I remember being at a mosque whilst a protest took place and leaving feeling disheartened. In a space where the remembrance of God should have…
Ever Considered writing your own nikah contract? How about a prenup?
Nearly two years ago, my sister and I sat across from her divorce lawyer. It was our first time hiring a lawyer and I had…
Small Talk With Dr. Azeezat Johnson: How Do We Resist And Exist Within White Power Structures?
“There is no conversation about Islamophobia in today’s society without thinking about wider structures of anti-blackness, and how Islamophobia has been built from those…caring for…
Small Talk With Suhaiymah M. Khan: The Dehumanisation of Muslims and Why Islamophobia isn’t a Phobia
“So we would think that being British is perhaps a citizenship – an identity, that perhaps if you have a passport then you are British…but…
A Two Sense Podcast *special* : “and we made you in pairs” ; Marriage In The Muslim Community
Marriage in the Muslim community. We know, it’s a loaded term these days. If you’re a regular listener of our fortnightly Two Sense podcast series, in…
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