Enjoy Fine Dining from your garden!
Private chef and caterer, Saima Khan of The Hampstead Kitchen has launched a new and fun way to dine with Social Bubbling. Renowned for her vibrant banquets and…
This Mosque based treatment centre helps Muslim addicts
The Zulu Islamic Treatment Institute is a Muslim focussed drug treatment centre which aims to rehabilitate drug addicts using a faith centred approach. Based at…
Our Faith & The Men Who Break It…
This piece has been republished with permission by Sana Saeed, it was originally published on Medium. Writers Disclaimer: I am not someone who experienced any abuse;…
Series: Spaces for Women of Colour, Created by Women of Colour – Part II: Hannah Idil
Continuing the series exploring spaces for Women of Colour, I spoke to the founder and former president of Queen Mary Student’s Union society Black Girl…
“The NHS Contact Tracing App poses risks to our fundamental freedoms”
2020 seems to have brought with it an avalanche of unexpected events and challenges. Ranging from international conflict and crises such as the Australian bushfires…
Are we killing our spirituality with overindulgence and consumption?
We are a walking product of our surroundings and what we fill ourselves with. A few years ago I found myself walking through the…
Are your plants dying? Here’s a guide on how to look after them
As the temperature begins to dip outside, the heaters come on inside, this can have a significant effect on the health of your houseplants. Additional sources…
The Black Lives Matter London Protest in 83 photos
Over this weekend thousands of people are taking to the streets around the UK and the world in a series of protests after the wake…
#JusticeForShukriAbdi Sign the petition which calls for an independent investigation
Please note this article has been continuously updated as we follow the case. We have reflected the most current update at the top of the…
‘Growing Up with gal-dem’ – the new podcast by gal-dem bringing you life inspiration
‘growing Up with gal-dem’ is the first podcast series from award-winning media company gal-dem – a publication committed to voicing the perspectives of young…
8 social justice organisations and protestor bail out funds to donate to
Whilst we know that change is a long term pursuit, there are immediate forms of actions like giving your support financially to organisations who are…
on capitalising on our identities
Leaving a footprint in the sands of time has always been a preoccupation, particularly for those of us who have at one point been occupied.…
Understanding the meaning of Salaam; Quranic Greetings to the Inhabitants of Jannah
The Salaam of a Lifetime; Quranic Greetings to the Inhabitants of Jannah Their greeting the Day they meet Him will be, “Peace.” And He has…
A thread: “So do you care as much about Black life as you do Black death?”
View this post on Instagram "So do you care as much about Black life as you do Black death?" - Thread by @cheeyennemarie A post…
Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu on why she wants to create a school for Black Muslim children and why our curriculum needs decolonising
Welcome to Amaliah’s ‘In Conversation With’ series! We invite Muslim women on social media from across industries and across the world to have some interesting conversations…
Suhoor Stories Round Up
As we round up Ramadan It’s been an eventful and very different Ramadan this year. Looking through some of the Suhoor Stories submitted, I thought…
Small Reminders – When a man expects his mum or wife to clean after him, he is sending a political message
It will come as no surprise to you that I, like many other women in the world, love a clean home but despise the act…
Why and how I improved my relationship with my ex husband-the father of my children
When divorce is decided and kids are involved it takes a little time post-divorce to realize that the relationship that just broke down still needs…
Brothers, Hear our voices. We mean no harm, an open letter.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I noticed a debate ensue on Muslim Twitter, and have read every one of your comments regarding the type of women…
Here’s Mufti Menk’s Chocolate Sponge Recipe
Know for his humorous and engaging delivery of Islamic knowledge, Mufti Menk is the gift that keeps on giving. He’s upped one on his Twitter…
Fajr has been trending on Twitter, here’s what you’re sharing
Ramadan 2020, May 1, 2020. We like to capture certain moments on Twitter to look back at in a few month’s time, so really this is…
Short read: How I use mind mapping to plan my duas for Ramadan
As part of my preparations for Ramadan this year, I decided to spend some time focusing on my dua, and defining what it is I…
Eid Sweet treats inspo 2020
With the sunny bank holiday ahead, some of us maybe will be keen to head to the park to relax, sunbathe or have a picnic,…
Easy Eid Bake with kids – Physical Distancing, Spiritually Connecting
While we won’t be having huge family gatherings as we continue social distancing, you can spread the love by dropping off biscuits to neighbours (of…
Eid Home Decoration Crafting Ideas – Physical Distancing, Spiritually Connecting
With Eid around the corner, many of us will be staying at home to do our part in helping to control the virus. Some of…
Mini Reminders: Rethinking the importance of What Zakat Can Look Like
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world are conscious of their faith, particularly how it relates to the world around them. Apart…
Justice and Ethics in a capitalistic world: How your spending affects the rich and poor of the world
Today, accumulated wealth sits in a small number of pockets around the world and the gap between the rich and the poor has widened. More…
Acknowledging Structural Anti-Shi’ism in Sunnī Dominant Spaces
Truthfully, it was not until rather recently that I really was able to understand the extent and prevalence of anti-Shia bias in the many spaces,…
Aya Hachem, the Muslim student who became the victim in a drive by shooting in Blackburn
This article has been further edited on the 20th of May to reflect recent tweets and information on the incident. We have also chosen tweets…
3 things to do on Eid – Physical distancing, spiritually connecting
It’s been a different Ramadan for us all this year, and hopefully a once in a lifetime moment. While the lockdown has brought a number…
Two Sense; Muslim Women + The Graveyard Dilemma, Greenhouse Houses + Youtube Islam
Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense series, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara, hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects…
Hazara Community Kabul, Afghanistan targeted- Shia Muslim mothers and newborns killed at maternity ward
In a senseless attack in Kabul, Afghanistan around three gunmen disguised as police attacked a maternity ward based in a predominantly Hazara community in a neighborhood…
Desserts for the novice and expert to try this Eid
A spot of baking? I can’t bear the thought but I’ve been summoned to bring dessert for the family Eid party! My pineapple idea has…
Episode 2 of Amaliah Nights in has just dropped on the Amaliah Podcast
Salaam everyone! Welcome to our brand new series on the Amaliah podcast! Throughout 2020 Amaliah will be hosting ‘Nights In’ events for our Amaliah community…
Digital Deeds – 9 Projects to donate to this Ramadan on LaunchGood
LaunchGood is filled with projects that are changing the world, from helping Muslims get an education to ensuring food and hygiene is delivered in areas…