A short letter To All the Boys I Did Not Marry
Dear Boys, To the health professional who decided that a fifteen-minute conversation was enough to determine my suitability to be his wife. I am…
revelations of abusive behaviour towards women highlights how deeply embedded misogyny is structurally, in all communities.
On June 26th, British comedian Tez Ilyas’ admission on Twitter about his “unacceptable” behaviour towards women for his “own personal gratification”, came as a surprise…
Sexual violence is a spiritual issue — an open letter to Faith community leaders.
Trigger Warning: This article is of a sensitive nature and looks at sexual violence against women and men Dear Faith Community Leader, Sexual violence is…
Two Sense Podcast; The limiting nature of labels and when you need to ditch them
How many have you taken the Myers Briggs test and clung to friends and careers through those 4 initials ascribed to you? We navigate life…
Don’t write off your year, come and reset & reflect at our Amaliah event!
We recently spoke about how cancel culture got us writing off 2020, now its been unexpected, difficult for some, and different for many if not…
Advice on sex and intimacy for Muslim women: Sexiness and Self Worth, Sex Games, Talking Dirty + Having a sex life While living with your in-laws
We love producing our podcasts and take pride in the listening experience we’re able to provide for the Amaliah community and beyond, but we want…
Advice on sex and intimacy for Muslim women: Oral Sex, Multiple Orgasms, Consent + Tasting Good
We love producing our podcasts and take pride in the listening experience we’re able to provide for the Amaliah community and beyond, but we want…
Advice on sex and intimacy for Muslim women: Orgasms, Masturbation, Wedding Night Myths + Hacking Ghusl
We love producing our podcasts and take pride in the listening experience we’re able to provide for the Amaliah community and beyond, but we want…
Advice on sex and intimacy for Muslim women: High Sex Drives, Cultural Expectations, and Submissive Sex
We love producing our podcasts and take pride in the listening experience we’re able to provide for the Amaliah community and beyond, but we…
The Three Most Romantic Words in my marriage are not “I love you”
The first time I heard these three words was as a newlywed. We were meant to be stepping out for a small gathering in our…
The Undeviated Purpose of the Muslim Women Writer Today: Are they getting the attention they deserve?
A great story can awaken tremors in a reader, earmarked just for that occasion. A relatable tale told well, can change a person’s entire point…
Diary of working on the front line: “It’s easy to lose track of time in there, with the lack of clocks and windows.”
Trigger Warning-Important: This article is written about life working at the frontline of the NHS. It describes some aspects of treatment for Covid-19 which may…
The Pearls of Islam album has love as its foundation
Image:@Pearlsofislam The successful duo Sakina & Rabiah, otherwise known as Pearls of Islam released their album #loveismyfoundation in 2019 and Subhan Allah what a beautiful…
Two Sense Podcast; Why are Muslim women opting for non-muslim relationships?
Why are Muslim women opting for non-muslim relationships? It’s too broad of a question to answer in a nutshell, but it’s definitely one that we…
4 Last minute Eid gifts you can make, forage or find
This year I’ve again not planned to buy my Eid gifts, I wanted to avoid one of the major last minute ordering websites that…
Hajj 2020: A Hajj like no other for the select few invited by Allah
Hajj 2020, small, scaled back and limited numbers, all diametrically opposite the descriptions and scenes we’ve witnessed year upon year. It’s very much a unique…
WFH Podcast; The most important journey you’ll ever have to take…
Do you know what your favourite colour is? Maybe you don’t have one, or maybe it changes all the time…but why would that be important…
Beyond The Hajj – A Journey Back To Ourselves and God
Last year, shortly before the beginning of the Hajj, the grand pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah which a Muslim who is healthy and financially able…
Umrah Reflections: Allah already knew what I had come for
I wanted to keep a day to day diary, noting down my umrah reflections / feelings / thoughts. As soon as my parents and I…
WFH Podcast; Can’t keep a morning routine? It could be because of your Infradian rhythm
How often have you head the term, ‘body clock’? When you have, it is more than likely it’s referring to something called your circadian rhythm,…
Book Review: Centring Black Narrative- Black Muslim Nobles Among the Early Pious Muslims
Black Muslim Nobles Among the Early Pious Muslims was written by Dawud Walid an African American imam and Ahmed Mubarak an Islamic educator. The aim of this…
Archiving: Why the Black Muslim Heritage Project is Necessary for our Legacy
I have been given the gift of time travel when I close my eyes and focus hard enough, I get transported back to a time…
How we produced an award winning podcast at Amaliah
Yes, this is one of those posts where I subtly remind you that we produce an award-winning podcast and hope you can also benefit from…
Two Sense Podcast; Why you may have been reading books all wrong
If you’ve ever felt under the pressure of trawling through 100 books a year in order to feel like you have some measure of intellect…
Shamima Begum: Islamophobia’s frankenstein. Victim, agent and a case study on why we will never belong
The case of Shamima Begum has had an almost visceral effect on many Muslim women hailing from the UK. Not least because it remains the…
Dismantling the legacy of Winston Churchill: Bengal Famine of 1943
The defacement of Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square has sent shockwaves through the British political and social sphere alike. Outrage being the most…
WFH Podcast; How can tapping into your feminine energy change your life?
When you hear the term ‘feminine energy’, what do you think about? Do you think about beauty routines? Certain mannerisms? How about specific interests or…
Reflections of a teenager during the pandemic
“Those who remember Allah (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens…
TWO SENSE Q+ A Podcast; What would you say to your pre-corona self?
*Trigger Warning* Some readers may find content in this article related to the covid-19 pandemic distressing. What would you say to the version of yourself that…
Want your own two sense? Here’s your opportunity to ask us what you need on the Amaliah Podcast
Hey everyone, Salaam! We love hearing your thoughts about the topics we talk about on our two sense episodes, so we’ve decided to try…
Beyond food aid-Political change is the route to sustainable change in Yemen
This article was written in response to the Amaliah Newsletter Writing prompt that will drop every Friday. Sign up to receive writing prompts and tips…
Series: Spaces for Women of Colour, Created by Women of Colour – Part I: Dr Azeezat Johnson
Coming to university and noticing the lack of spaces for women on campus has made me increasingly aware of the structural inequalities that both excludes…
Lights On is in the Running for this year’s RODE competition and we need your help!
Hey, Salaam everyone! We need a little bit of your help 🙏 We’ve released a short trailer of one of our favourite and much-loved ‘Lights…
Two Sense Podcast; Millennial plant killers, speaking out in the workplace + IG solidarity
Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense series, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara, hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to…
Why I’m no longer engaging with Devil’s Advocates In the case of the anti-racism debate
In the often long-overdue debates that have been sparked by the momentum of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests, most people seem ardent supporters of the…
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…
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