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…
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…
Thinking straight: 3 Ways to navigate information overload
It was in the middle of a bookshop furrowed in the heart of Chelsea, one sunny afternoon, I remember feeling frazzled after a job interview…
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…
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