20 recommended reads from 2019 to take into 2020
As some of us scramble to the beat of “new year, new me” I like to take things at my pace as always and look back…
It’s Okay to Not Live an Insta-perfect Life
Sometimes I turn to my husband and ask, ‘how are you?’ His answer is often always the same, he is doing well, praise be to…
What I will remember about Kashmir…
It will be a love story. A late morning walk when the sky was pearls and drifting puffs of white, and the grass a rush…
To Tone or Not To Tone? A Must Have Skin-Care Step
Toning gets a lot of slack, mainly because it’s not easy to hone down how effective it really is when it’s thrown in with a…
HOME: The play about a first generation Somali family in London
” Side eYe productions’ play portrays Somali women in their most authentic state. “ Presented at Broadway in Barking town hall which is a venue…
The Evolving Art of Forgiveness: Why there is strength in forgiveness
I recently had a row with someone close to me. The kind of row where, if I were to have an out-of-body experience and look…
Bee like a Bee: Products for the season
There are over a few hundred types of bees in the UK and they are all crucial in maintaining the balance of the Earth’s ecosystem.…
Will You Answer the Call? A Review of the Novel Bird Summons by Leila Aboulela
“Realise the goodness you have and not only hold on to it, but do all that you can to make it better.“ I hope no…
The Amaliah Podcast is now Award Winning!
Alhamdulilah, we have just won Grassroots Production of the year at the Audio Production Awards 2019. Nafisa & Sara attended the award ceremony at Southbank…
Rosehip seed facial oil recipe in time for winter
*Note:Do a test patch first to ensure that your skin does not have a reaction to the oil! The skin The skin is the largest…
Are we celebrating the many women of our community adequately?
At this time of year as more young Muslim women have graduated from university and set foot onto the path towards employment and career choices,…
Beautiful skin made easy with these DIY fixes
DIY skincare has long been a beloved pitstop on the journey to good skin for many. In the weeks of the year (usually in January)…
This Muslim man is using dating apps to get Muslim women to register to vote
As the general election approaches on the 12th December, many have been encouraging the masses to register to vote, from highlighting all the different people…
Mosques are setting up voter registration drives to increase the #MuslimVote
As the 2019 general elections loom closer Mosques in the UK have been holding voter registrations drives with the help of the Muslim Council of Britain. The…
The Hampstead Kitchen Recipes: Aubergine, Chickpea & Chargrilled Halloumi Stew
Welcome to our new series with Saima Khan at The Hampstead Kitchen. Saima has cooked for the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and The…
5 Autumn & Winter Walks in London
When you live in the grey city sometimes connecting with nature helps your soul, there’s more to London than meets the eye! As Autumn hits…
Your Sex Q’s Answered on Episode 2 of Lights On, With Angelica Lindsey-Ali
Sex, intimacy and female pleasure within the context of Islam. These aren’t all too often talked about subjects within the muslim community. So we’ve brought…
What is Mawlid and How Did Muslims Celebrate It Across the world?
For anyone who doesn’t know, Mawlid or Mawlid al-nabi al-Sharif which literally translates to the “birth of the prophet” is an annual celebration of the birthday…
4 Organisations that can help if you’ve been a victim of Islamophobia
What is Islamophobia? “An exaggerated, irrational fear, hatred and hostility towards Islam and Muslims perpetuated by negative stereotypes resulting in bias, discrimination and marginalisation of…
Zulfat Suara promises to be an advocate and a voice for the disenfranchised and dispossessed
Over the weekend, Zulfat Suara became the first Muslim to join the Metro Nashville Council, Zulfa of Nigerian heritage is an accountant by profession and currently…
Vitamin K is the secret to combating Winter Skin Blues…
We’ve been talking a lot about getting your glow on here at Amaliah, and while it’s definitely doable to achieve glowing skin at any time…
5 Reasons Boris’s language is dangerous & divisive
As Boris launches his leadership campaign many begin to look back at the comments he has made about and against Muslim women, Black men and…
The Hampstead Kitchen Recipes: Za’atar & Rose Baby Chicken
Welcome to our new series with Saima Khan at The Hampstead Kitchen. Saima has cooked for the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and The…
Muslim Twitter reacts to Apple TV’s latest show #HalaMovie
This week Apple TV tweeted the trailer to it’s new Apple Original film Hala, a coming of age story of a young Muslim girl. Hala…
Jade Rollers for your skin – myth or legend?
At Amaliah Glo’, we’re trying our best to bust myths and get you the glowing skin you deserve, and so if you haven’t checked out…
Vogue accused of glamourising the work of Counter Terrorism workers
A recent article published by British Vogue was called out for glamourising the work of those working in counter terrorism, the article titled “The Women…
Who does Islamic finance benefit in todays society? The capitalists?
Islamic economy has less to do with halal and haram; it is more about community and responsibility. Capitalism: Risk and Hedges The Islamic finance system,…
What is seed cycling and how can it help your hormone health?
Nature has given us a series of small but mighty seeds that can help promote hormonal balance. Organic, raw pumpkin, flax, sesame and sunflower seeds…
Conquer your clogged pores with this exfoliation routine
One of the most common recommendation requests I get from friends are products that will make your skin brighter, more even and ‘less bumpy’. These…
Dear Boris Johnson…Signed, A Veiled Muslim Woman.
Dear Boris Johnson, I, a Muslim woman, watched the paltry defence of your puerile and vile comments regarding veiled Muslims to Beth Rigby, with the…
Ohio High School Athletic Association rules their actions “wrong” in disqualification of a runner wearing hijab
View this post on Instagram Noor AbuKaram (a cross country athlete) was disqualified from running by the Ohio High School Atheletic Association for wearing a…
EVENT Amaliah × Waterstones: How to get your book published
We’ve seen the revolution of Muslim women getting published and we want to help get more stories out there. We’ve teamed up with Waterstones,…
The Hampstead Kitchen Recipes: Booraniyeh Esfenaj
Welcome to our new series with Saima Khan at The Hampstead Kitchen. Saima has cooked for the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and The…
5 lessons from the story of Hijra that help me towards ‘home’
When the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) introduced Islam to Mecca, his city of origin, he faced an unprecedented wave of backlash. Both he and…
6 things that have helped me raise my young Muslim girls in the West
As a mum of three passionate and fiery girls, it didn’t take long for me to start questioning, how I would raise them to be…
Do you really need an eye cream in your 20s? Here’s what to do instead…
A friend recently reached out to me asking me about whether she should purchase a cult eye-cream that’s been on the circuit since my youtube…
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