#Knifefree Chicken boxes are being rolled out by the Home Office
This week the UK Home Office announced their latest attempt to tackle knife crime. The official Home Office Twitter account announced the release of 321,000 branded…
A 3 Step Skin Care Routine For The Win
When my circle starts speaking about skincare, I fight for a place to spew the fact that I spent a lot of the time I…
Social Justice begins in our kitchens: Tips on how to reduce food waste
Food waste is an undeniably huge problem in the UK. We are extremely blessed to have access to food 24/7, from supermarkets, restaurants and drive-throughs.…
10 easy ways to start exercising today
Some people don’t have the drive, or are too busy, to go to the gym, but these are little things you can do to make…
“Why Boris Johnson’s Eid message is one we don’t need”
As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al Adha this year, Boris Johnson put out his first Eid message as the UK’s Prime Minister which…
“You are a UNICEF ambassador for peace, and you’re encouraging nuclear war…”
Feature Image: Ayesha Malik Indian actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra was confronted at BeautyCon for her public support for the Indian army, Chopra…
Short reads: My secret women only safe space in Hampstead heath…
Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond. I walk through its gates – branded by signs declaring ‘women only’ – and enter the idyllic forest enclave. Open since…
Amaliah shorts: What are the social implications of Mosques not having women’s sections?
Why do some people think it’s alright for mosques not to have a women’s section? Let’s try to understand the historical context of many Muslims…
Breaking down the myth that born Muslims had no journey back to faith and God
In the time I have consciously sought to gain closeness to God, I have been acutely aware of some notions that fly around me. They…
Mosque Spotlight: Islam & Ecoism – A deeper look at the Cambridge Eco Mosque
On Friday the 15th of March, as the Imam of the Cambridge central Mosque said in the khutbah of first Jummuah for this mosque –…
6 picks for your beauty shelf
For the past 6 months, my love affair with makeup and skincare has been as inconsistent as UK politics. I’ve found my skin as it…
The Freelancing Muslim Mother: A reflection of my life
‘A man came to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship? The…
As many reject Saudi Arabia’s Moon sighting, this group urges the UK to follow the local moon sighting
On Monday afternoon at 3rd June, Imad Ahmed, Director of The New Crescent Society released a statement expressing shock at the news that Saudi had…
13 Ways to be forgiven: Starts with fasting on the day of Arafat
Alhamdulillah, we have a variety of ways to call out Allah (SWT) to get our sins forgiven. We have ways to get our previous sins…
Perfect Savoury Pastries for Eid
I’m all for an easy meal, so these pastries are my go-to for when I’m stuck on what to make. They are a perfect all-rounder…
I love coffee for my skin!
I really like using my leftover coffee granules or I buy a bag of finely ground coffee as a scrub for my body and…
Thinking about death inevitably changes how we think about life
I recently came across some notes of mine from around this time last year. In the midst of the snow storm nicknamed the ‘Beast from…
Kashmir: A simple Twitter thread explaining Article 370
As news reports began to surface about India’s recent action against Kashmir, we all heard that Article 370 had been scrapped which means Kashmir is…
Timeless Romance – the new capsule collection for classic looks all year around
Top Turkish designer Nihan Peker’s collaboration with Modanisa is perfect for women who want to look stylish all year round. Called ‘Timeless Romance’, this new…
The Weekender: VR games room, Sufi Rock, Willowbrook Farm festival and more
Original source for article Halal Gems.com The HG Weekender List – things to do this weekend in London and beyond from VR escape rooms to…
Puffiness and Dark circles? Have you tried caffeine?
This week we have The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution in the spotlight with our resident skincare product lover sharing: “I love caffeine solution by The Ordinary…
The Netherlands enforce a full burqa ban in public spaces
The Dutch government in the Netherlands has today passed a burqa ban. The controversial law means than the estimated 200-400 Muslim women (there are no…
Book Review: The Consequence of Love by Sulaiman Addonia
Blurb Naser is a young African immigrant who works the carwash in downtown Jeddah. The long, hot summer has arrived and his friends have left…
Know your rights whilst travelling as a Muslim #FlyingWhileMuslim
All information correct at the time of research. It is the time of year to travel, but what happens as a visible Muslim when entering…
Ways To Be An Ally To Muslim Women
International Women’s Day – Three Ways To Be An Ally To Muslim Women It’s international women’s day and this post is co-written with Duran Serttas…
10 Hair Care Tips for Hijabis
So after speaking to a number of muslim women who have worn the hijab since the age of puberty, a lot of other discussions went…
Feeling low? Can’t put your finger on it? Here’s a few things on what it could be
Ep 7 of the Amaliah Voices podcast touched on the pitfalls of self-diagnosed depression. To recap briefly, Selina talked about how she was feeling exceptionally…
Everyday Muslim Heritage are Putting Britain’s early converts on the Map
A largely unknown and deeply impactful legacy belonging to some of Britain’s earliest converts lie buried 6ft under in the inconspicuous Surrey town of Woking……
Small Talk With Angelica Lindsey-Ali: Is Islam A Sex Positive Religion?
“I think Muslim women are the first ones to confuse shame and modesty. We’re taught from a very young age, “Cover your body. Pull your…
The Path is one Path: If all sacred places become worldly, who will need sacred spaces?
We find ourselves in discussions about modernity and re-interpreting Islam for our times. Christianity has had no problem doing this over the years, of course,…
How to make your own Burkini for under £20 by @simply_amina
If you’re going on holiday anytime soon and are in need of a covered solution for the beach – @Simply_Amina has got you covered! Her…
Elegance & Eating Disorders as a hijabi ballerina
So it had been a month of attending ballet at the Royal Opera House, a place many of the greats had graced from within those…
Snorkeling in Sardinia
Think endless pizza, pasta and ice cream, powder sand beaches and eye-popping blue waters. Italy meets the Bahamas here in one of Europe’s best-kept secrets.…
A 3 day guide to visiting Cappadocia, Turkey
For our anniversary we wanted to go away, far enough to experience something new, close enough to do it all in 5 days. For the…
Advice & tips on how to get into the tech industry
Technology along with many other industries has this illusion you can only work in it if are from a certain background. I am sure you…
Small Talk With Hoda Katebi: What Has Fast Fashion Got To Do with Sprituality?
“Think about your wardrobe like you would an art gallery. An art gallery isn’t dripping in art pieces..you have a collection of each piece that…
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