Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge, an insight with Mirina Paananen
Mirina Paananen, 28 from Southampton, completing MSt Islamic Studies and History, Regent’s Park College, Oxford Where are you from? Southampton, currently Birmingham. I spent my…
Why we shouldn’t rely on social media influencers for lessons on life and morality
We are a social media generation, both a blessing and a curse. A cool thing happens, we put it on Instagram. A new trending topic,…
A Winning 4 Step Productless Skin-Care Routine
The skin care industry thrives on treating the symptoms of our skin conditions, and while some out there truly are miracle workers and good short…
15 Tips for Holistic hijabi hair care
It is easy to neglect hair care when it is covered for large chunks of the day, and one of the biggest problems I’ve personally…
The Weekender: Pick Your Own Veg and The World’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Course
The HG Weekender List – things to do this weekend in London from exhibitions on food and AI to the world’s largest obstacle course and…
6 London Parks you can have a bbq in
August bank holiday is upon us and is it really a bank holiday if there is no BBQ? Whether it’s a date for two or…
Why I don’t need ‘that’ dotty summer dress…
I first laid eyes on her as I was guiltily watching a shallow and inane YouTube blog in the few minutes that I caught between…
Book Review: What they don’t tell you about being single
Tumi Olaoshun, a 30-year-old history teacher from Edgeware, tells an incredibly relatable tale of being single in 2018. Olaoshun, who has published her first book,…
How I started praying 5 times a day – seeing Salah as a spiritual getaway
Praying can sometimes feel like a huge task, at times praying 5 times a day can for some feel like a distant ambition. Especially for…
Difficult conversations: The importance of bathing the deceased
Any mistakes in the facts of this article are due to my own shortcomings and I ask for forgiveness if I have stated anything…
DISPLACED: A photo story about Syrian refugees “If they knew Syrian people they wouldn’t want to let us go”
“What would you like to say to anyone with a negative view of refugees coming to the UK?” ‘If they knew Syrian people, they wouldn’t…
New to Photography? Best Places to go in London for a photo-walk
As an amateur photographer, London has become my playground- so many secrets streets filled with hidden gems. So get excited because I’ve comprised a list…
Here is an explainer of how Allah’s Rizq Works
There are some wonderful lessons that we can draw from this single verse in in the Qur’an – Surah Talaq, ayah 3 – relating to…
#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…
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