Daughters of the Prophet (ﷺ): The Remarkable Life of Ruqayyah (RA)

By Zainab bint Younus

Ah-ul-Bayt, the beloved family of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) hold a special place in our hearts as well as Islamic history. The remarkable daughters of the…

The Fall of Fandoms – The 2024 Block Out 

By Amaliah Team

When Hayley Kalil, a model and influencer boasting 9.9 million followers on TikTok, attended the 2024 Met Gala wearing a floral headdress and gown to…

Agony Aunt: How to Show Solidarity with Gaza

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

Prophetic Du’as for Travel

By Amira Ahmed

Du’a is the weapon of a believer. Whether you’re battling through the hardships of life or simply going about your daily routine, du’a and dhikr…

War in Sudan: Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War

By Nadia Awad

Trigger Warning: This article is of a sensitive nature and mentions sexual assault, rape and violence. If you need help or access to services, please…

On Zadie Smith and Palestine: A Moral Vacuum

By Mariya bint Rehan

On the same day we received news of The New York Times being awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting, we were fortunate enough…

The Power of Poetry: How Palestinian Poets have Guided the Resistance

By Mohsina Alam

When I think of Palestine, I think of the warm aroma of maqlubah and musakhan. I think of folk songs played on the lute and…

Agony Aunt: I Need Affordable Mental Health Care Tips

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

Why Muslims Need to Become Abolitionists

By Amaliah Team

Abolitionists are people who believe in dismantling systems of oppression instead of reforming them from within. Abolition as a practice is a radical act of…

6 Important Lessons I Learned From Memorizing The Quran

By Farah El-Jayyousi

It has been nearly two and a half years since I first set off on a fateful two-hour drive to meet my Qur’an teacher, with…

Palestine and Kashmir Echo the Interconnected Call for Global Freedom

By Rida Ali

As the resounding calls for the liberation of Palestine echo across the globe with unprecedented emotion in recent months, they have profoundly altered our lives…

Agony Aunt: Should I explain Past Trauma to a Potential Suitor for Marriage

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

The Art of Collecting: How Do I Start as a New Investor?

By Kudirat Olateju

Collecting can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can also be a bit confusing when it comes to valuing your collection, particularly if…

Daughters of the Prophet (ﷺ): The Remarkable Life of Zainab (RA)

By Zainab bint Younus

It was narrated from Hajjaj: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If there was only one day left…

How to Beat the Post-Ramadan Blues

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan has come and gone. The excitement of Eid and socialising is over. The bubble has burst, you have been thrown out of the warm…

How to Make Mosques Accessible for People with Disabilities

By Amanati

Our vision at Amanati is to see a fully inclusive community that provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of abilities. We have hope that our…

6 Ways Umrah Strengthened my Covenant with Allah (SWT)

By Alaa Badr

I was first introduced to the notion of al-’ahd, the covenant, a decade ago during a course on Quranic Translation. Our professor was a brilliant…

Agony Aunt: How to Navigate Spiritual Differences with My Husband

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

The Islamic Calendar and the Month of Shawwal Explained

By Amaliah Team

When we’re running on western time, it’s easy to forget that we’re existing on a whole other timeline in the Islamic world. While many of…

Sunnah Acts of Eid-al-Fitr

By Amaliah Team

While Eid is a day of celebration and joy, it is also a day of worship and we can attain extra rewards by fulfilling the…

15 Exciting Eid events across the UK to Celebrate with Your Family and Friends

By Shaheena Uddin

Eid-al-Fitr is just around the corner! Whatever day you are celebrating, there are an array of activities and events happening across the UK that will…

Letters to Palestine

By Amaliah Team

It’s possible that when you think of Palestine, particularly Gaza, endless videos of violence and pain come to your mind. But it is also true…

Allah’s Names and How to Use Them in Duas

By Suad Kamardeen

Knowing Allah is a pathway towards loving Him and to know Him, we must begin by learning and using the names He has chosen to…

5 Budgeting Tips for Ramadan and Beyond

By Kudirat Olateju

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide, as we enjoy a time of dedication and intentional practice, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. It’s…

How to Survive Ramadan as a Single Parent

By Zuhur Jabir

As we enter the last ten days of Ramadan, for many single parents like myself, this time can get overwhelming. Navigating this holy month with…

How to Prepare for Laylatul Qadr

By Amaliah Team

The last ten nights of Ramadan are upon us and it is time to gear up for the final stretch. It is a time to…

Muslim Women’s Zakat Fund: A Call to Take Care of Muslim Women in the UK

By Amaliah Team

“What is the point of three million Muslims if Ayesha has to sleep on the streets?” asks the CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, Dr.…

How to Calculate Your Zakat

By Amaliah Team

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, a pressing question echoes amongst us all: What is Zakat and how do we accurately calculate it? Zakat…

A Guide on How to Perform Umrah

By Amaliah Team

After years of making heartfelt du’as, it has finally happened, you have been called by the One whom you have been calling upon. You are…

Agony Aunt: How to Deal With The Mid Ramadan Slump

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Dina & Bibi’s Samboosa! 

By Dina Macki

Ramadan is only ever complete with Samboosa, aka Samosas. At home, my grandmother, mother and I spend a month prepping loads of them – we…

A Guide to Ibadah During the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As we come into the last ten nights of Ramadan, many of us will be reflecting on how our Ramadan has gone so far, possibly…

Everything You Need to Know About Witr: What Is the Dua to Read in Witr? Is Witr Wajib or Sunnah?

By Amaliah Team

Allah encourages routine and consistent habits – from the obligatory five daily prayers to recommended Sunnah acts that build strength, character and discipline. One such…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Jenan & Mama’s Palestinian Asafeer!

By Jenan Ashi

Asafeer, or Atayef Asafiri, are a Ramadan classic throughout the Levant region. It is said that they originated from the Abbasid Caliphate when the Caliph’s…

How to Host a Panic-Proof Iftar

By Thahmina Haseen

The adhan is called to announce Maghrib, dusk descends and friends and family gather around your table adorned with candles and flowers. It’s a memory…

A Guide to Paying Zakat on Gold

By Amaliah Team

One of the most common concerns among Muslim women when it comes to paying Zakat is the question of Zakat on gold – what kind…