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…
6 Mini reflections of Yassmin Abdel – Magied’s You Must be Layla
“You must be Layla, is a book written by Sudanese – Australian author Yassmin Abdel – Magied. It follows the journey of 13-year-old Layla, an…
Thinking of Hajj this year? Here’s 10 tips from a hajji
SubhanAllah I cannot believe that it has been ten years since I took the journey of a lifetime: Hajj. Tears prick my eyes as…
What does Islam in Argentina look like?
Islam exists all over the world in many shapes and forms; from the way, it was introduced to a particular region, to the way it…
2 Muslim Mothers get real about the realities of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a massive part of the post-birth experience for a woman, however, it is focused on a lot less than the birth itself, and…
Contraception, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) & cultural taboos: The spectrum of perceptions
Sitting in the consultation room, I wondered what the news was going to be. Will I be able to have children? Is there anything that…
5 Skin Care Do’s WITH @blackgalandskincare
Need some beauty products to cool down your skin as opposed to setting it on fire constantly? Here are some great products to keep your…
The Problem is You Think You Have Time
Have you heard the phrase “killing time”? It’s a term used to describe the need to pass time quickly by doing something that is not that…
Theatre Review: Death of a Salesman
Let’s begin with some context. Two weeks ago, my friend and I were excitedly waiting outside Hackney Empire to watch a book we love be…
First time in South East Asia? Start with Singapore
If you’re exploring the world solo or an unseasoned traveler and are not sure where to start exploring South East Asia from, this one is…
Amaliah Community: Skin care tips recommended by Ayaan
We all have different skin and hacks that work for us, we are going to be sharing skincare tips from the Amaliah community over the…
Reflection: Navigating diversity as a White British Muslim Mother
Over the last few weeks, I have hidden in the corners of this complex online world, watching narratives unfold and listening tentatively to voices that…
Why I unfollow Muslim women who take the hijab off
This week I watched a video by a well-known blogger who inspired me to write this. Whilst I’m not here to write about whether I…
Lauren Booth’s Book, my thoughts & learnings
Lauren Booth, the pro-Palestinian Activist and sister in law of former Prime Minister Tony Blair writes her story of how she became a Muslim. Her…
How to calm your soul during difficulties
Difficulties or tribulations are something every human will have to face. None of us is free from the cage of hardships. The tribulations we confront…
Tributes pour out for Hodan Nalayeh and her positive light is remembered
As news of Hodan Nalayeh’s death began to spread, Muslim women across the world began to share their grief, from mentees, advisors, friends and supporters…
Two Sense; The Art of Planning + Wise Words From Brother Stormzy
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…
Amaliah Live! Podcast: What’s Food Got To do with heritage?
What’s food got to do with heritage? This year Amaliah.com’s little sis HalalGems.com hosted a not so little festival #streeteatsfest in the heart of London to celebrate…
The people keeping the city of the dead alive in Egypt
In Cairo, an ancient burial site teems with life at the bottom of its famous Mokattam mountains. Known as el’Arafa (the cemetery) to Cairenes, the…
Are periods meant to be so painful or could it be endometriosis?
“It’s just period pain, toughen up”, I was told this regularly – whether directly or implicitly – and sadly it was almost always from…
How Much Do We Know About the Courage of Summayyah Bint Khayat (RA)?
There’s probably someone in your family or circle of friends called Sumayyah – their namesake was a great Sahabiah (companion) of the Prophet ﷺ and this is her…
Mosque Spotlight: Sakirin Mosque in Turkey is designed by a woman: Zeynep Fadillioglu
The Sakirin Mosque in Istanbul Turkey stands out for a number of reasons amongst the several thousand mosques in Turkey. Turkey is home to over…
#Srebrenica 25 years later we mourn the loss of sons, brothers, fathers and husbands
Image Source Today, 11 of July 2019 we’ve seen many around the world mark 24 years since 8,372 Muslim men and boys were murdered in…
Film Review: Yesterday featuring ‘Tamwar Masood’ from Eastenders…
The Beatles may have been above my time and beyond my pop culture interests, but ethnic representation in film and media certainly isn’t. This is…
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