A guide to avoiding the inheritance of harmful parenting
A quick bit of context: this article is written examining the cultural norms and traditions which occur in the typical South African Indian household, specifically…
Two Sense; Elitist Ethical Living + Visiting A 200 Year Old British Muslim Graveyard
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…
Would you get STD tested before marriage? I did – as a virgin…
I found the man I wanted to marry after ten years of searching. At that time, I was less interested in the dress and more…
Stop with your pseudo-feminism argument against the hijab
A “justified” discriminatory ruling? – the EU hijab ban. The backstory: Samira Achbita, a headscarf-wearing Muslim was employed as a receptionist by G4S –…
Why do we ALLOW the media to have a monopoly on beauty?
In the span of just one week I have read two absurd headlines that made me want to write this piece. They went a little…
It’s official! Socks off & Sandals on, get your feet ready!
The weather is lush and it feels like summer has finally landed on our doorsteps in the UK which mean that sandals are on. Sandals…
Instagram Polls: How the Amaliah community met their bae
So Amaliah was challenged a week ago by a member of our community, to help in the finding a spouse department. When is Amaliah going…
On the Politics of being a “Hoejabi” – the hypersexualisation of Black women, gendered islamophobia and Misogynoir
Before The New York Times published another attempt at masquerading as a socially conscious outlet last year, Black Muslim women were exploring the constraints that…
The Falseness of Female honour: a reflection on the realities of FGM
*Trigger Warning this piece details a very real experience of FGM written by one of our writers anonymously, please be aware this is sensitive content…
5 Simple Steps to Glowing Skin
Some people may think that improving the quality of your skin involves buying some expensive creams or having a luxury facial now and again. Whilst…
3 Seconds Divorce, The Multi Award Winning Documentary: Exploring the triple talaq in India
3 Seconds Divorce is a documentary that explores how an instant triple talaq can impact Indian Muslim women, it is illustrated through, “intimate stories of…
Poll of Conservative members find 40% want a limit on the number of Muslims entering the country
A recent YouGov poll conducted by anti-racist campaign group Hope Not Hate confirms that there is widespread Islamophobia among Conservative Party members, whilst 79% of…
This group of Muslims have set up their own patrol service in New York to protect Muslims and their neighbours
On hearing of the recent New Zealand attacks on Muslim worshippers earlier this year, there were heightened fears amongst the Muslim community worldwide, especially those…
The reason I changed how I view my Muslim Identity
“Whoever wants to increase his rizq and to live a long life should honor ties with his blood relatives.” (Bukhari) Before I became a Muslim,…
It Is Our Faith That Heals Us – Dealing With Tragedies From An Islamic Perspective
A reflection on New Zealand, with lessons for us all no matter the tragedy. I’ve never been a religious person. Growing up in a religious…
Trying to find a Burkini? Here are our top picks for Modest Swimwear
It’s officially Summer in the UK (yes the weather might not always look like it is in agreement)! We’ve rounded up top picks from Modanisa’s…
From New York to Egypt finding Allah from one Cosmopolitan City to the next
A little over a year ago I finally listened to the voice in my head (Allah) that said to leave my job. I had nothing…
Equality in the home: The idea constantly pushed on us that men and women are the same, we aren’t
Women have a conflicted relationship with equality. On one end we want to be equal to men. We want the same opportunities, even splitting of…
Honouring the Yan – Taru Legacy of Nana Asma’u Bint Uthman Dan Fodio
I have never been faced with the challenges of living as a black Muslim minority in the West. I was born in Nigeria and grew…
Switching to Halal Milk, How Haram is Dairy? : Wellbeing Diary
(It is illegal to buy raw milk from anywhere other than directly from a farmer in the UK*) The first time I drank raw milk…
Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Malia Bouattia, Lauren Booth, Sahar Al Faifi and more pull out of BLF over counter-extremism funding
Over the last week individuals who were scheduled to take part in the Bradford Literature Festival have announced their withdrawal from the event after it…
Quebec passes a law which bans Public Servants from wearing symbols such as the kippah, turban, or hijab
June 2018 Quebec has just passed a new law that bans public servants from wearing symbols such as the kippah, turban, or hijab when at work.…
Patriarchy in the Quran & Sunnah, female scholarship and self-love: in conversation with The Salafi Feminist
If there is anyone on social media that makes me think about my presence as a Muslim woman in this world, it is Zainab bint…
Two women share life in the NHS: Trials, Tribulations, and Tears
We have asked two Muslim women working in the NHS about their experiences: Taslima Rashid: Role – Registrar: Specialist trainee in sexual health and HIV 1.…
Ethical Brands: In conversation with Dress Designer & Tailor Hafsah Khan
I came across Hafsah’s profile when I was feeling incredibly underrepresented by mainstream brands when it came to finding long sleeved long dresses for weddings.…
Greece has it’s first ever mosque in Athens
According to the Greek City Times, the construction of a new mosque is being shaped in downtown Athens and is in its final stages. A…
Honeymooning in South America
From watching shooting stars from a luxury eco-lodge in the Chilean Atacama desert, zip-wiring over the Amazon jungle canopy, spotting pretty flamingos on lakes as…
Everyone has flaws, but what if those flaws violently hurt the ones you love?
TRIGGER WARNING: This article deals with the theme of domestic violence and touches upon themes of suicide and mental health – please take care when…
This Muslim student had to leave art school because she didn’t want to draw naked people
Flying while Muslim, working while Muslim and our latest addition; going to university while Muslim. Being Muslim comes with our own guidelines and a framework…
How men’s silence hurts women
What’s troubled me about the #metoo movement from its inception is struggling with the appropriate boundaries of the movement. Is it simply about sexual assault?…
Is My Mahram Okay?
If you’re a mental health advocate, or continuously read about mental health particularly from an Islamic perspective, you will know that stigma and taboo have…
A niqab wearing, second wife having Muslim woman disturbs the monolithic idea of who a Muslim woman is
This week a Muslim instagram couple who have often been labelled as couple goals came out to announce that the husband had married another woman…
Three essentials from ASOS for undecided weather!
With the weather changing its mind every other day it helps to have pieces that help you dress for the weather! I always overheat…
Self care Week: Remedying Loneliness in Adulthood
Adulthood comes with a lot of scams, two of which I was not prepared for. Firstly, I never knew you could be tired all the…
Hair masks for dry and damaged hair
Every so often I make a hair mask for me and my daughter, she has afro-textured hair and I have S. Asian so we make…
Seeking My Worth from Others
How many times does the approval of others make you feel good about yourself? I wouldn’t have to think twice before responding with a defiant…
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