How I am thriving as a freelancer, 7 years on
With recent news from the publishing world from the likes of HuffPost, The Pool, and Buzzfeed it’s got freelancers on their feet and thinking about…
Love plants? Here’s 10 places to visit in London
If you’re ‘cultivating’ basil in your kitchen and long for the Instagram perfect plant, then these places are for you. We’ve chosen plant shops in…
8 places to buy fabric to sew your own in London
We are all about dress patterning and learning how to make your unique dresses, and clothes. A great way to ensure your clothes are ethical…
Muslim Girls Fence: The teenagers being equipped with tools to express themselves on their own terms
Photography Image Credits: Nina Manandhar In Wapping High School, Tower Hamlets, Thursday afternoons for the past few months have seen 111-14-year-old girls fencing, writing poetry,…
7 responses to the aunty who ALWAYS asks when you’re getting married.
It’s wedding season and that comes with having to answer the hella annoying question from the nosey aunties about when you’re getting married. Oh,…
How Muhasabah can help you hold on to the goodness of Ramadan
As the 30 days of Ramadan began to come to an end, and the farewell Ramadan statuses started popping up over my timeline I realise…
Muslim Twitter hit back at PETA’s “irresponsible” Eid Tweet
Animal rights organisation PETA have come under fire for their Eid tweet which saw them release a video of an animal being dragged along by…
Eid gifting: Gift bags and wrapping paper inspo
Source: inmystudio.com.au When I saw these beautiful Eid money envelopes by inmystudio.com.au, it sent me on a Pinterest search on how else to make Eid…
Our fake plastic truth: digital disinformation
Earlier this year, the Sri Lankan government declared a ten-day state of emergency after a series of anti-Muslim attacks took place across the country. The…
ISOC Netball team creates and promotes inclusivity on the court
Sports societies at universities can often be synonymous with drinking culture, initiation events and wild nights out, which for many are not inclusive. ISOC netball was…
Eid or Wedding looks, what’s the occasion?
The festive season is upon us! Summer weddings, evening events and Eid is on the horizon, so we thought we’d help you find your perfect…
Looking like a Muslim Vs Being a Muslim
“You’re Muslim?” “You don’t look Muslim!” “Wait, even your parents are Muslim?” “Oh I didn’t know there were black Muslims!” These are just some of…
Bring in decadence with this rich date & Chocolate cake covered in a sticky toffee glaze
I have always loved everything related to books but was never quite sure about my love for food until I got married to a man…
8 Magnificent Eid Bakes: Inspo for you
One thing many families look forward to on Eid day is the desserts, all the bakers and pastry experts come out and tea time is…
The challenges of fasting over Ramadan when fasting is your default behaviour
How do you fast when fasting is your default? How do you break a fast reasonably when you are accustomed to binge eating? How do…
Watch: We asked the Amaliah Community about their Eid Traditions.
Ramadan is nearly over (sigh – we know), which means that Eid prep is in full swing! It got us thinking about the ways we…
Amaliah Shorts: My Night of Power
We often find tribulations along our path to salvation and happiness. Regardless of our strength, we have all known that period in time when death…
Order all you Eid Party supplies now, here’s a list of what to get
We’ve all been there the last minute scramble a day before Eid, looking for last years bunting, only to find the E in Eid deflated…
5 Children’s books to buy this year for Eid
We love a good book list here on Amaliah, alhamdulillah. We love books that are representative of the diverse ummah and it’s important to begin…
To my friend, the rape victim, it was never your fault
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. To my friend, the rape victim. I don’t know…
Poem: Sustenance…
When the ninth new moon of the year is sighted – still mewling after her rebirth, praise be to the Lord above her – yes,…
The Adulting Series: 50 Things You Could Probably Stop Buying
When I was younger I was a real hoarder, my wall would be filled with posters, tickets from museums and shows and my shelves filled…
Watch: How To Get Your Dua’s Answered
To We make Dua to Allah with the hopes of having our deepest desires for the this world and the next to materialise, but it’s…
The day I found out my mother had cancer: Letting Go and Trusting God’s Plan
A conversation between me and my mum ‘There’s a lump on my breast’ ‘Ohh its nothing to worry about, sometimes you can get that on…
Wondering how to unlock your full potential as a freelancer?
Freelancing can be lonely and confusing. The isolation of working for yourself can lead to self-doubt and stress (due to overworking and/or looking for clients),…
BROWN PRIVILEGE – the unearned societal benefits from being brown
When we discuss privilege, the conversation is often from the perspective that only white people have benefit from privilege and nobody else does. While there…
Diversity in Islam: Sunni Normativity & The ‘One Size Fits All’ Muslim Blueprint
Let’s talk Sunni normativity I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what we mean by the term ‘Muslim’. How do we define who is a…
#Blackiftar created by Samira Iman aims to create a safe space for Black muslims & their friends
The #Blackiftar initiative was formally created by Samira Iman in 2015. It focuses the importance of creating purposeful spaces especially during months like Ramadan where…
Contextualising ayahs to my daily life helped ease worries and hardship
I don’t consider myself to be worthy of “preaching” or giving any spiritual advice. Frankly, because I don’t think I am of that competency or…
Amaliah Shorts: How to survive the exam period during Ramadan
Exam season was always hard enough for me with all the planning, revising, stressing and eventually taking the exams. And Ramadan, as it is, is…
5 must visit places to grab Iftar before Ramadan ends
Food is on the brain today, and the weather has us in the mood to celebrate Iftar outside with some friends and family, so we…
Halima Aden and Rabia Z feature in the new Ramadan Modanisa Collections
Although we all like to look good, running around the high street for Ramadan-friendly looks is not exactly top priority – nor should it be.…
7 Foodie Instagram accounts to follow this Ramadan
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Instagram accounts to help you get through Ramadan, from home cooking connoisseurs to dining out expert diners we’ve got…
Your Round-Up of Ramadan Pick-Up Lines on This Week’s Muslim Twitter
We’re talking Ramadan Pick-Up lines, Halal Boyfriends and Al Aqsa Burning with this week’s timeline antics. Enjoy!
Why as a second generation Caribbean, I will never consider England my home
I was scrolling my timeline, and I saw this I have just received a letter telling me to be “grateful” as a black man for…
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