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…
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…
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