Recommended reads from 2018 that helped my Ramadan
With Ramadan coming to an end, we’ve created the list below with recommended reads that we believe is beneficial for spiritual knowledge and personal development.…
6 ways to do Ramadan and Eid on a Budget
Ramadan is around the corner, with Eid following and a lot of us are in the throes of planning, decorating and organising as well as…
Handmade gift Eid Inspo: Get crafting and making now!
We still have a little bit of time before Eid arrives, so if you enjoy crafts or giving gifts with a little bit of extra…
6 Simple ways to look after yourself this Ramadan
You would think I would know better by now not to waste valuable hours in Ramadan stagnating on a sofa, but this still happens…
Halima Aden features as the first hijabi in Sports Illustrated, here’s a look at what you think
Halima Aden is amongst the growing list of Muslim women who are collecting the titles of “firsts”, this particular first is an appearance in Sports…
Heartbreak led me to respecting & loving myself more
In our community, there’s still a stigma around “halal” dating, meaning a lot of the time the Muslim couple wants to get the dating bit…
A look at the Nigerian #arewametoo movement and the need to distinguish it
The Arewa Me Too campaign seeks to empower victims of sexual violence and provide them with both a non-judgmental space to talk and resources to…
A Response to “12 Things I Can’t Reconcile About Islam As a Muslim Woman”
This article is written in response to ‘12 Things I Can’t Reconcile About Islam as a Muslim Woman’ The views of the authors are not…
What’s on at #Streeteatsfest 2019?
Get your wrist bands to benefit from discounts on food We decided that we’d add a little Amaliah flavour to the recently acquired Halal Gems. We…
Does history sit on our plates? We talk food & heritage at #streeteatsfest
When I think about my own history and how I translate it to my children, often the two things that come to mind are language and…
Event at #streeteatsfest: The rise of Asma Khan & Darjeeling Express London
Entry to #streeteatsfest 2019 is FREE To get discounts on food, please purchase a wrist band on the day or now Access to events are…
Amaliah Shorts: How does one truly succeed without failing?
I used to be a perfectionist with an immense fear of failure; these traits made it difficult for me to admit my mistakes. People also…
Storytelling & Drumming this Sunday for Kids at #streeteatsfest event
This Easter weekend at our Halal Gems #streeteatsfest we’ve got a treat for families with children. Who doesn’t love a good storyteller? Well, we’ve got…
How Weight Training Helped Me Recover From My C-Section
Weight training may be the last thing on your mind after a caesarean section – walking safely to the bathroom or getting out of…
Beauty in the Sun! 6 tips and 7 products
The sun has finally come out in all its glory shining down upon us vitamin D deficient Britons! Some may say it’s too hot as…
NUS elects New Muslim Female President ZamZam Ibrahim
Congratulations are in order for Zamzam Ibrahim, who has just been elected as the new National Union of Students at the National Conference 2019. She’s…
Watch: Tackling Body Image and Beauty Standards with Sahar Arrayeh
Women come in all shapes and sizes, yet often mainstream media doesn’t always celebrate that. Check out Sahar Arrayeh’s exclusive video for International Women’s Day,…
Amaliah shorts: The Glorification of Interracial Marriage
Amaliah short reads Ever since I married my white English revert husband, I noticed a difference in the way many Muslims spoke to me/approached me,…
5 reasons why we are tested
Life is filled with ups and downs, and there are times where our trials seem unending. In the Qur’an, there are several verses in which…
Alaa Salah, know her name, The women in the images of Sudans uprising
I have no words, so I poured my heart out with paint. Wishing a million times I could be there on the frontlines with my…
4 ways watching Ertugrul made me a better Muslim: True fame is being known amongst the Angels
Ertugrul is the Turkish series which has been dubbed as the Netflix’s “Game of Thrones Rival”. Set in the 13th century, it shows the life…
How to phrase “no boxed gifts” in 4 ways
No boxed gifts – the not so subtle term that can be found on wedding invites that implies presents should be in the form of…
Guide to travelling to Shanghai for Muslims by a Muslim living there
I never wanted to move to China. When my husband first told me that we were moving to China, the fear of the unknown…
Without Compassion there can’t be Naseeha
These days advice is dished out to our sisters without an ounce of compassion or understanding When I first became Muslim the amount of advice,…
How To Love Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Almost six years ago, when I was a University senior, my much-loved Uncle went into a manic depressive episode that lasted for months. He would…
Amaliah’s Perfect Dates in London, from food festivals to walks
With the weather changing, we’ve noticed love is in the air too, or at least our pursuit of love and team Amaliah were thinking about…
Dear Non-Black creatives of Colour: Are ‘we’ speaking over, erasing, appropriating, fetishizing or profiting off of others?
I address non-Black North African women creatives because I am part of this group and I have been noticing this trend a lot among us–but…
Untangling culturally inherited expectations: In Conversation with Artist Azraa Motala
Azraa Motala is a force to be reckoned with, she is a Muslim female multidisciplinary artist, who has wowwed the community with her most recent…
Sufra Foodbank: Working on the front-line in the fight against hunger and poverty in London
“Sufra NW London works on the front-line in the fight against hunger and poverty whilst also offering a wide range of services and community-based activities…
Are you coming to #streeteatsfest 2019, this year it’s Brought to you by Amaliah & Halal Gems
This Easter Weekend in April we will be bringing you the 3rd edition of Street Eats, the Halal Gems flagship food festival. For three days…
10 Questions with Halima AKA @WWAGS: Fashion photographer and more…
We have a quick sit-down on life as a photographer for some of the worlds most creative brands. You may also recognise her by her…
Halal dating and heartbreak: Using Others to Fill Voids
It’s easy to fall into blaming men for all our woes. I mean we live in a patriarchal society after all and therefore essentially all…
Over 130 Muslims killed in central Mali by men in Dogon Hunter clothing
Tension and clashes between Dogon hunters and semi-nomadic Fulani herders have often occurred in Central Mali, the disputes are often over land and water, but…
How would You Behave if You Were in Front of God? Ihsaan explained.
Ihsaan in light of the Quran How would you behave, how would you treat people if you were in front of God? The beauty of…
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