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…
Kings College University, London accused of Racial profiling & Discrimination during Queen’s visit
The issue of racial profiling and discrimination was at the centre of King’s College London University this week, there have been accusations that the University…
Wearing the hijab today was a simple gesture of support for our Muslim communities grieving
Image: Anne Cornish Jacinda Arden, PM of New Zealand has been seen wearing a hijab through the week in response to what happened at Al-Noor mosque…
Wearing a hijab for a few hours will not eradicate Islamophobia, we need to confront White supremacy
Image Credit Samantha Hayes We watched in horror as the news unfolded last Friday that two mosques had been stormed, our bodies treated as targets…
Mini reminders: Allahs names: Al Jaami- The Uniter
He brings things together that no other can… Linguistically, jam` (the root of al-Jaami`) means to bring something together, as opposed to dividing or taking something apart: yajma`uh (he brings…
Who are the four Black Muslim Women behind Poetry collective ::Nana:: Collective?
Nana is a Poetry & Spoken Word collective made up of four Black, Female, Muslim Creatives. The women who are already individually well known and…
How I Found My ‘Mr Right’
Finding the ‘one’ is probably one of the biggest challenges that both single Muslim men and women still experience, and coupled with ongoing societal pressures…
How these parents are navigating racism and Islamophobia in a Post-Trump America
We spoke to a couple in America to understand how they are navigating racism and Islamophobia in a Post-Trump era. There are an estimated 3.45 million Muslims living in…
Muslim journalist resigns from Sky News after their response to the Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand
“We’re all responsible for the media,” says Rashna Farrukh, now former Sky News employee. The New Zealand terror attack where over 50 lives were lost…
A survival guide for living with your in laws…if you want to
First things first. You have to actually want to live with your in-laws. You need to have the conversation with your partner on if this…
Travel Company ‘Serendipity Tailormade’ are taking a book of condolences to the mosques in New Zealand: Sign them now
The tragic deaths of our brothers and sisters in New Zealand has affected us all. It is during testing times like these that we demonstrate…
Muslim Twitter ; “The Rest Of Us Have Work To Do” #NewZealandShootings
May Allah (swt) grant our brothers and sisters such peace in their after-lives and the highest levels of Paradise. May He relieve the suffering of…
At least 49 killed in an act of terror against Muslims at New Zealand Mosque, $50,000 NSD raised for victims families
And no, action is not increased police at mosques. This is regression. Looking to the same state that is built upon & requires our subjugation…
Social Media footprints lasts for eternity… are you watching your footprints?
Let’s Talk – Social Media Etiquette & The Hijabi YouTuber Conundrum The world of social media can be unforgiving, it’s a ‘dog eat dog world’, and…
Beauty Education: The difference between clean, green, and natural beauty products
Clean, Green and Natural Beauty Today’s consumers are savvier than ever. We are no longer impressed with quick fixes, and bright colors we are well…
Islam in Russia: Home to 25 million Muslims
Where do we start with Russia? It’s a country steeped in a rich, tumultuous history, one that’s produced some of the greatest pioneers in literature, …
Why I refuse to cook for my brother-in-law: on dismantling the patriarchy one meal at a time
Let me set the scene. I’m a twenty-something-year-old woman, married, no kids and I work in 9-5 and then some. I live with my husband,…
Muslim Twitter asks: Is oral sex permitted?
In the weird and wonderful world of Muslim Twitter, in May of 2018 DJ Khaled talk about oral sex on the radio show ‘The Breakfast…
Luxurious airline cabins & protection: Why you need a credit card for your travels
If you’re anything like me and any mention of the words “Credit Card” sets off (imaginary) alarm bells in your ears, I’m here to…
Appropriate Sex education: We As Parents Need to Lead the Way in for Guidance of our Youth
As mothers, we should step up and take responsibility for teaching our daughters about puberty and sex. Why? Because it’s a parental duty, and because…
Shamima Begum’s Father Urges British Government to Take Her Back
In 2015 Shamima Begum left the UK as a 15-year-old teenager on a stolen passport belonging to her sister and made it through passport control…
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