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…
Is Muslim Twitter obsessed with mahr? These 20 tweets say yes.
mahr this mahr that. i beg you find someone to marry first before talking about mahr. — aѕн (@AshKaneSkittles) February 19, 2017 Mandem if you…
Refreshing Mocktails to try this Ramadan
When Ramadan comes in the salah game comes hard and so does our mocktail game! It’s important to hydrate yourself through the month via Suhoor…
The Ultimate Halal Gems Restaurant Guide to Ramadan
Ramadan is here! We’ve curated a shortlist of our favourite places to eat out for Iftaar open till 11pm! Since Maghrib arrives a little…
Foodies to Follow – @thismuslimgirlbakes
Source: This Muslim Girl Bakes We had Fatimaah from @thismuslimgirlbakes take over the Amaliah Instagram. Whether you are learning to cook or looking for new dishes…
Planning Umrah? Video guides on what to pack and top tips
If you have been blessed with an invitation to umrah this year then no doubt you are excited! For you ladies, Nafisa’s Pearlz has come…
Amaliah Shorts: Forgive Yourself this Ramadan
Recently, I have realised that I was struggling to let go of small things that had happened in the past and that I was struggling…
Eid Decoration Ideas for your home
@silkroadkeepsakes : Feature image Perhaps it’s the first Eid with your children, you are married, or you’re old enough now to start leading the way in…
How to keep your skin hydrated this Ramadan by @sanvlogs
The key ingredient to keeping skin hydrated and plump as well as clear is water but during the month of Ramadan going long periods without…
Create a mini eco-mosque with cardboard this Ramadan
Every year we see innovative mosque corners in homes made from cardboard if you’re not sure what they are then queue: cardboard turned into mini-mosques…
Healthy Suhoor Smoothies for Ramadan
Suhoor is a sunnah and I find it can really transform your fast for the day and thus your ibadah in Ramadan. It’s important to…
Amaliah Shorts: The day my identity became a noun: “I’m a lot of things but not a hijabi”
I spend my days navigating life while wearing the socio-political flag for Islam. Instead of just being present in the reality that I am a…
7 Ramadan Iftar Foods From Around The World, What’s yours?
Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, stilling the heart and mind of all that’s distracting, and focusing on some of the main tenets of…
30 Deeds, 30 Days Ramadan calendars for adults & children
It’s that time of the year where 30 deeds, 30 days charts start coming out and we thought we’d help you out and share some…
A night between a husband and wife is a form of Sadaqah in Ramadan
It is made lawful for you, in the nights of fast, to have intercourse with your women. They are a cover for you and you…
Watch: A Step By Step Guide to Paying Zakat Al-Fitr
Zakat Al Fitr is often confused with Zakat Al Maal, the Zakat paid on wealth, that is mandated by Allah as one of the five…
Eid Gift: The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, a children’s book tackling the subject of those who don’t see beauty in hijab
It was only last night that I met my tribe and we gathered around mugs of hot tea to take some time out for ourselves,…
The gifts of Ramadan: Conversion at 19, Marriage & Motherhood
Although it will likely be the most difficult Ramadan I’ll ever have (Inshaa’Allah), my first Ramadan was also the most moving and magical experience. Four…
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