The Palestinian Muslim & Christian minority community living in Chile, South America
In this piece, we’ve uncovered a Palestinian Christian and Muslim minority community living in Chile, South America, the second largest and oldest Palestinian community…
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution for puffy eyes & dark circles
Hello hello, beautiful people, I am back, and I have another Ordinary product that I am going to be reviewing. I have completely fallen in…
Watch: The Strikes On My Identity: Black, Female and Muslim
Assalamu ‘alaikum, my name is Hafeezat Bishi and I am a Black, female Muslim. Black females Muslims are real, we exist, and we are often…
Is there a right age to teach children about LGBTQ+ equality?
On Friday the 1st of March about 600 Muslim children from the ages of 4-11 years old were withdrawn from Parkfield community school, by parents…
“How will you find a husband as an ambitious Muslim woman?”
How will you find a husband if you’re so ambitious? Those that know me well would probably say I’m quite “vocal” in expressing my views.…
Are you about that neon vibe?
When I think of neon, I instantly think of a pack of highlighters. For some people, this trend proves to be a little nostalgic with…
Planning on travelling to Palestine? Here are 9 security processes to expect
Recently, I travelled through Ben Gurion International airport in Tel Aviv as there are no airports under Palestinian authority and anyone wishing to get into…
Have You Been Blinded by Mr. Faith?
Recently my dad has turned up the pressure in my household about getting me married, around the same time “Mr Faith” decided to walk into…
Watch: Project Ribcage × The Brown Hijabi
Project Ribcage is a video series designed to elevate the self-image of Muslim women. It was set up by Saffana, Fatima, and Faizah, with the…
Decathlon pulls sports hijab off shelves in France after receiving over 500 complaints from customers and politicians
Retailer Decathlon in France has issued a statement on pulling a recently announced sports hijab off shelves this week. The french retailer announced the new…
Hat trick: 8 Ways to Style a Hat & Hijab
This season we have been inundated with fantastic hat styles, one of the key trends that have spilled out onto the catwalk this Autumn Winter, is…
The Self Actualisers- and Occupying the 2nd and 3rd generation immigrant space
The other day during a catch-up with a friend, I mentioned another friend who I’m due to go away with soon. The friend I was…
Your stories deserve to be told – If not for you, for the 10-year-old muslim girls
Storytelling is everywhere and in everything, down to the most basic interactions people have. They help us understand ourselves, our values as individuals, as well…
How to cope with Hyperemesis: Excessive morning sickness
When I found out I was pregnant, I was overjoyed. I’d always dreamed of being a mother and having a little cute girl who would…
An Open Letter: Dear sis, It is never too late to pull out of your Wedding day
Dear Sis, I know things seem scary right now, I know it seems like it is too late, I know you may feel like you…
We all need a little lunch inspo packed with protein
Herbs. Spice. Everything nice. You cannot go wrong with this flavourful, flexible meal. It’s full of good-for-you beans, any leftover veggies that are starting to…
5 Negative Thought patterns holding you back
The original list featured in Dr. Burns The Feeling Good Handbook, which itself was derived from the book Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond by J.…
Change the world – One top at a time #Imademyclothes
A Handmade Revolution: A personal reflection on responsible fashion We all need clothes, and we all use our clothes to express something about ourselves. But…
6 tips to fix broken bonds of kinship
Islam recognises the ties of kinship in a way that is unparalleled in other religions; it enjoins Muslims to uphold the ties of kinship and…
When She Doesn’t Say Salam Back: The True Virtues of Saying Salam
Whenever we see a fellow Muslim, whether we know her or not, we automatically say “Assalamualaikum”. It’s a simple but profound greeting of Peace that defines…
My journey towards understanding Muslim Feminism
There seems to be this recurring theme of conflicts I have when it comes to the subject of women in Islam. My gut reflex reaction…
Here’s 5 places to get organic halal meat in the UK
We’ve seen the Muslim vegan movement on the rise over the last few years, more recently I have been questioning how halal our meat really…
We’re back at it, bringing you some of Muslim Twitter’s finest
Welcome back to the weird and wonderful world of Muslim Twitter! This week, we’re talking Somali elders and the vilification of Ilhan Omar…
A letter to my former lover: It seems the only constant in my life is God
It seems the only constant in my life is God. He who has been there since before I met you. I prayed to God that…
Washing away my lightness whilst Disconnecting the Blackness within me.
In order to change the complex issues black woman face in the workplace, black and white women alike must first work towards creating an…
Amaliah × Enrol Yourself: 2019 Bursary for their learning accelerator, exclusively for WOC
What if we told you, all those skills that will propel you into the career you have always wanted was just a button click away?…
Softening a hard heart; a little guide
Looking back, you may reflect that there were periods in your life when you felt close to Allah: you were remembering Him often, you were keeping…
Faith & Friendship: Coming to success together
I didn’t come here of my own accord, and I can’t leave that way. Whoever brought me here will have to take me home.” ― Rumi…
Why more must be done to help young Muslims in the worst year for anti – Muslim hate crime
In a society where Muslims are constantly placed under the lens, examined, picked apart and policed for their views, it can be argued that the…
We speak to a stay at home mother of 5 who took the plunge and went back to studying with Enrol Yourself
Image: Azra Javed On September the 6th 2018 we announced a bursary open to women of colour, it was a learning accelerator by Enrol Yourself…
A short reflection: Shame
It was nineteen years old when I was first shamed for what my Mother considered an expression of my desire for sex. I had returned…
Two Sense; Our First One of the year!
We’ve had a little re-model here at Amaliah… Our popular ‘Overrated//Underrated’ episodes are back with a new name, but we’ll be continuing to put our…
Pick of the Week: Knee-High Snakeskin Boots
With new prints such as zebra and tiger resurfacing it was only inevitable that snakeskin did too. This pair of knee high boots from MANGO…
Announcement: Amaliah have acquired Halal Gems
Co-founders of Amaliah: Nafisa Bakkar, Selina Bakkar and founder of Halal Gems: Zohra Khaku Asalamualaikum and hey! Short story: It’s been over a year…
Never Belittle Small Deeds – whatever good you do Allah knows it
ONCE you leave full-time education, it’s easy to feel burdened by the weight of expectations – whether those expectations are placed upon you by others,…
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