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,…
The Muslim community come together for Cadet
Muslim Twitter has come together to build well for Cadet (Blaine Abdul Cameron Johnson) who tragically passed away on Saturday morning, 9th Feb, news broke…
Watch Interview: The life of a Japanese Imam & his journey to Islam
Somewhere in Meguro Park in Japan, a Muslim woman takes us on a Sukura tree hunt. In the midst of the park, spring touches the trees,…
Living your Islam outside the Mosque
One of the greatest struggles for Muslims is keeping our Imaan from fluctuating from day to day, one reason for this which pertains particularly to…
Help me: How to Support Young, Chronically ill loved ones
The writer of this article has first-hand experience with chronic illness, having lived with it for over ten years. She hopes that the article will…
Best Of Bengali- Doi Murgi (Chicken in A Spicy Yogurt Curry)
Growing up, I was under the impression that Bengali food was just about how badly you can burn your throat on chillies. How wrong I…
Everyone’s excited about the new Glossier campaign on Instagram
Glossier have always hit beauty headlines and our pockets since their arrival in 2014. They have dominated the beauty space through their Instagram connection with customers…
Book review of The Bamboo Stalk: Giving a Voice to the Unheard
Josephine Mendoza escapes poverty by coming to Kuwait from the Philippines to work as a maid, where she meets Rashid, an idealistic only son with…
Why I won’t be supporting World Hijab Day
February 1st is World Hijab Day. New York resident Nazma Khan started the day of awareness seven years ago as a way to foster religious…
Conscious Consumption: I shop, therefore I am
The number of people within the Muslim communities loving fashion has visibly increased over the past decade. Modesty fashion is an ongoing movement that has…
How to build steadfastness (Istiqaamah) in Islam
STEADFASTNESS (Istiqaamah) is commonly defined in the English language as remaining firm, committed, dedicated and constant. In terms of Islam the meaning is far deeper; in…
Dark under eyes? Here’s My Top Concealers for Yellow Undertones
I have super dark under eyes and I know everyone says this but honestly, the girls are bad. I used to colour correct but gave…
Trend Alert: The trusted puffer jacket for 2019 and beyond
Puffer jackets have been around for a while now, even before they were claimed to be in fashion. I remember growing seeing my Mum wear…
Your weekly dose of Muslim Twitter
Welcome back to the weird and wonderful world of Muslim Twitter! We’re talking #everydaygratitude and a capitalist takedown of our support networks…
Want to know how to get published with Amaliah? Everything you need to know
We believe that a media company that amplifies the voices of Muslim women is a powerful tool for cultural change. Our work has been featured in Forbes,…
Sudan is now in its second month of anti-government protests
A long and tumultuous history of conflict in Sudan creates a morbid backdrop for an uprising that sees death tolls rising above 40. Major political…
Uyghur Atlas, the t-shirt brand raising awareness and funds for the Uyghur Muslims
The plight of the Uyghur Muslims has been raised for some time, whilst direct access to the country and thus the plight of our brothers…
Independent review of Prevent announced by Minister Ben Wallace
An independent review of Prevent was announced by Security Minister Ben Wallace today at the House of Commons, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy that sought to…
Explainer: What could happen to your body after you stop taking hormonal contraceptives?
There’s a lot of chat surrounding the pill and the never-ending list of side effects… with weight gain and acne being the most common hop…
A brief reminder: Do we actually need that many clothes?
Lately, I’ve been trying to cut down on the number of clothes I have in my wardrobe. There’s a lot to be said about fast…
This new book aims to inspire young Muslim girls to be sporty and brave
This year has been the year for Muslim women writing, illustrating and publishing their own books, from books for women, children and wider society. This…
Men in Power + Ignorance = A Deadly Combination
The conversations surrounding #MeToo require a whole lot of listening, and as usual the groups that feel attacked when these conversations come about feel as…
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