BOY/BYE : Celebrating Unapologetic Individual Identity
BOY/BYE is a collaboration between Sara Alfageeh, and Abbas Rattani founder of MIPSTERZ, a crossover of ‘Fashion and Activism’, designed to celebrate diversity and individual identity.…
“My child is the light of my life, but she isn’t my life.”: Motherhood does not mean losing autonomy over your identity just upgrading it
There are some women, who in childhood and adulthood fantasized about their future spouse, perfect wedding including dream dress and future children. I was not…
Watch: Women of Oxford ‘the transformation of my identity’
Meet the women of Oxford who relay their individual experiences about how their internal transformation changed their perception of their surroundings, having a transformative impact…
How Muslim Women Can Look Back To Islamic history to become the best version of their contemporary Selves
I will always remember the first time I genuinely felt pleased with my great heritage as a Muslim woman. It was upon reading the seerah…
18 Sunnah healing and wellness accounts by Muslim women to follow
Muslim women are killing it in the health and wellness industry, online and offline, mashaAllah. They are offering beneficial advice, products, courses, and sessions on…
6 Recommended reads written by Muslim women
The year 2018 was a good year of publishing for Muslim women, and 2019 promises to be even better. A few days ago it was…
“You must be Layla” a book by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Our fav gal Yassmin Abdel-Magied has done it again, she is about to publish her second book to date, and this one is for a…
“Don’t come to the mosque because you are a fitnah for the men” – A Response
“Scantily clad women everywhere these days, it’s impossible to control ourselves” “Don’t come to the mosque because you are a fitnah for the men” “The…
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…
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