Embarrassed to take your shoes off? We have some foot odour tips!
So here’s the thing, no one likes to have these conversations because basic hygiene skills and etiquettes are supposed to be taught from a young…
What I’ve Learned About Working in The Corporate World
Having a corporate career can be a fascinating thing. Starting in a company that is established and well-structured gives you a sense of belonging, provides…
Two Sense; Body Clocks + living your dream in Wakanda
We are back in the podcast booth this week, discussing the pressures on women to get married in the Muslim community & living your best…
Shaima Swileh arrives in California to see her terminally ill son Abdullah
Image source After almost a year of having her visa denied due to the Muslim ban, Shaima Swileh an American citizen has finally been re-united…
How to make treasured golden milk for winter nights
Golden milk It sounds like something from a description of paradise, or something Cleo Patra would have indulged in, perhaps after having bathed in milk…
5 Halal Brunch Places in London for a Full English Breakfast
I don’t know about you but I love a full English aka The Fry Up. The Full English, dates back as far as the 1300s,…
Five affordable haircare favourites
Disclaimer: The author has not been sponsored for this article. Please do not take these recommendations as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns…
What to consider before counselling and where to go
I’m a big believer in therapy and think most of us do not get enough counsel in our lives nor do we prioritise this –…
Young Muslims, Islamophobia, and the ‘Broken Promise’ of Social Mobility
“The British social mobility promise is that hard work will be rewarded. Unfortunately, for many young Muslims in Britain today this promise is being broken.”…
A Two Sense Podcast *special* : Life Before Amaliah ; How We Got Started
BismiAllah! Welcome to our first ever podcast episode over on the Amaliah Podcast! We’re kicking off with something we know best – Amaliah. In this…
Phone home: Keeping ties with family back home in my motherland
Phone home: Keeping ties with families back home And so many of our stories begin with… My father was the only person in his family…
What Is The Orgasm Gap? How does it apply in Islamic marriages?
What is it? A little like the pay gap, only stickier, the orgasm gap is all too real. The orgasm gap refers to the disparity…
Holiday in Iceland: The Ultimate Experience
Yes, it really can be a Halal holiday destination. To make the most of your trip to Iceland you will need quite a bit of…
Welcome to another week of Muslim Twitter
This week, Muslim Twitter is talking God given rights and Muslim bro brunch dates! If you’ve missed it before then head over to our Instagram…
Depression & Dating: On being rejected because I’ve been diagnosed with depression
I’m looking for a husband; A halal-pal-for-life. And so I have spent the last few months swiping right, or sometimes left, on profiles of Muslim…
Trend: Animal Print
Animal prints have been accepted as the best non-neutral neutral, managing to make an appearance every fashion week – this one was no exception. From…
Hanx Life: Who should buy the condoms?
As I was once told, “It does not make you an adult if you have sex, but it could definitely make you a baby.” Historically,…
Best Lip Balms and treatments for Chapped lips this Winter
We don’t know about you, but we are all feeling the effects of this blithering weather in the Amaliah office, with our faces being exposed…
‘Manifesting The Unseen’ ; A Project Celebrating Muslim Women and Islamic Art
‘Manifesting the Unseen’ is a UK based art project, bringing together and celebrating Muslim women and Islamic art. Exhibition curator Nazia Mirza felt compelled…
#ProtectYoungHijabis the hashtag formed to protect over 900 young Muslim women from one sexual predator
A hashtag #protectyounghijabis has been circulating recently and young Muslim women have been urged to be on high alert and mindful when navigating online spaces…
Book Review ‘The Light Passing Prophets’
Every once in a while I am asked by someone, a friend, a fellow mama, a teacher, a blog reader – to recommend a book…
Style Crush @Esmealsib
This weeks style crush comes from a family of style, as older sister Mariam Alsibai, British Syrian designer and founder of the brand Mariam Alsibai…
is Being White Better than being Black? The meaning we give to our skin colour
Disclaimer: Speaking as a woman of colour, this is a reminder to myself and others. I do not mean to offend anyone with this piece.…
Inspo gifts for him from the Métiers d’Art Show
Pharrell Williams and Karl Largerfield’s relationship continues to flourish after previously creating a song together, and a capsule line in 2015. This December the singer-songwriter,…
The Things They Have Seen: The Plight of the Kuwaiti Bedoon
The first time I came across the Kuwaiti Bedoon population was through my job as a Refugee Advocacy Worker. As someone who has been an…
The depression coping box: Everything you will need for seasonal depression
A depression coping box (similar to a distraction box) is a fabulous aid you can use in times of low mood. There are days when…
Niqab Ban: This is a humanitarian issue, not an Islamic one
It is time more Muslims become allies to niqabis. This is a humanitarian issue, not an Islamic one. (It seems that the Niqab and Burqa…
What is going on in the Muslim World? Aisha Mohamed appointed Ethiopia’s first female minister and global migrant UN pact
1. Global migration pact adopted by World Leaders It has been reported that the leaders from 164 countries have agreed to a UN migration accord…
Winter Dresses to look out for this December
Bold colours, velvet and organza combinations, glitter, and cuts can be found all over the Autumn/Winter pre-2019 catwalks from sparkly Chanel box suits, Valentino layered deep…
Two Sense; Dubai, Spiritual Ills + accelerating climate change
We’re back with another Two Sense, it’s been a while but the ladies have come strong this week and are taking on Dubai and Climate Change.…
Tariq Ramadan, Nouman Ali Khan, Dina Tokio & The Experience of the Millennial Muslim
Tariq Ramadan, a prominent thinker, author, Islamic scholar, and professor of contemporary Islamic studies at the University of Oxford, was awarded bail last month. The…
Somali Shaa A Heady Ginger and Mint Tea with Aromatic Spices
Mamanushka, it turns out has a penchant for fragrant drinks. We’ve had Saffron Kahwa from Kashmir, Orange Blossom Date Cooler from Fez, age old Ayurvedic Turmeric Milk , the ever so…
3 Places to work and sip tea in Shoreditch
Ace Hotel Sooo, it’s a hotel lobby, but it’s one of the most buzzing places in Shoreditch especially for creatives and the bonus, well it’s…
“Im Flawed” *Gasp* The journey to True Self Love is Knowing Flaws Are Just Global Differences
Flaws are hard to admit. I could say that I haven’t been blogging because I’ve been busy, but that wouldn’t be the entire truth.…
Style Crush @Nohahamid
Noha is our Style crush this week, a photographer and avid traveller, we adore the gorgeous combinations of light fabrics, organza whites, and pastel Cullots. She…
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