Can Human Rights Ever Be Universal?
Human rights were once described as being one of the great civilizing achievements of the modern era, by providing individuals with civil, political, economic, social…
14 Ways to look after yourself as an activist
Last week I participated in the organisation of closed-door meetings for 15 Muslim female activists from different parts of Europe, from France and Austria to…
This week on Muslim Twitter
Another week, another bout of good old Muslim commentary. If you’ve missed it before then head over to our Instagram feed and have a little…
Western Trend inspo & buys
Before seeing my favourite bloggers and influencers styling this new trend, I’d never really taken to it. I don’t usually like the excessive fringing or…
Noor Tagouri misidentified in Vogue magazine
In a recent print copy of Vogue, a fashion edit which featured with Noor Tagouri, the journalist and activist contained a mistake, she was misrepresented…
Non-patriarchal readings and male ownership of the Quran; An afternoon with Asma Barlas
Amaliah are not in partnership with New Horizons and do not endorse them. The views of our contributors in articles do not reflect those of…
First rule of dating: Find self-fulfilment before you seek marriage
Before I can begin to write words that I hope will empower and make your lives easier. I hope to bring about awareness through this…
Sale picks from Mango
Mid-January is a good time to begin buying a few essentials for a spring/summer wardrobe. Timeless pieces that can be worn over time and choosing fabrics…
Celebrating Tender Masculinity: Raising Modern Day Knights
“Oh! He is such a pretty baby boy” a lovely colleague of mine commented upon the birth of my first son. “Pretty?” another friend retorted,…
Hard but beautiful Lessons Allah taught me about heartbreak
Coping with pain and finding faith. Heartbreak seems to be in the air lately and 3 years ago heartbreak and I were very familiar with…
8 Things I Learnt From My First Year of University
My first year of University, I’d say, could have been so much better. I commuted and the journey lasted about forty minutes one-way and being…
Pretty ways to wrap gifts
Winter always gives me a false sense of thinking I am a full-fledged crafter and able to make everything from wicker baskets to candles from…
Why fortune cookies remind me of the crumbs that were my marriage
In such an extraordinary age of global information relay, it may not be an astonishing concept to understand that in some cultures marriage is not…
The Hampstead Kitchen Recipes: Roasted Beetroot Yogurt Dip
Welcome to our series with Saima Khan at The Hampstead Kitchen. Saima has cooked for the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and The Obamas. Her…
Poetry: Lofty Dreams
Lofty Dreams I sit in a field, beneath a splendid sky. It stretches far beyond what my eyes can see, and is held aloft by…
Parents may no longer be allowed to opt-out from Sex Education at school
On my desk with the laptop on, multiple tabs spreading across the screen, phone facing up in case my manager reaches out, and as expected,…
Save your skin this winter with Hyaluronic Acid, Nipple cream and a humidifier
As soon as winter starts crawling in our skin begins to feel parched and our scalp begins to feel irritated from dryness, many of you…
What nearly losing my mother taught me about myself
On the morning of my seventeenth birthday, I ran down the stairs to hug my mother while she was cooking. At that moment, in that…
Why are Muslims hiding Black history? Are you educating yourself?
As an aspiring historian, I find it disturbing that Black Muslim narratives are often left out of Muslim discourse and discussion – this also extends…
Watch: Top 5 Travelling Destinations
So, we haven’t quite gotten over the fact that the best summer on record in London has gone, and that winter is. We’ve all still…
Stealthing: It’s not ok for him to remove the condom without your consent
What is stealthing? The new form of sexual abuse, stealthing, is where a man removes the condom mid-sex. This purposeful non-consensual removal of condoms during…
Addressing the Elephant: Removing the Hijab & The Ummah’s Obsession with it
A growing trend In today’s society, the hijab has become a key identifier of a Muslim woman. From turban styles to the traditional Arab conservative…
A halal trip guide to Berlin: Food & Attractions
“Berlin is more a part of the world than a city. ” —Jean Paul, Writer, 1800 Arriving in Berlin in the midst of the winter…
Dina Tokio spent 45 minutes reading out youtube comments and they are disgusting
Trigger Warning: The video contains swearing, foul language and may affect those who have experienced cyberbullying It’s no secret that Muslim women are continually insulted…
Islam Poses the Last Legitimate Challenge to a Hegemonic Monoculture
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Islam began as a something strange and it will return to being strange, so…
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib make history in the USA as Congress members
The new year has welcomed the loud murmurs of change in the USA, the 116th Congress is a lot more representative of the US population,…
How these women are practicing self care in the midst of Motherhood
The Lantern Initiative asked mothers from their community How are you practicing self-care? Although Self care, in theory, is a simple concept, it’s something we…
How Train Track Anxiety Became a Thing For Many Muslims
Source: @moosleemargh Instagram Over the past few years, we have seen the emergence of a number of Muslim illustrators who use their work to highlight…
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 –…
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