Divorce in Islam: How can a Muslim women get a divorce according to sharia
Join us at Lush x Amaliah to watch The Judge – a documentary following the first female Shari’a judge in the Middle East. Watch as…
What is going on in the Muslim World? Mental Health care in South Sudan & Yemeni children given hope
1. British National released from the UAE for being a ‘spy’ The United Arab Emirates has freed a British national scholar Mathew Hedges, after initially…
Who was Imam Shamil & What connection Did He Have To Khabib Nurmagomedov?
View this post on Instagram Do you know who Imam Shamil was? Imam Shamil was the leader of the Dagestani resistance, a great Sufi leader…
Muslim Twitter is here to remedy these winter blues
This week we look at racism in our communities when it comes to marriage, hilarious black friday mahr deals, and comparisons to falafel, I know…
Staple Wool Coats: A Look
Finding a winter coat for Muslim women can be a stretch, we are in a constant state of having to find a long line simple cut,…
Born into extreme politics: Muslim Children criminalised in the UK today, internment camps tomorrow
Remember how shocked and appalled we were when children were separated from their parents at the US border near Mexico? Remember that feeling of revulsion,…
The Promise of Allah SWT is true
After burying three babies, the power of Allah SWT’s promise of ease after difficulty. I tear up as I lie in bed nursing my almost-2-year-old…
Muslim Somali Minnesota Teens threatened with a gun in McDonald’s over racial slur
A social media post went viral recently after a group of Somali teens in a Minessotta Mcdonald’s were threatened with a gun by a white…
Ilhan Omar and her quest to lift the ban on religious headwear in the house of Representatives
Congressional Democrats are working toward lifting a 181-year-old rule ban of wearing headwear on the floor of the US House of Representatives. The ban has…
MSA members from Toronto University bombarded with unannounced visits from plain clothed police Officers
From 2016, reports have circulated regarding Muslim Student Association executives at the University of Toronto being bombarded with questioning by law enforcement officers appearing in…
Friendly Matte Nudes
I have somewhat abandoned bold lipsticks its only right I do a guide to black girl approved nudes. I’ve pretty much been wearing nudes in…
Style Crush @Intibint
Noha aka Inti Bint on Instagram is a Yemeni artist and singer. She brings to life her identity musings being of Arab heritage, brought up…
The Adulting Series: How often must I clean/wash different things?
When I used to live with my parents, we depended on them to care for all household issues. It never hit me until I was…
Why can a man marry a non-Muslim, or rather why can’t women too?
This article is written in response to ‘12 Things I Can’t Reconcile About Islam as a Muslim Woman’ a response to all 12 things can…
Podcasts for your heart, mind and soul
Podcasts have become my new best friend for keeping me entertained while completing those everyday mundane tasks, from my morning commute to work to scrubbing…
Prepare for the coming season! Fall/Winter 2018-19 must haves.
Fashion will forever remain a form of art, with every piece expressing a designer’s vision- a sense of style and uniqueness. The most exciting part…
Has Judging Others Online Become Our Default Behaviour?
Whether openly or subtly, accompanied by our actions or our words, out loud or in our own heads, at one time or another, we’ve all…
The Riz Test: The new initiative challenging islamophobia and the misrepresentation of Muslims in film & TV
Representation of Muslims in the mainstream media and film industry has always seen to have fallen short of any true depiction of what it…
6 tips on Surviving your first year at University
Source & articles images from @a.ristotle Autumn is quickly approaching, a sign of new beginnings. For a lot of us, that may include another year…
Mona Haydar sparks controversy over Beanie hijab
Mona Haydar who is known as a rapper, poet and activists recently sparked controversy over an Instagram post she shared with her 68.4k followers on the 14th of…
Reflections on not going to University, 6 years on.
Growing up, I was convinced that I was going to go to either Oxford or Cambridge, study something serious, get a high paid job, get…
Book Review of Tight Rope & Interview with its author Sahar Abdulaziz
Don’t you just love the cover of this book? Anyone for cookies and tea? The inside is just as good! If you’ve read THUG by…
Uyghur Muslims Take To The Streets To Mark ‘Independence Day’
Against the backdrop of the brutal crackdown on Uyghur Muslims by China’s government, activists took to the streets on November 12 in America’s capital, Washington,…
Muslimah Dating Diaries Dear Abusive Ali
Last time we heard about overly honest Osman, this week we hear from our resident dating Muslimah about Abusive Ali Dear Abusive Ali, I don’t think…
Our Style Crush: @Withloveleena
Here at Amaliah our crushes are also closely linked to their content, their light, personality, and talents. We love to see women who empower and…
Lush × Amaliah Presents: The Judge – a documentary following the first female shari’a judge in the middle east
We are excited to announce Amaliah will be premiering The Judge, in collaboration with Lush. Currently, in its second year, the Lush Film Festival is…
What is sexual consent? Am I doing it right?
Consent, a topic that underpins relationships, sexual health, and wellbeing. It’s more than just saying “no” to something you don’t want to do, it’s about…
5 things I wish I knew before wearing the hijab
I started wearing hijab almost immediately after my conversion to Islam. I was in a rush to be the “best Muslim I could be”. At…
Minimalism: Evening Look 1
We are on the minimalism wave, that means being ethical and efficient with our clothes. Which means we are all about mix and matching outfits,…
3 ways to get back into praying after your period
Struggling to get back to your normal praying routine after a consecutive 6-7 days break due to your feminine time of the month? Here’s what…
Mariam Alsibai: 33 times her designs were appreciated in the fashion world
Our favourite Syrian British born U.S based Muslim designer, Mariam Al Sibai has wowed us again, being featured in a number of high profile accounts.…
Adam Khafif’s Lisn’p Clothing Line is challenging the Gender Pay Gap
CEO of streetwear brand Lis’n Up clothing Adam Khafif has released his line of clothing, which has largely peaked our interest. The designer, and CEO…
This New Netflix Spanish drama explores Islamophobia in Europe
New Netflix series, ‘Elite’ created by Darío Madrona, Carlos Montero and written by FórmulaTV has caused a wave of reactions recently, as the main themes surrounding the show…
Here’s the problem with the term ‘British Muslim’
Remember when Channel 4 aired a documentary – ‘What British Muslims really think’ ?– those things that are supposedly neutral, based on factual evidence and…
The First Somali and Palestinian Muslim Women in America to be elected into Congress: What does this mean for the Midterms?
Have you heard? Two Muslim women have been elected into congress, Rashida Tlaib the first Palestinian American woman from Michigan and representative Ilhan Omar the…
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