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…
Style crush @sk8tederella serving looks
This Finland based girl skater, is on our style radar, serving us completely contrasting looks daily. From beret, and faux fur in Paris, to oversize neon…
Modern Britain: The question of hijab and integration (again)
In November 2017, an announcement was made by Ofsted that they would be asking girls in primary school why they wear the hijab, as it…
What’s going on in the Muslim World? The Yemen Crisis, and cover up team for Khashoggi’s body
1. Crisis in Yemen Worsens Yemen is facing what the United Nations deem to be the “worlds worst humanitarian crisis”. Yemen has seen a brutal…
The Power Cut that Reminded me of Allah’s Light
Last night we had a power cut (very rare here in the UK) and our side of the street was immersed in darkness. As I drove…
What does a woman fighting on the frontlines look like?
“You can’t go climbing trees with your brothers. It’s very unladylike” “You should learn not to argue with men if you want to maintain a…
Two Sense; Unravelling Fast fashion + the plight of Uyghur Muslims
Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense series, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara, hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to…
The Lingering Conversation surrounding race and the Problematic Artists vs Their needed Art
When Donald Glover/Childish Gambino’s video for This Is America dropped, so did the think pieces, in-depth analysis, and the twitter threads. I watched the video once,…
A Weekend In Madrid: A Mini Guide
Madrid in August – some people said it was a deathwish, for August is the time of year where those who can afford to shut…
Gold is Gold: Tortoise shell & layering
This season layering long gold necklaces, bold geometric patterns over black spaghetti straps and turtlenecks is a great way to acessorise in style in the…
Theatre Review: Spun – a snippet of a minority’s experience, unknown to the majority
Rushing into the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, assuming I could just sneak into the back of the theatre unnoticed, I was overwhelmed by the stage’s proximity to…
“Subtle Islamophobia and Sparkling Water in Champaign Glasses” Being Muslim in Cambridge
As a visibly Muslim female from a BME, working-class background, the stares, subtle Islamophobia and sparkling water in champagne glasses, have only made me feel…
The De Young Museum Exhibition: Have we Commodified the Spiritual Realm?
San Francisco isn’t quite the city where you can walk into any clothing shop and find hijabs on display and not attract attention on the…
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