A reflection: My experience of Black and Muslim in Britain Season 2
I’m about to share my account of a spiritually uplifting and culturally empowering experience with you. Before I take you on this journey it’s only…
What’s going on in the Muslim world?
1. BREAKING: Turkish Officials said to search Saudi consulate The US president speaks to King Salman, to search the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. The Turkish…
The M&S school hijab debate is about the dehumanisation of Muslim communities
In the cyclical world of the Islamophobic news industry, it was only a matter of time before the frenzied headlines regarding children and hijabs remerged.…
This is the first Muslim care home for the elderly in Australia
With an increasingly aging Muslim population, family units becoming smaller and housing becoming a premium, there has become a pressing need for services that care…
Layer up with style this Autumn/Winter
Layering was a key theme across runways for this Autumn Winter, which is perfect for us here the UK, with storm Callum coming in full force.…
It is Chocolate Week: Warm Yourself Up this Winter with this Delicious Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe!
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Can you believe that I never used to…
The British Museum is opening a New Islamic Gallery
Mark it in your diaries, the 18th of October when the British Museums New Islamic World gallery opens and is followed by the launch events…
Estée Lauder fall eyeshadow colour palette with @shahdbatal
Our fav beauty blogger, Shahd Batal has teamed up with Estee Lauder to show you how to apply their goddess glow eyeshadow palette for a gorgeous…
The Muslim women who stole New York Comic-con as the Muslim Avengers
People are in a slight frenzy over the ‘hijabi heroes’ that took over New York’s Comic-con this year from October 4th-7th. Not only this but there…
M&S causes controversy after selling back to school uniform including hijabs
Recently, the Telegraph published an article headlined, “M&S criticised for selling hijabs for schoolgirls as young as nine”, we weren’t too surprised, as much disappointed.…
Save the date: 20th & 23rd October Experience Real African Story Telling with Alim Kamara
As part of Black History Month, Alim Kamara, hip-hop artist, poet, storyteller, and community organizer, will be performing in many locations up and down the…
Its Friday! So it can only mean one thing…Here’s your weekly dose of Muslim Twitter
Welcome back to your weekly digest of this legendary franchise, in case it is your first time stumbling across us, this is the place to come,…
Where are you from? From Mogadishu to Birmingham living in 3 different continents before turning 18
“Where are you from?” she asked. I began my response with an awkward pause, wondering what the easiest answer would be and which part of…
Feeling Fringe? Autumn/Winter 2018 catwalk looks
Slide into the party season with these key looks curated and adapted straight from the runway this Autumn/Winter 2018. From Loewe, Nina Ricci, Ellery, Acne Studios, Balmain, Céline, and Altuzarra.…
Muslimah Dating Diaries: Dear Hanging Back Haitham
A special series on finding a bae, we hear from our resident dating Muslimah on the sorts of guys she comes across. We’ve heard about Boring…
The Black and Muslim in Britain project is about to launch their second season
The acclaimed Black and Muslim in Britain project is gearing up to release their eagerly anticipated second season on the 15th of October season 2.…
When is it time to seriously consider a divorce? A talk by @Maysmode
Haifaa otherwise known as Maysmode to her 14.9k followers is based in Cardiff and one inspiring mama. She is head designer and owner of her…
Acceptance: A short reflection on Miscarriage
Trigger warning: This article mentions miscarriage and may be emotionally triggering for some. Twenty-five percent of women will miscarry, and yet very few have the confidence…
Style Crush @Salmajj
We are in love with @Salmaj and her impeccable eclectic street style, think hats, layers, skater looks, oversized shapes, and layered textures. She is based…
Best Of Bengali- Anarosh Chutney (Spicy Pineapple Chutney)
The last time I went to Bangladesh, I was a toddler. I don’t remember much beyond the memories I have in photographs, but sometimes the…
My Top 5 Lush Products
Disclaimer: LUSH does not sponsor this Article. Please do not take these recommendations as for medical advice. If you have any medical concerns please consult…
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Islamophobia, and white privilege in the cage
Khabib Nurmagomedov brought home a win for Russia on Saturday evening in T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. Following his fourth-round submission win when the mixed martial artist of…
Whats going on in the Muslim world? Search for Saudi Journalist continues & Deal for Idlib
1. Muslim UFC fighter, Khabib wins post Mcgregor Islamophobic taunting The Nevada Athletic Commission told UFC president Dana White last night they were withholding UFC…
Trend Alert: Faux Fur
Fur is back, but this time with less penny pressure. A critical trend that is resurfacing is consciousness when consuming. This year we are all…
The Adulting Series: How to take care of 5 brand new household appliances
Are you moving to a new home? Packing must have been exhausting. I know! You probably won’t be moving everything to your new house, especially…
Bad Advice I received before moving to China
Before moving to China, I received advice from colleagues who had traveled to China on business or vacation. Most of them echoed similar sentiments, sadly…
Muslim Twitter coming at you at full force this week
This week Muslim Twitter is just as funny as ever this week, a little more mellow than last week. If you have never come across…
We are totally loving’ Dina Laraki’s art and photography on Instagram
We always love to check out who’s part of our supportive Instagram community and this week we want to celebrate this beautiful account from Dina…
Why we are in Desperate need of Muslim therapists in mainstream institutions
There are just too many issues, too many pressures, and too many traumas we are individually working on internally. There are some specific Muslim traumas…
Tayyib Eats: Stax Review
*Disclaimer* – 2019 update: Abraham’s Natural Produce is no longer supplying Stax Diner, Harlem Soul or Butterscotch Bakery (The Soul Food Group) Gourmet burgers have…
It’s Parka Weather
We finally have an excuse to purchase and bring out, our Parkas this Autumn. The runways have been filled with velvet, suede, and lycra, faux fur-clad…
80’s Shoulder pads making a comeback
You won’t believe it, but those 80’s oversized shoulders are slowly making a comeback this fall. It does take some courage to wear these striking…
Poem: I am Crimson
We are the inheritors of classifications Of limitations The official document sections, Tick-boxes, real boxes Reminders of who to be, or not to be…
Glowy dewy looks with @hodanysf
Hodan Yusuf is literally Noor incarnate mash’Allah, as a mum of 4 beauty guru Youtuber, we are never left disappointed looking through her marvelous Instagram feed.…
Fortress of a Muslim author Shaykh Sa’d Al-Qahtani passes away after battle with cancer
The author of the well-known du’a book ‘Fortress of the Muslim’ , Shaykh Sa’d Al-Qahtani passed away on the 1st of October, ‘Inna lilahee wa inna…
Film Review: ‘Nappily Ever After’ & being a Natural Hair Hijabi
As a Black woman who has done the big chop -the act of cutting off all chemically relaxed or damaged hair and leaving only the…
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