Bershka: The Autumn Edit
September is here, applications, campus tours, and interviews, it is a great time to make small updates to your wardrobe these corduroys, shirts, and stilettos…
This Turkish Drama on Netflix Captured the hearts of Muslims
So, we’ve gone a bit ‘Ertuğrul’ crazy here at Amaliah HQ, and if you haven’t caught on, where have you been? Turkish soap-opera saga, ‘Diriliş:…
Islamic New Year 1440-2018: An Explainer
So it was the Islamic New Year on the 10th-11th of September, and all socials were set alight with commentary. It’s beautiful how Jewish &…
Struggling with money management? We asked the Amaliah community their top tips to save the p’s
Debt is not something that we can take lightly, it affects everyone around us, it directly impacts the people in our lives who care about…
The Clean Beauty Starter Guide part 2: 4 Ingredients to avoid in your products
Last week, I discussed how today’s consumers are savvier than ever. We are no longer impressed with quick fixes, bright colours and are well aware…
What’s in a Deadline? Why deadlines imposed by society should be avoided
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.” – Juliet Act II, Scene II, Romeo…
Style crush @basma_k
Basma K is one of the original fashion bloggers, I remember her when she first came on the scene, always elegant, demure, and mad mysterious.…
World Muslim News: Starvation in Chad & Terror Attack of Libya’s oil offices
1. Deadly attack hits Libya’s oil form offices Four people have died in a deathly attack of Libya’s oil form office. Including two oil international corporation…
Pick of the week: Mariam al-Sibai’s Blanket Series sees us going into September Right
We are no stranger to Mariam Alsibai’s work here at Amaliah, the Syrian, London born, U.S based designer dazzled us over the course of this year…
Amaliah’s top 17 Muslim Comic strips to look out for on Insta…
1. Awkward first bae meetings View this post on Instagram FIRST MEETINGS. Okay so maybe it’s a little exaggerated, but it definitely feels like this.…
The Bay of Abandoned Hotels | Exploring Croatia Derelict Military Resort Kupari
I have a thing for abandoned places. There’s something to be said about the thrill and wonder of walking through them, picturing what they would…
Welcome back to Muslim Twitter family!!!
Welcome back, this needs no introduction, your favourite franchise is back again to grace your timeline. This week has been a combo of serious and…
How the world reacted to the Nike Colin Kaepernick ad
Colin Kaepernick’s new Nike AD which was aired on Thursday as a NFL season opener caused quite the stir on social media! People from all…
Organic September: It’s sweater weather so Here are Zara’s sustainable options
In case you didn’t know, This week’s pick is from People Tree, the fashion brand that has had a sustainable ethos for over 25 years. The…
Our writer of the month: Eeman Abbasi!
Every once in a while, it is incredibly important to us to show appreciation to some of our most creative, consistent, and talented writers. In…
Making my own organic skincare: eczema relief cream
Recently, I’ve begun researching to find a suitable eczema relief cream. I’ve had eczema for as long as I can remember, but the itchy, red…
Dr HANX: Gynaecological Cancers & what to look out for
Each month, we talk to our resident Doctor on different topics, relatable to all of you HANX guys and girls. No nonsense, educational posts on…
Bootspiration for Fall: The ASOS edit
WHO is excited for one of the best seasons of the year? YES you heard right, Autumn is coming in strong, well in London anyway,…
World Muslim News updates: Killers of Abdi Ali charged & Black Panthers protect ISNA convention from right-wing armed Islamophobes
1. Young Muslim man found dead in couples apartment Abdi Ali, was just 17 years old when he went missing, his body was found recently…
Life on The Other Side of Cancer is Pretty Creative
*It is cancer awareness month, we hope to draw attention to the experiences of survivors* A few years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer;…
Muslim twitter is back, and its better than EVER!
Welcome back, this needs no introduction, your favourite franchise is back again to grace your timeline. This week has been a combo of serious and…
Save the Date: What are you doing September 1st? Eid Party at Tate Britain
The Tate is hosting a major party and is inviting YOU to join together for the celebration of the recent Eid that just passed,…
Bangladesh: An illustration of the tumultuous political landscape
For a country that courageously gained independence through its protest against unjust lawgiving, it’s disappointing to see Bangladesh’s Awami League respond to recent student protests…
World News: Rohingya crisis & Pakistani unity with Turkish Lira
1. Pakistanis buying out the Turkish Lira Pakistanis have flocked to buy the Turkish Lira, outside exchange markets recently. In support of president Erdogan’s protest…
Fashion and Formations of Art: Van Herpen & The Row collection
Fashion will forever remain an art piece, growing in masses as designers shed a light on their expressive visions- bold statements and movements that allow unique…
Style crush: @2ctorkia
One of our fashion crushes at the moment has to be Tasnim Torkia, she exudes simplicity with simple trousers, t-shirts, shirt dresses with elegant baby doll…
Instagram Appreciation @cadoodler
The world on Instagram can either be incredibly small, or incredibly big depending on how you navigate it, here at Amaliah we have the pleasure…
Muslimah Dating Diaries: Dear Conflicted Carim
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…
Construct the kind of life you don’t need to take a holiday from
I used to love nothing more than being on holiday and lying on a beach, staring at the clouds and the blue sky and…
A petition has started in France calling the Gap Ad a sexist campaign because of the young hijabi girl being featured
The recent Gap back to school campaign received a warm welcome from the USA and UK because of the diversity being featured, the advert features a young hijabi girl,…
6 Quran verses and hadiths to get you through hardship
Having that void in your heart can be painful. The one that doesn’t quite feel right—like something is missing, but you just can’t seem to…
Cosstore Woman staples: The back to University Edit
We are about to fall head first into September, the season boasting warmth as the sun is still around, with a cool breeze, the first…
Why you need to support the #FreeTariqRamadan campaign -A message from his daughter, Maryam Ramadan
Professor Tariq Ramadan is a world renowned academic, scholar and Professor at Oxford University, my father. Happy birthday Baba ???? May God love you, guide…
Daughters are cherished in Islam
InshaAllah, they are glad tidings for their parents. Praise be to Allah! The Prophet (saw) said in this authentic hadith: “Whoever has three daughters whom…
We’ve just dropped an ‘Overrated//Underrated’ Episode on Amaliah Voices.
Hey everyone! We’ve been away for a while on our new podcast, ‘Amaliah Voices’, but we’re back this week with our ‘Overrated/Underrated’ session, featuring Selina,…