Our Writer of the month: Furqan Mohamed!

By Amaliah Team

This months writer of the month is Furqan Mohamed, we appreciate her contributions providing her nuance perspectives on identity, American politics, and social commentary. She illustrates…

This weeks head to toe Style Muse: @MariaAlia

By Amaliah Team

New York-based, blogger Maria has stolen our hearts a little with her social media presence. This girl knows style and aesthetics go hand in hand. We…

On International Cat Day Here are 11 Misconceptions You May Have About Cats

By Hanan

So on International Cat Day, I decided to introduce a special someone in my life that not everyone knows about, her name is Mulan,  she…

Boris Johnson likens women in niqab to letterboxes and bankrobbers

By Amaliah Team

Boris Johnson is often the centre of a miscalculated or what may appear like an uninformed opinion. His recent resignation from the cabinet may have…

Google Doodle pays homage to Ibn Sina and the Islamic Golden Age

By Amaliah Team

A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on the Google homepage that aims to commemorate holidays, events, achievements, and people. Today’s Google doodle pays…

World News: Updates you might have missed The Niqab ban in Denmark & Unrest in Bangladesh

By Amaliah Team

1. Danish Niqab Ban Protests were active all over  Copenhagen, Denmark when the law banning Niqabs was put into full effect.  The ban will mean…

Pick of the week: Why you need this Stud Bucket Bag

By Amaliah Team

Having a smaller bag is not a statement it is a philosophy, a way of life, it is saying this little red delight is here…

These photographers are raising awareness of breastfeeding in public

By Amaliah Team

The Public Breast Feeding Awareness Programme was founded in 2013 by Leilani Rogers with a simple aim; to normalise breastfeeding around the world. PBFA is…

10 things to do in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

By Come fly with B

Sarajevo has so much to offer, particularly if you’re interested in history and culture. We spent three days exploring the city during our Bosnia-Croatia trip in May,…

A Promise of Paradise

By Sisters Magazine

A woman’s love is deep and runs strong; it’s tender and fierce and sometimes needs no more than an instant to establish a bond that…

We have sighted 2 gorgeous Summer Full solution Dresses!

By Amaliah Team

Let yourself be inspired this Summer with these intricate delights, tailored cut, long sleeved maxi dresses for occasions ware. Pastel colours, florals, and pretty elegant…

It is party season so here are Superdrug’s top 5 super sweet gifting range products!

By Amaliah Team

Gifts don’t have to be flashy and expensive to be received well. This season is all about managing space and getting into the habit of…

#AINTNOTOKEN the campaign challenging the tokenisation and fetishisation of Muslim ethnic minorities in the beauty and fashion industries

By Amaliah Team

Zainab Hassan is a Makeup artist, writer, creator, and model. Known for creating beautiful makeup looks, generating creative photography content, whilst celebrating black excellence in its…

Judge rules in favour of divorce: Is a Nikah finally recognised as a legal ceremony in the UK?

By Amaliah Team

Let’s review what it means to get married and divorced under UK law. According to the government website Directgov.org, “You can get married or form…

Summer is in full throttle and so is our compiled Tropical Collection: The Boohoo edit

By Amaliah Team

This year we have seen a perfect combination of Tiger Copenhagen inspired millennial pink, flamingos, tropical fruits, palms, lemons, watermelons, and pineapples, with bright island…

Muslimah Dating Diaries: Dear Hardly there Hatim

By Another dating Muslimah

A special series on finding a bae, we hear from our resident dating Muslimah on the sorts of guys she comes across.  Overly Honest Osman, Computer…

Palestine in 14 powerful images as Ahed Tamimi is freed

By Soufia

Portraits of Palestine: Lives Under Occupation 2018. I will be sharing a one month journey through cities and villages in the West Bank as well as…

Back to Basics: Being Muslim a lifestyle guide Part 1

By The Fit Hijabi

Back again with the Islamic bookclub! I’ll post a summary of each chapter of an Islamic book I’m reading, so you get the rundown without…

An honest reflection of a Marriage event: Happily ever after or just another Tinder?

By Barfi

I’ve never been to a marriage event before but signing up to one felt like the right thing to do. I had no idea what…

Zara’s new campaign gives a nod to modest fashion

By Faiza Saqib

Zara’s most recent summer campaign features many great styles, that show a sense of luxury for the summer and coming seasons must haves – shot…

Ahed Tamimi released from prison, whilst two Italian artists arrested and exiled for painting a Mural of her in the West Bank

By Soufia

Ahed Tamimi, a Palestinian teenager and activist from the occupied West Bank was released on Sunday alongside her mother Nariman after serving an eight-month prison…

World News Updates you might miss: Ahed Tamimi Released from Israeli prison & California’s deadly fire

By Amaliah Team

1. Ahed Tamimi released from Israeli prisons after 8 months The teenager who was arrested with her mother 8 months ago, for ‘slapping’ an Israeli soldier,…

Poem: What will people say? Their thoughts are not your reality

By Ptissem Abourachid

Do you ever wonder… What would people say if they knew you were having marital problems? If they knew that your spouse, who appears so…

Pick of the Week: Cropped Kick Flare Trouser

By Amaliah Team

We are all about pretty two-piece matching suit sets. We are loving the kick flare trouser, even more, look how this one is styled with…

Book Review: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Nolan

By Safiya J Scherfi

Blurb In 1967, Bashir Al-Khayri, a Palestinian twenty-five-year-old, journeyed to Israel, with the goal of seeing the beloved old stone house, with the lemon tree…

Are your friends knocking your confidence? It’s ok to walk away

By Selina Bakkar

It is world friendship day, but what do you truly think of your friends? Time for a few home truths… Do you feel like your…

10 Family Beach Vacation Tips

By Salma Dinani

A couple years back, we went on a family reunion trip to Mexico. It was the first time both the kids have been and they…

The Amaliah community tell us 27 ways they can suss out an F boy

By Amaliah Team

A few days ago one of our writers published a piece about finding the red flags in a man, and what to look out for…

Jummah inspired Grey Neck Abayah

By Amaliah Team

This elegant abayah is a simple purchase for this summer, no layers needed, the high neck and simple cut allows for movement, and flow without becoming overbearing.…

A letter to my parents, my graduation is for you

By Nihal Qawasmi

May has always been my favorite month out of the entire year. True, I might be biased, given that it’s my birth month. But hey,…

Pulling off Yellow in this heatwave

By Amaliah Team

Yellow on the gram summer dresses out in full bloom ???????????? A post shared by HABIBA DA SILVA ???????????????? (@lifelongpercussion) on Jul 13, 2018 at…

This Muslim woman took all her hate tweets and made a poem #lovetrumpshate

By Amaliah Team

so I took all my hate tweets & turned them into a poem. ???? see the whole project, including tweets here: https://t.co/1jM2IsmzL1#NoBanNoWall pic.twitter.com/hk6FYaey7K — AZMIA…

Jakarta vs. London, a muslim student depicts life’s differences through illustrations

By Amaliah Team

Check out how this native Jakartan Muslim comic, take London in this series of hilarious comic strips illustrated by Fadilah. Based on a true story,…