78 Breathtaking photos of Hajj
If you haven’t come across Mariaa Lohiya’s photos while she is going through Hajj – you’re missing out. The 23-year-old photographer has been tweeting images of…
Top 3 Muslim designers to keep your eye on…
We love to find and support upcoming talent in Muslim female fashion designers, we have selected these brands because we felt they provided a different flavour,…
6 tips to manage life as a high functioning depressive
The NIMH (National Institue of Mental Health) estimates that in the United States, 16 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2012.…
World News: Boris Johnson settling Burqa comments with Tea & Erdogan calling out ‘back stabbing’ US
1. Students or Hope of Bangladesh? Following a young girl and a young boy run over by a bus and killed in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday 29th…
10 ASOS Accessories to add to your outfit
1. ASOS DESIGN supersoft long woven scarf with tassels 2. ASOS wool Berret 3. Ottoman Hands gold plated S initial pendant necklace 4. ASOS DESIGN long…
Eid Earring haul
We all know the feeling when you just can’t seem to find that perfect accessory to your Eid outfit, the night before Eid. Running around,…
Where’s my happily ever after? The rise in unrealistic relationship goals
Do you ever wonder about this? Do you wonder how you ended up in the life you are in right now, where things just haven’t…
Halal Gems’ Top 5 Michelin Starred Restaurants for Eid
At Halal Gems, we visit hundreds of restaurants every year. The cream of the restaurant crop, or more appropriately in French, the ‘creme de la…
A Shackled heritage of a national dream to be Palestinian: za’atar, knafeh & dabke
Out of Gaza’s population of 1.8 million, nearly 1.3 million of them are refugees from the pre-1948 borders, who have been displaced as a result…
#Be_a_man the hashtag that triggered gender rights Twitter wars in Morocco
A hashtag was started by one Moroccan male social media user, recently during the heatwave in Morocco calling all other men to ‘be a man’…
Acceptance of the fact that I am needy
As the end of 2017 passes us by and we get through January, I cannot help but think: what lessons have I learnt? In what…
Our Writer of the month: Furqan Mohamed!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
Muslim Twitter IS BACK this week with a little more madness…
As ever we are back again this week with your favourite franchise, Muslim twitter. Deconstructing the complexity of navigating our identities in this world. Expect…
A Promise of Paradise
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!
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!
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
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?
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
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
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…
7 types of social media commenters you’ve come across
We love a little social media action on Amaliah.com. If you check out our twitter we are popping with action about everything to do with…
Palestine in 14 powerful images as Ahed Tamimi is freed
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
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?
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
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
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…