Kuwaiti blogger Sondos Al Qattan dropped from Max Factor Arabia after being called out on her controversial views on workers rights

By Selina Bakkar

Image Source: Sondos Al Qattan Instagram page Social media is known for it’s dragging culture and recently a well known Kuwaiti blogger, with 2.3 million…

Why Ozil’s Resignation is more than a goodbye to football: Cultural hegemony, Colonialism, and dual identity fatigue

By Zahraa

On Sunday, thousands of football fans learnt that Arsenal’s midfielder Mesut Ozil, had chosen to resign from international football. Releasing the statement on his social…

Here are Amaliah’s top Prettiest Parks from around the world

By Amaliah Team

Some of the most beautiful parks we have seen have been in our backyard, however,  we wanted to cast our eyes beyond our hometown of…

We have fallen in Love with this TopShop, Ivy Park Hooded Drape Scarf

By Amaliah Team

The Summer is all about pretty pastel outfits, and light materials, to keep the heat at bay, but often at night, the temperature decreases considerably,…

Here’s what Muslim Twitter has to say about Ill Muslims

By Selina Bakkar

Established in 2014, Ill Muslims founders Rummi Khan and Sadaf Javaid sought to create a space for Muslim creatives in the USA.  Their events looked to surface…

Book Review: ‘Headscarves and hymens: why the Middle East needs a sexual revolution’ by Mona Eltahawy

By Zinah Nur Sharif

  I was meant to read this book as part of my master’s dissertation in 2016. Somehow, I didn’t have the heart to face what…

Amaliahs top 3 Active Accessories

By Amaliah Team

Looking for those perfect accessories to keep your phone and keys at bay? Check out these top three accessories every Muslimah needs to get down…

World News Updates: White Helmets evacuated by Israel & Toronto Shooting

By Amaliah Team

1) Syria’s White Helmets evacuated by Israel What happened? Syria’s white Helmets have been evacuated by Israel from a war zone in south-west Syria. 422…

Mesut Ozil resigns from International Football citing Islamophobia, Bigotry, & Racism “I am German when we win, I am an immigrant when we lose”

By Hanan

Footballer Mesut Ozil,  born, raised, and educated in Germany but originally from Turkey has resigned from his position in international football. The well-known footballer and…

Pick of the week: Matte black skinny cat eye sunglasses

By Amaliah Team

It’s all about accessories for injecting individuality into your look. Every woman should have a staple pair of sunglasses that becomes a part of her style uniform. To…

Allah’s 99 names: Al Hakeem the Wise

By NWLP Sisters Circle

And Allah Knows, while you know not… Firstly when learning about Allah’s attributes we must remember they are not mutually exclusive. Allah can be Subtle…

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Diaspora Dilemmas: A Prose Piece

By Hiba Noor Khan

  I am not like you. I have tried to be like you, for years I tried hard. Even now it pains me to admit…

Halima Aden Appointed new Unicef Ambassador

By Hanan

Model and activist Halima Aden has been newly appointed as a Somali- American UNICEF Ambassador. The model has been in the spotlight for her ongoing…

Hanx Life: What you need to know about Egg Freezing

By Dr. Hanx

*HANX is the first luxury male condom designed uniquely for women* Quick Facts about freezing your eggs What is the average time it takes to…

5 Practical Steps on Making Mosques Accessible to Women

By Haleema Akhtar

In Britain today, there are many mosques which do not have access to prayer facilities for women. In cases where mosques have a physical space…

Inayah Monochrome Jummah Abayah Inspo

By Amaliah Team

We are in love with this gorgeous stripe flare sleeve kimono style Abayah from Inayah. To find a stylish beautiful cut abayah can be difficult…

Full Solution Alert! we have found the perfect Mango Openwork cotton dress!

By Amaliah Team

We have found the perfect summer dress full solution for you ladies, this beautiful long cotton airy creme dream is a little investment, however, as…

Hijabi Ballerina: Day One at the Royal Opera House

By Thursdays we wear black

I have always wanted to do Ballet, but as a little girl, I was often discouraged, I was told I didn’t have the right body…

The objectification and reduction of Muslim women at protests. Everyone “loves” a Muslim on a march, but who loves us on the train home?

By Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

The 8 pm train from London Kings Cross to Leeds is pretty quiet. I see a few exhausted people like myself, who I presume –…

Palestine, Roots, & Displacement: ‘Feeling less at home in my ethnic homeland’

By Khadeeja

‘When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind’- Chinese proverb Trees have roots that run deep under the earth, anchoring…

Watch: Plants for beginners, Keeping house plants alive by @MilasMama

By Amaliah Team

It is exceptionally hot and dehydration is inevitable. In the midst of this heat, make sure you are taking care of the living things around…

Trying to match your Tan, Foundation, and Concealer? Try these Beauty Bay 2 in 1’s

By Amaliah Team

It is hard enough these days finding the right shade of foundation, being out in the sun day after day has our skin tone changing…

Top 7 tips on travelling in Switzerland on a budget

By Farzana

Summer is here and holidays are just around the corner! So if you are planning a holiday to the beautiful country Switzerland, which as we…

A response to “What does protesting actually accomplish?”

By Sahara

On the backend of the Trump rallies and protests all over the country on the weekend, and in honour of world day for international justice, here…

Pull & Bear Summer Faves

By Amaliah Team

This beautiful orange button down dress oozes summer chic. The brown vintage button down detail has become a key feature on dresses this season. Teamed…

World News: Updates you might have missed World cup, Wimbledon Final & Muslimah’s resisting Trump

By Amaliah Team

1) Muslimahs Resist Trump A group of Muslim women, activists, academics, and CEO’s banded together on Friday to resists President Donald Trumps nauseating visit to…

It’s National Picnic month! Here are Amaliah’s top 5 places to picnic

By Amaliah Team

We have been blessed with consistent heat this Summer, and we are not complaining, London comes to light when the sun shines its face on…

ASOS: Asics Gel-Diablo Colour Block Trainers

By Amaliah Team

Here at Amaliah, we are constantly on the lookout for a set of the perfect comfy, yet clean looking trainers. We are beyond inspired by…

#TrumpProtest in 53 Photos as thousands take to the streets of London in Protest

By Nafisa Bakkar

Friday 13th saw thousands of people come together to protest in the streets if London against Trump’s visit to the UK. The protest saw the infamous…

Fast and you’ll be healthy: fasting as habit part 2

By Nuriddeen Knight

My week didn’t turn out precisely as planned. My daily average fasting hours over the past week was 15 —one hour short of my goal.…

When Ash Sarkar took on Piers Morgan on This Morning

By Amaliah Team

Youtube and Twitter were set alight with commentary after This Morning interview between Piers Morgan and Ash Sarkar took place yesterday. The host was seen…

Jummah inspo: Inayah flare Abayah’s

By Amaliah Team

Always looking for a comfortable pretty Abayah within a reasonable price range? Shop the look! Navy/Burgundy Abayah with flare £38.43

National Simplicity Awareness Day: 6 tips to clean your workspace from the Organised Ninja!

By Mona Kay

Whether you work in a company, work remotely from home, or have a home office, it is essential to keep your workspace in order and free…

ASOS long sleeve Rouge Button Maxi

By Amaliah Team

We are always on the hunt for the perfect Maxi for you, long sleeves check, button-down check, pretty colour check, long check. Shop the look!…