World News Updates you might miss: Ahed Tamimi Released from Israeli prison & California’s deadly fire
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
WE ARE BACK with the Wacky and wonderful world of Muslim Twitter
This week, be prepared for hijab related tweets, heatwave and hell, with a sprinkling of inspiration. If you’ve missed it before then head over to…
Jummah inspired Grey Neck Abayah
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
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
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
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
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,…
Kuwaiti blogger Sondos Al Qattan dropped from Max Factor Arabia after being called out on her controversial views on workers rights
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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…
Back with Muslim Twitter This Week
This week, be prepared for hijab related tweets, living with Muslim parents, Trump demos, and the world cup, with a sprinkling of inspiration. If you’ve…
Diaspora Dilemmas: A Prose Piece
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
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
*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
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
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!
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
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?
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’
‘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
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
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…