My Summer Garden Style Guide For The Heatwave
This year in an attempt to become a bit more in tune with my surroundings I tried to have iftar outside more this Ramadan and…
‘Ugliness is demonized, we should be judging people for being cruel or ignorant’ A message to our youth
Plastic surgery is a wonderful thing for those suffering from serious cosmetic issues. But. The growing dependence on it is a worrying symptom of a…
12 Reactions to “I’m Muslim and I’m not getting a mortgage”
Now that I’ve been married for over two years I increasingly get asked the question “aren’t you going to get a mortgage?” My husband and I…
Trumps Zero tolerance Policy, the executive order & its catastrophic impact on families in the U.S
Just two weeks after Trumps ‘zero tolerance policy’, and already US attorney, Natalia Cornelio, with the Texas Civil Rights Project, stated how US officials ripped a baby…
Pick of the Week: Adidas Originals Yung
Indulging in a pair of Adidas Originals won’t just tie you over for this Summer, a good pair of trainers can last for years. Quality…
How my relationship with my mother improved by asking her How she was
My relationship with my mother has always been different. To utter that sentence has taken me time, I have reconciled that our relationship isn’t…
World News Updates: A break down on trump’s Muslim ban & Yellow warning issued for UK heatwave
1) Infant Immigration centres rip baby form mothers breast The worry surrounding infant immigration continues, just two weeks after Trumps administration has encountered a new…
Watch: The Beauty News, The women destroying makeup so we don’t have to
The makeup break-up is a Youtube channel dedicated to disassembling makeup products so that we can have a better understanding of what is inside them.…
How the fight for women’s rights in Saudi is far from Over
The ban on driving for women in Saudi Arabia, has been lifted, but what does this really mean? We have seen news agencies doing the…
Perfect Boho Accessories for summer nights
Large wooden geometric shapes, layering necklaces, colours, textures and metals are a recurring theme this Summer. Let your inner boho-chic surface, with these Mango pieces.…
Muslims in the UK raised 100 million for charity and the other things we did in Ramadan
Narrated Asma: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Give (in charity) and do not give reluctantly lest Allah should give you in a limited amount, and do…
Poem: What is true everlasting love?
Some thoughts that were borne out of a conversation I had with a dear friend and sister today…What is real everlasting love? In a word:…
Allah’s 99 names: Al-Mani’- The Preventer
And perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you… Think back to a memory of when you just barely avoided an accident…
The woman who saved her late husbands savings for 30 years, and built a mosque
Abdullah al-Khaulani reported that when Uthman b. ‘Affan tried to rebuild the mosque of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) the people began to talk about this. Uthman…
What Imran Khan said about Western Feminism
Famous politician, former cricketer and philanthropist, Imran Khan has come under a little heat recently due to some of his anti-feminist comments in an interview…
Shrimp Tacos With Papaya Pomegranate Slaw Recipe
Deep Fried Shrimp Tacos with a Papaya-Pomegranate Slaw and a Peanut Dressing This vibrant recipe came out of a Mystery Box Challenge I did for…
“How Modest are we though?” – Dina Tokio in the pursuit of conscious consuming
If anyone did not catch Dina Tokio’s interesting newsletter this month here is a little snippet surrounding her reflections as a mother of 2 at…
Muslim twitter: This weeks update of the weird and wonderful Eid & World cup edition
Ramadan and Eid blues may be overtaking you, but never fear Muslim Twitter is here, to brighten up your mood! As ever we turn to…
Want to learn to code? Start from home here….
The Facts Women are underrepresented in the UK’s technology scene. According to the Office of National Statistics’ recent figures, in 2017 only 3.9 % of…
Silence is acceptance, Let’s speak more: Latifa Abouchakra
Latifa Abouchakra moved many in her tremendous speech, as a first-time delegate and speaker, beginning her address in the name of Allah. She represents the…
Refugee Awareness Week: Jeremy Corbyn Leading by example in humanising politics
Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader, expressed honest sentiments on his social media on World refugee day on the 20th of June. Sending solidarity with those who have…
Beauty trend 2018: shimmer with face glitter
Mua’s have recently moved in an interesting direction, no longer relying on highlight to sparkle and shimmer, many are using festival inspired bejewelling. Where face decoration…
How the manipulation of Islamic texts have led to Marital Rape
*Trigger warning, this piece discusses subjects relating to rape and abuse of power, please take caution when reading* The bride sits daintily on the stage,…
How the elegant art of Aerial Silk Acrobatics changed my life
A little background Aerial acrobatics started purely as a gymnastic movement art form. Today it is associated with circus performances mostly due to the influence…
Oversize summer classic sunglasses
We have seen a lot of undersized 90’s inspired sunglasses with a futuristic twist, however, when it comes to summer classics, the oversized round, and…
Refugee Awareness Week: How Knitting is Helping Refugees around the World
Knit Aid is a worldwide initiative started in the UK, bringing knitters together and facilitating them to help others in need, specifically refugees. It was…
My Nude ‘no makeup makeup’ Go to Look
I somewhat have become a pro at no ”makeup” make-up, and why? You ask? Well it’s a lot to do with the fact that my…
Calling out British preacher Abu Ibrahim & his racist Anti-black rhetoric
Twitter was left in a bit of shock recently when a video of preacher Abu Ibrahim projecting anti-black rhetoric on the streets went viral. Muslim…
Dina Tokio & Khaled Siddiq, are amongst others to reject Downing Street Eid celebration invite from Theresa May
British born blogger Dina Torkia, nasheed artist Khaled Siddique, charity worker Madiha Raza and Saffana Monajed from Project Ribcage, alongside others, have rejected Theresa May’s…
Trend Summer 2018: Basket bags
Follow the trend this summer, with these beautiful beach inspired basket bags. Vincent Pradier Structured Handle Straw Beach Bag £28.00 ASOS DESIGN coloured bamboo square…
World News: Updates you might have missed
1) Melania Trump weighs in on Immigration What happened? The first lady, Melania trump made her stance on immigration known recently, after recent reports of child…
Beyond the Confines of the Mosque: Islam during your day to day
One of the greatest struggles for Muslims is keeping our imaan from fluctuating from day to day. One reason for this, and this pertains particularly…
Take Ramadan With You
Ramadan is a training programme for us to attain God-consciousness. During the month, we starve our body to feed our soul. We become more aware…
Fitness post Ramadan
You’ve spent a good 30 days on an altered schedule of little sleep, limited calories and water, as well as a sleep deficiency and you’re…
Make A Statement This Eid With Monki
Statement jewelry is the simplest way to jazz up a casual outfit for a special occasion like Eid. If you like to keep it low-key…
#BlackOutEid in 21 photos
We waited and wondered if this year would be the best year of Blackout Eid and the joy was real, from selfies to family pics we saw everyone celebrating…
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