On Zadie Smith and Palestine: A Moral Vacuum

By Mariya bint Rehan

On the same day we received news of The New York Times being awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting, we were fortunate enough…

The Power of Poetry: How Palestinian Poets have Guided the Resistance

By Mohsina Alam

When I think of Palestine, I think of the warm aroma of maqlubah and musakhan. I think of folk songs played on the lute and…

Agony Aunt: I Need Affordable Mental Health Care Tips

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

Why Muslims Need to Become Abolitionists

By Amaliah Team

Abolitionists are people who believe in dismantling systems of oppression instead of reforming them from within. Abolition as a practice is a radical act of…

6 Important Lessons I Learned From Memorizing The Quran

By Farah El-Jayyousi

It has been nearly two and a half years since I first set off on a fateful two-hour drive to meet my Qur’an teacher, with…

Palestine and Kashmir Echo the Interconnected Call for Global Freedom

By Rida Ali

As the resounding calls for the liberation of Palestine echo across the globe with unprecedented emotion in recent months, they have profoundly altered our lives…

Agony Aunt: Should I explain Past Trauma to a Potential Suitor for Marriage

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

The Art of Collecting: How Do I Start as a New Investor?

By Kudirat Olateju

Collecting can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can also be a bit confusing when it comes to valuing your collection, particularly if…

Daughters of the Prophet (ﷺ): The Remarkable Life of Zainab (RA)

By Zainab bint Younus

It was narrated from Hajjaj: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If there was only one day left…

How to Make Mosques Accessible for People with Disabilities

By Amanati

Our vision at Amanati is to see a fully inclusive community that provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of abilities. We have hope that our…

6 Ways Umrah Strengthened my Covenant with Allah (SWT)

By Alaa Badr

I was first introduced to the notion of al-’ahd, the covenant, a decade ago during a course on Quranic Translation. Our professor was a brilliant…

Agony Aunt: How to Navigate Spiritual Differences with My Husband

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

15 Exciting Eid events across the UK to Celebrate with Your Family and Friends

By Shaheena Uddin

Eid-al-Fitr is just around the corner! Whatever day you are celebrating, there are an array of activities and events happening across the UK that will…

Letters to Palestine

By Amaliah Team

It’s possible that when you think of Palestine, particularly Gaza, endless videos of violence and pain come to your mind. But it is also true…

5 Budgeting Tips for Ramadan and Beyond

By Kudirat Olateju

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide, as we enjoy a time of dedication and intentional practice, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. It’s…

Muslim Women’s Zakat Fund: A Call to Take Care of Muslim Women in the UK

By Amaliah Team

“What is the point of three million Muslims if Ayesha has to sleep on the streets?” asks the CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, Dr.…

A Guide on How to Perform Umrah

By Amaliah Team

After years of making heartfelt du’as, it has finally happened, you have been called by the One whom you have been calling upon. You are…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Dina & Bibi’s Samboosa! 

By Dina Macki

Ramadan is only ever complete with Samboosa, aka Samosas. At home, my grandmother, mother and I spend a month prepping loads of them – we…

A Guide to Ibadah During the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

As we come into the last ten nights of Ramadan, many of us will be reflecting on how our Ramadan has gone so far, possibly…

It’s Not Ramadan Without – Jenan & Mama’s Palestinian Asafeer!

By Jenan Ashi

Asafeer, or Atayef Asafiri, are a Ramadan classic throughout the Levant region. It is said that they originated from the Abbasid Caliphate when the Caliph’s…

Navigating Ramadan: Practical Planning for a Purposeful Month

By Dina Aziz

As Ramadan approaches, our attention turns to deepening our relationship with Allah and enhancing our spiritual journey. Like our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), who found solace…

Agony Aunt: Preparing For Umrah

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

The Power of Words And The Bracelets Of Kisra

By Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu

“A bank in the sky  Or a ministry of words   Will determine our lives”   ~ All the Birds were Invited to a Feast in the…

Notes to My Younger Self: How and When to Break Off An Engagement

By Hannah Alkadi

Note: The women referenced in this article are under pseudonyms for privacy, however, their stories are real. All the signs were there, and yet, for…

4 Hadiths on the Importance of Sha’ban and 12 Ways to Act on Them

By Amaliah Team

What is Sha’ban? Sha’ban is the eighth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, or Hijri Calendar, falling in between Rajab and Ramadan. Sha’ban is translated…

On Being Single And Spiritual – 7 Muslim Women Share Their Journey

By Imrana Mahmood

Conversations around Muslim women who lead single lives seem to trigger many people. On one hand, Muslims – especially Muslim women – are reminded that…

Agony Aunt: How to Make up Missed Prayers

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

Back To Basics | Making Salah Your Dialogue With The Divine

By Ammarah Ahmed

“Glory be to the One Who took His servant ˹Muḥammad˺ by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose surroundings We have blessed,…

Revisiting Islamic Education Before Colonialism

By Iqra Babar

The call to acquire and understand knowledge can be traced back to the times of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when Angel Jibreel revealed unto him…

Fatima Al-Fihri – The Woman Behind the Oldest University of the World

By Aaisha Mukhtar

The 7th until the 16th century was an era of significant scientific, religious, philosophical and cultural development for Muslims around the globe. The Islamic Civilisation…

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Self discovery: don’t wait for the new year to begin self development

By Noor Majid

With the explosion of self-love and self-discovery talk across the internet, I started to notice a pattern across the board. Islam is known to be…

Agony Aunt: How To Pray on Time at Work

By Maya Areem

We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…

A Big Sister’s Guide to Higher Education in the UK

By Samra Abbass

Choosing an undergraduate university degree can be overwhelming, especially when faced with countless options. It also requires a level of accountability that many of us…

What Is Happening in Sudan? A Resource and Guide

By Amaliah Team

Sudan is facing a turbulent and dangerous time right now, and is currently experiencing “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history“, according to…

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The spiritual checklist: Preparing the heart for the month of Ramadan

By Seeds of Selma

Sow the seeds in Rajab Irrigate the crop in Sha’ban Reap the harvest in Ramadan A Ramadan well-prepared for can change your life, in fact…

Duas For Umrah

By Amaliah Team

When we go for Umrah, we see many pilgrims holding small booklets and reciting designated du’as for each round of the tawaf and sa’ee. Contrary…