Mindful Bubbles – Doodle #7 – Take a moment to step out of yourself

By Inspirited Minds

Its time to learn to love you again, mindful bubbles is here to remind you to put on your incredible cape, and battle those negative…

Dr HANX: Sexually Transmitted Infections

By Dr. Hanx

We talk to our resident Doctor on different topics relatable to all of you. No nonsense, educational posts on things that matter. Kicking things off, …

Eid Mubarak from Team Amaliah!

By Amaliah Team

Salam Guys, It has been an extraordinary Ramadan that has sailed past us by a blink of an eye. It has been a difficult month,…

‘UK conservatives vs US liberal Muslims’ The Twitter beef that highlighted geographical stereotypes about Muslims in the West

By Amaliah Team

An interesting, turn of events embroiled social media over the last few nights, as a debate was sparked between Muslims from the US and the…

The Joy of making and maintaining Henna

By Sisters Magazine

As far back as I can remember, I have always associated henna with ‘Eid, even more so than weddings. I don’t remember a single night…

Grenfell Tower: Commemorating & honouring the souls we lost

By Amaliah Team

Hundreds of people partook in a silent march for those lost in Grenfell tower today, on the 14th of June 2017, the fire began to…

5 Tips for Qiyam Al-Layla: Night prayer can continue after Ramadan

By Fatimah Maitambari

1) Educate yourself Knowledge is a powerful tool and in Islam, we are encouraged to know first before acting. The believer’s actions and speech are always…

Does “a woman without patience have no virtue” ?

By Sekinnat Sanni

A very close of friend of mine asked if “a woman without patience has no virtue”. At first, I thought it sounded judgemental and rude…

Eid Eve Tux Mini dress With Buttons

By Amaliah Team

So Eid could well maybe be tomorrow! Focus on your fast, and try not to freak out too much! We have found the perfect elegant…

Islamophobic tweet from Celebrity chef calls for his redundancy

By Amaliah Team

Atul Kochhar, owner of Michelin starred restaurant Benares London, Mayfair and Dubai was called out for his Islamophobic tweet. He tweeted in response to Priyanka…

In Search of Sisterhood & Purpose

By Khatija Sacranie

In search of “The Sisterhood” and a sense of purpose Each time I meet a strong and purpose driven woman, Muslim or otherwise, I always…

Food culture & socially acceptable behaviour in South Asian communities

By Asma Bandey

Most of the time when we speak or read about food culture, it’s either in the context of learning about people through their food and…

Asking a Woman to Take Off Her Hijab for 5 Minutes, is like Asking Her to Strip in Public for Five Minutes

By Barakah

  The issue of hijab ban in Nigeria has been on for a while now and it’s just sad. A country that has Muslims as…

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Amaliah Ramadan Instagram Take Over Week 3: A Recap Incase You Missed It

By Amaliah Team

It has been over three weeks since Ramadan began, it has been quite eventful for Amaliah. Just in case you forgot we have started a…

Eid Alone? Here’s 5 things to do

By Aisha Rimi

Eid has always been one of my favourite times of the year. I’ve often described myself as a child at Christmas in the days leading…

My first Ramadan without my mum

By Aisha Ditta

“You shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and in your lives; and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you…But if…

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World news Updates You might have missed

By Amaliah Team

1) G7 Summit elicits war of the words A war of the words erupted between the U.S and the G7 allies just hours after they…

‘Bail out believers’ – the powerful campaign raising money to release Muslims in captivity

By Halima Nawaz

An enlightening Twitter forum took place on 6 June 2018. Some of the themes tackled: What does Allah say about incarceration in the Qur’an? What…

Ivory beaded wrap abayah

By Amaliah Team

The summer is fast approaching, and nothing is more sophisticated than simple cuts and lines, with neutral tones. This contemporary kimono designed with insect beading…

The Instagram Eid Looks by @Mariaalia

By Amaliah Team

@mariaalia is an Alabama grown, New York-based Fashion blogger, she is practically flawless when it comes to style. Here are a few of our fav…

Asos white Coord Oversized Suit in Twill

By Amaliah Team

Summer 2018 is all about soft but bright pastels and oversize silhouettes. This beautiful point collar, button placket, jacket with functional pockets. With a BFF…

Allah’s 99 names: Al-Sitteer The One who conceals

By NWLP Sisters Circle

Al-Sitteer can be translated as the one who conceals something. It is not mentioned in the Quran, but the name appears in the hadith (narration) of the…

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Amaliah Ramadan Instagram take over Week 2: A recap incase you missed it

By Amaliah Team

It has been almost three weeks since Ramadan began, it has been quite eventful for Amaliah. Just in case you forgot we have started a…

Just because suicide is haraam (forbidden), it doesn’t mean we should pretend that it does not happen.

By Inspirited Minds

TRIGGER WARNING This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about suicide which may be triggering. You can get help from Inspirited Minds…

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Seeking Laylatul Qadr

By Thahira Khatun

“Indeed We sent the Qurān down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? The Night…

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Islam in Cambodia

By Amaliah Team

We’re back with another piece on the history of Muslims around the world! Every week, team Amaliah bring you a little research we’ve compiled on…

Nike launches Ramadan inspired sneaker in collaboration with Arab designer: is “ممنوع الوقوف” really the new “Just Do It”?

By Hanan

Visionary Saudi Arabian artist Ali Chaaban recently revealed his newest collaboration with the sportswear giant, Nike, his line inspired by Ramadan, was named by the…

Ramadan Mosque Tour: The Suleymaniye Mosque

By Hirra Khan Adeogun

Whilst most mosques in Britain still do not provide space for women to pray, this Ramadan three women are visiting diverse mosques for evening prayers…

Here’s How to Turn Your Ramadan Around in less than 10 days

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

If you haven’t worked as hard as you wanted to during Ramadan, the last ten days provides you with an opportunity to challenge yourself and…

10 days of striving: Naima B. Robert on tips for Worship in the last 10 days of Ramadan

By Sisters Magazine

Amid a flurry of anticipation, Ramadan begins and we throw ourselves headlong into ‘ibadah: fasting, reciting the Qur’an, praying taraweeh and doing as many more…

Solutions for those Ramadan eye bags

By Amaliah Team

It has been an incredibly eventful start to Ramadan with work, study, cooking, and any other commitment you have going on, it can start to…

Ted Talk: Finding love in arranged marriages | Omar Durrani

By Amaliah Team

Watch Omar Durrani a financial billing analyst and academy teacher, American born, and India raised. narrate his romantic yet hilarious story to finding love through arranged…

The Tranquility of Tahajjud

By Sisters Magazine

Rain falls steadily outside. A loud clap of thunder shakes me from my slumber. Subhan’Allah, my husband’s reassuring arms gather me close to him. My…

Elegant Inayah Lace Eid Dress

By Amaliah Team

Eid is kind of coming up, and what better way to spend the last days of Ramadan than in worship not worrying about your eid…