Oversize summer classic sunglasses

By Amaliah Team

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

By Amaliah Team

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

By Black Gal and Skin Care

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

By Amaliah Team

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

By Amaliah Team

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

By Amaliah Team

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

World News: Updates you might have missed

By Amaliah Team

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

By Zainab Dawood

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…

Ramadan

Take Ramadan With You

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

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…

8kg

Fitness post Ramadan

By Zahra Khimji

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…

monki

Make A Statement This Eid With Monki

By Amaliah Team

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

By Amaliah Team

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…

Allah is preparing you and strengthening you

By Sunday Circles

“And He found you lost and guided [you].” (Ad-Duhaa: 7) Allah has given each individual different characteristics, skills and experiences, and the way you choose…

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…

Instagram take over

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…

World

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…