Mindful Bubbles – Doodle #7 – Take a moment to step out of yourself
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
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, …
Its that time of the week again welcome to Muslim Twitter: Eid edition
We bring you the weird and wonderful world of Muslim twitter yet again. Be prepared for hilarious puns, sarcastic colleague stories, with a sprinkling of…
‘UK conservatives vs US liberal Muslims’ The Twitter beef that highlighted geographical stereotypes about Muslims in the West
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
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…
5 Tips for Qiyam Al-Layla: Night prayer can continue after Ramadan
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” ?
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…
Islamophobic tweet from Celebrity chef calls for his redundancy
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
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
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
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…
Amaliah Ramadan Instagram Take Over Week 3: A Recap Incase You Missed It
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
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
“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 news Updates You might have missed
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
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
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
@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
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
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…
Amaliah Ramadan Instagram take over Week 2: A recap incase you missed it
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…
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Muslim Twitter: Ramadan Edition
We bring you the weird and wonderful world of Muslim twitter yet again. This week marks the third week of our Ramadan edition. Be prepared for…
Just because suicide is haraam (forbidden), it doesn’t mean we should pretend that it does not happen.
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…
Seeking Laylatul Qadr
“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…
Islam in Cambodia
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”?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…