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World News: Updates You Might Have Missed

By Amaliah Team

1. Gazan young Medic Murdered by Israeli snipers What happened? Razan Al-Najjar 21, was murdered at the Gazan border, after dedicating her time to treating…

Mid- Ramadan Tips for Newlyweds

By Aliya F

This Ramadan (2018) is our second “proper” Ramadan spent together. When our first Ramadan came around and we had just moved into our flat, I…

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Amaliah Ramadan Instagram Take Over: 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…

When the giving hand meets the receiving hand

By Sisters Magazine

  Late one night this past Ramadhan, as my family and I were returning home, a sudden thought struck me and I said to my…

Forever 21 Maxi Skirt set

By Amaliah Team

In need of an elegant maxi skirt for the summer months? Shop the look! Crop top and maxi skirt set £52  

How to effectively research where your charity money is going

By Sheeza Shah

Verily, Allah requires you to abide by justice, and to treat with grace, and give like the giving of kin to kin; and forbids indecency,…

Addictions to curb this Ramadan: Pornography

By Dr. Hanx

Let’s talk about porn. Pornography is the portrayal of sexual subject matter, for the purpose of sexual arousal. Coming in various different media forms, many groups…

Zara’s oversized modest Sand jumpsuit

By Amaliah Team

We are loving this beautifully subtle and sophisticated oversized sand jumpsuit from Zara, perfect for multi-use during Ramadan. Shop the look! [products ids=” 46260,  46258″ columns=”4″ orderby=”menu_order”…

Zara modest Oversized Jumpsuit

By Amaliah Team

  We love this elegant sand colour jumpsuit from Zara, it exudes femininity and Ramadan all rolled into one. Perfect for an iftar out. Shop…

Finding a Prayer Space at work

By Amaliah Team

We are fully aware, can relate and empathise- fully! Praying in a predominantly non-muslim environment can be tricky. Not necessarily because people will stare or make…

“When I get married I will”, the ultimate Muslim proverb

By Nafisa Bakkar

  A couple of weeks ago, as I got ready, I was having one of those days where nothing seemed to look good. I made…

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Muslimah dating diaries: dear Instagram Ibrahim

By Another dating Muslimah

Last time we heard about half-hearted Hassan,  this week we hear from our resident dating Muslimah about Instagram Ibrahim. Dear Instagram Ibrahim, In all honesty, I am…

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Inayah Nehru Kimono Dress

By Amaliah Team

We are here for this absolutely beautiful almond coloured kimono dress featuring a Nehru collar, kimono sleeves and with the addition of a removable belt.…

The beginner’s guide to praying Taraweeh at the mosque

By Nafisa Bakkar

[If you are spending Ramadan at home, here is our beginner’s guide to praying Taraweeh at home] You can also find our guide to a…

Ali Banat: The Gift of Cancer.

By Sarah Yataghane

Ali Banat was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, and his life changed ever since. He has shared his journey with the Ummah online and…

The beginners guide to Taraweh Prayers at the mosque.

By Nafisa Bakkar
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*Whatsapp broadcast Please forgive me* The true virtue of forgiveness

By Amal Al-Amin

Posting a picture/sending a generic message saying “if I ever hurt you, please forgive me” is an absolute insult to anyone you have genuinely hurt…

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balancing Ramadan as a student

By Amaliah Team

For most people, the end of exams means the start of summer! Whilst this was true, it also meant the arrival of the month of…

World

World News Updates: Things you might have missed

By Amaliah Team

1.The Nigerian Government outlawing the practice of FGM According to the U.N data, it was reported that a quarter of Nigerian women have undergone FGM…

8 ways to ensure you are giving to the right charity this ramadan

By Amaliah Anonymous

With Ramadan fast approaching, many Muslim charities are gearing up for what is usually the busiest time of the year in the Muslim charity sector.…

Three imaan boosters for the busy

By Sarah Yataghane

It’s true, we are living in a fast-paced world, often referred to the “rat race”  where days turn into hours, hours turn into minutes, minutes into…

@thatothernigeriangirl the #bookstagrammer bringing books alive on your feed

By Amaliah Team

When scrolling through your Instagram, Aeesha Yusuff is a breath of fresh air with her beautiful flatlays of her recent reads accompanied by a short review…

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Pretty Mango Hijabs

By Amaliah Team

Good quality hijabs are not always sold in our fav stores. Buying hijabs of quality is an investment, as it spends the majority of your…

Things to consider before putting on the niqab

By Aafira Al-Fatiha

    1. Most Muslims won’t support your decision  The last thing I expected when I put on niqab was to receive more support from…

Ramadan Around the World in 10 days

By Amaliah Team

What have you all been up to for the first 10 days of  Ramadan? Seems like there has been so much going on, and everyone…

Suhoor Smoothie Recipe

By Amaliah Team

With the little time between iftar and Suhoor, it can sometimes feel like a struggle to get food down at suhoor time. Smoothies are a…

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MAC makeup did a get ready for Suhoor post and Muslim twitter couldn’t deal with it

By Amaliah Team

A funny little rumour has been circling recently, that has revealed an interesting tradition bubbling for a while in the Middle East, more specifically the…

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Be mindful this Ramadan through journalling!

By Reyhana Ismail

Journaling is a powerful life tool, and an ancient tradition dating back to at least 10th Century Japan. There are numerous health benefits to journaling,…

Career moves: Black, Muslim, U.S Sports Broadcaster, to Educator Living in Cairo

By Imani Bashir

Typically, when you’re entering college/university you have some idea of what you want your career to be. I hadn’t a clue. For some time, I…

#VeganRamadan the internet shares a healthier approach to Ramadan

By Amaliah Team

Ramadan is often overlooked as a time in which we must introspectively assess our actions holistically. That means taking absolutely everything into account most of all…

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Post Iftar sweet treats with The apple blue patisserie

By Amaliah Team

Source: The Apple Blue Patisserie Facebook I first came across the sisters behind The Apple Blue Patisserie at the Muslim Lifestyle Expo, their desserts looked…

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Duckegg Satin Eid party Inspo: Shop the Look!

By Amaliah Team

  For all those Eid parties you’re about to be invited to. The summer months are all about subtle, pretty colours, matched with floaty fabrics.…

Our Writer of the Month: Mahmoudat Sanni- Oba!

By Amaliah Team

Our Writer of the month is Mahmoudat Sanni Oba! Every once in a while, it is incredibly important to us to show appreciation to some of…

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Ramadan Reflections by Halal Girl About Town

By Halal Girl About Town Writes

As a child, Ramadan would be one of my favourite times of the year. You would find Mum in the kitchen making her well-loved Iftar…