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…

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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…

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The cure for loneliness in ramadan is community

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

For New Muslims or Muslims who are far away from their loved ones, Ramadan can be an extremely lonely month. The things that we take…

London mosque becomes the UK’s first to accept bitcoin for zakat and sadaqah this ramadan

By Nafisa Bakkar

This Ramadan, Shackwell Lane Mosque also known as Masjid Ramadan in Dalston is thought to be the first mosque in the UK to take Cryptocurrencies,…

Would you quit your full time job to start an art empire? I sat down with @MozArtSupplies to find out how

By Hanan

I sat down with Safeeya Habaik-Ullah and got to know a little more about her budding art empire, giving me the low down as to…

Rabia Z launches her sustainable and ethical collection with Modanisa

By Amaliah Team

  While modest fashion has been growing in popularity over the last few years, Rabia Z. Zargarpur launched her brand back in 2002, dedicated to modesty.…

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Keep your lips hydrated this Ramadan

By Lamisa Khan

Our lips always need some extra loving during the month of Ramadan to avoid getting chapped. Chapped lips are caused by the loss of moisture…

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Keep On Praying even If You Only Have A Whisper Left

By Humairah Adam

The ninth month of the Islamic year is one of the most glorified periods of a Muslim’s life. Some anticipate it, some yearn for it,…

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World News: Updates you might have missed

By Amaliah Team

  1. Martin Luther King, slavery, & black excellence at the Royal Wedding Here at Amaliah we love documenting the celebration of love, of course.…

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The perfect Maxi for Iftari!

By Amaliah Team

We are in love love love with this gorgeous embellished maxi dress in dobby spot from Asos. The intricately embellished long sleeve piece with a…