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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…

It’s a date! Getting Creative with the Sunnah

By Sisters Magazine

The Prophet (SAW) said: “When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he…

Writing a dua list may help revive your salah

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

And your Lord says: Call upon Me, I will answer you.” [Surah Mumin: Ayah 60]  Dua is one of the most important ways for us…

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The Struggle Of the Nafl Prayer: Take charge of Your Ramadan Routine

By Ashiya Mendheria

With Ramadan here, I try to reflect on the past year and think about what I need to improve on in terms of my worship.…

Qur’anic Reflections : Surah 99, Al Zalzalah (The Earthquake) – Part 1

By Sunday Circles

This short but profound Surah (chapter) describes the Earth’s convulsions on the Day of Judgment, and how this is mirrored by the psychological convulsions that will be…

#MakeMotherhoodDiverse In Conversation With – Meet the 3 women challenging the single story of Motherhood

By Amaliah Team

#Makemotherhooddiverse was created to battle the pressures surrounding motherhood, to encourage a nuanced story, filled with all types of voices, breathing life into motherhood from…

Suhoor ideas!

By Amnah

  Yup, you know what time it is!!  Ramadhan is only a few weeks away, and while we’re all preparing mentally and spiritually for this…

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Yearning for Submission: gaining security

By Sisters Magazine

On the evening of December 29, 2012, my knees finally gave way and I fell forward, bowing, head touching the cold, hard ground. Allah (SWT)…

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The Healthy ramadan guide by @zallibhai

By Amaliah Team

Source: thefitnest.ca Ramadan is coming and @zallibhai has got it covered with her healthy food guide. The guide takes a holistic approach to having a…

A woman suggested you should be able to fast and pray on your period, here’s how Muslim twitter responded

By Amaliah Team

A woman suggested you should be able to fast and pray salah whilst on your period this Ramadan. She received a flurry of messages from Muslim women…

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The Ramadan Explainer for your work colleagues

By Amaliah Team

For those working in predominantly non-Muslim environments, sometimes it can get a little tedious having to explain why you’re starving yourself but not on a…

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What are the Benefits of using a Miswak?

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

Using the Miswak is almost a forgotten Sunnah within our Ummah. In a Hadith, the Prophet PBUH said, “Had I not thought it difficult for…

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Could a change in perspective get you to Jannah?

By Amaliah Team

I know what it’s like to be so overwhelmed with life or emotions that you berate yourself for not being able to do the type…

Pamper yourself within a budget!

By Amaliah Team

Life is stressful, I hear you, stop what you are doing IMMEDIATELY, no seriously stop putting off some little TLC, you deserve it, trust me…

Let Ramadan Be Your Financial Manager

By Sisters Magazine

With Ramadan upon us, our minds are focused on the barakah that we want to obtain and all the good deeds that we want to…

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10 cute tips to Unite the family this Ramadan

By Shoohada Khanom

At this time of the year, I spend a few days making decorations with my children. As a family, we love welcoming Ramadan with happy…

Monki Travel essentials

By Amaliah Team

The summer will be upon us in no time and for some of you, it has already begun! These cute Monki travel essentials are the…

Weight loss & healthy eating starts with viewing yourself differently

By Sahara

A few weeks ago, as I was moving my winter clothes from my drawers to my closet I happened to come across a t-shirt from…

11 Ramadan and Eid activities for kids by Hello Holy Holidays

By Amaliah Team

Source: helloholydays.com I could spend endless amounts of time scrolling through Hello Holy Holidays looking at all the crafting activities for Ramadan and Eid, and I…

Art illustrating awkward first date moments…What’s yours?

By Amaliah Team

Whether it’s love at first sight or not the first few moments of every date can be hugely awkward with people often finding themselves doing…

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Grenfell Tower: One year on

By Amaliah Team

Next month marks the anniversary of the Grenfell fire. A horrific wound that seeps in the heart of London, since the lives of hundreds were…

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Nakba Day protests ‘The New Apartheid’: 6 Ways to help Gaza today

By Amaliah Team

  For anyone who doesn’t know, the day of the Nakba, Yawm an-Nakba which translates to the ‘day of the catastrophe’, it is commemorated on…

Made in Bangladesh: Are our consumer choices to die for?

By Shahnaz Ahmed

‘Beautiful!’ ‘Heaven!’ ‘Looks perfect!’ ‘Are you in paradise?’ After posting images and stories on my personal Instagram page during my recent trip visiting family in…

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Manners: 7 steps from the sunnah on how to be a guest this Ramadan

By Sisters Magazine

Without question, visiting one another is a highly encouraged act in Islam, for it strengthens the bonds between individuals. Like any other matter in Islam,…

How to Unlock Jannah: Jewels of the Quran

By Thahira Khatun

The priceless value of the Quran is one that cannot sufficiently be expressed in words. It can only truly be understood when a person takes…

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Ramadan: Reflections, Anticipation, and things to think about

By Sekinnat Sanni

…شهر رمضان الذي أنزل فيه القرآن هدى للناس و بينات من الهدى و الفرقان ′′The month of Ramadan in which was revealed in the Quran…

Tassel and embroidered Mules for the Sunshine

By Amaliah Team

May sun is coming in strong, and the weather finally permits some pretty flats. We are loving these unique tasseled mules. Shop the look…   Multi…

How to get help after trauma, has Grenfell left a lasting impression on your mental health?

By Inspirited Minds

The anniversary of Grenfell is here and with it comes a reflection of the loss of lives and the circumstances around the deaths, with the…