Islamic learning resources for the deaf created by brother and sister duo
Over recent years the Islamic childrens books and learning resources have increased presence in the market , it only takes a glimpse of all the…
What does success look like in the eyes of Allah?
With just over a month until Ramadan 2018 begins, the month of fasting and spiritual activity to draw closer to our Lord cannot be underestimated.…
Vegan Makeup: switching to Halal Beauty products this Ramadan
A new innovative beauty brand is here, and since Ramadan is upon us, what better way to show mindfulness in your day to day than…
The Reward for Fasting is Allah
Amongst all the acts of worship and what it means to be obedient to Allah, fasting is the most acute in sharpening the soul’s awareness…
The only Summer bag Edit You Need
Let’s be honest, when it comes to summer accessorises it’s all about floral patterns, sunnies, and raffia and wicker hand bag gear, (espadrilles remain controversial).…
Vegan Friendly Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
In a world where we’re encouraged to bite off more than we can chew, I think it’s crucial that we take time out to step…
Ramadan Capsule Wardrobe: Keep Cool & Modest
Ramadan for some reason in the UK, always tends to be scorching hot, it can be the day before Ramadan and the weather will be…
Beautiful Eid Craft Packaging for Your Gifts
Eid’s just around the corner! If you’re struggling for ways to make your Eid gifts special this year – fear not! Amaliah have you covered…
Your Spring Cleaning Guide
Spring is FINALLY on its way! Winter was so cold and depressing last year and I am thrilled that it will be over soon! There…
Ramadan Anxiety: Overwhelmed and Feeling like I can’t relate
What I am about to say, feels a little forbidden and sacrilege, you see people don’t normally express their fears about Ramadan. What you do…
Week in World News: Starting with the Facebook scandal taking a dive & Noura Hussein Appealing The death penalty
1) Cambridge Analytica the company at the heart of Facebook scandal collapses What is it? The company itself offers a service to political parties, and…
Muslim Twitter: Your weekly round up of the Weird and Wonderful
We bring you the world of Muslim twitter yet again, a weekly reminder of the weird and wonderful. If you’ve missed it before then head…
Making up your fasts & approaching Ramadan in this heat
The throat is parched and the tummy is rumbling. It is just mid-afternoon and the sun is shining brightly, iftar still hours away. The dry…
Keep your makeup fresh in a heatwave: prime, mist, & spray
Once again we have been blessed with beautiful weather here in the UK, but alas, the downside is a combination of a sweaty face and…
A ‘living Islam’ in Mauritania
Mauritania. A country nestled between the Arab Maghreb to the north, the western sub-Saharan Africa to the south and bordered by the Atlantic ocean to…
It’s okay to be a Ramadan Muslim
It’s okay to be a Ramadan Muslim. Ramadan was always a month of firsts for me. The first time I prayed 5 times a day…
Dear #RamadanMama – Put yourself first
Piles of plates and crumbs everywhere. Oh, how Ramadan has changed for us. Long nights at Taraweeh turn to long nights with the baby, a…
“I don’t believe I have ever heard any non-Arabic person pronounce my name correctly” – Book review: The Good Immigrant
“For people of colour, race is everything we do. Because the universal experience is white.” I got terribly excited when I read this line in…
Do Muslims really fast to understand how the poor feel? Re-educating ourselves on why we fast
For many years while growing up if someone asked me why we fast as Muslims, my response was “to understand how the poor feel”, it…
The stunning Ramadan Mubarak cake by @Amandasplate
Image Source: @amadasplate Instagram We couldn’t let Ramadan pass without sharing this beautiful bake by @AmandasPlate who has been baking from the age of 5.…
If you have faith, leave that which does not concern you #metoo & Twitter trolling
Earlier this month news broke about a #metoo incident in Pakistani media. The alleged abuser: Ali Zafar, the alleged victim of abuse: Meesha Shafi. Meesha…
Who does your Zakat help? NZF case workers tell us
We spoke to the National Zakat Foundation about Zakat in 2017 and also managed to interview their caseworkers to gain insight into how Zakat helps…
H&M has launched a new modest capsule collection: heres what Twitter thought of it
The Swedish retailer, H&M, have launched their new ‘inclusive” and “diverse” modest fashion line, in 69 countries worldwide. The first half of the capsule collection was…
Cool Yoga finds to keep you toned through Ramadan
With Ramadan around the corner, we feel we may have to put away our yoga mats, as we just don’t have time right? Wrong,…
Art is from Allah: making art can be a form of worship
“When I’m standing in front of Allah on the day of judgement, he’s not going to ask you and me about my writing. He’s not…
Want to keep working out in Ramadan? 7 tips on how to
Ramadan is a month-long religious event which is followed by billions of Muslims across the world. From the U.K, to America, to even Singapore, Islamic…
What do we know about Noura Hussein? #JusticeforNoura
Noura Hussein, is a 19-year-old Sudanese girl, who experienced torment and pain at the hands of her husband. A man she was forced to marry…
To Ramadan, With love…
My Dearest Ramadan, We waited for you for so long – an entire year almost. We counted the months, then weeks, then days until your…
Bank holiday heritage recipe: Ayfol-satni (Apple chutney)
They say food brings people together and I couldn’t agree more. Invitations, celebrations, giving, receiving, even a picnic at the park is centred around good…
Comic Series: What it feels like to be a Mama @amuslimmamacomics
1) Losing things like your mind 2) Intellectual debates with real grown-up adults become a luxury 3) You suddenly find yourself employed in many different roles…
Muslim Woman Crush: 022 @carnival.evening
022 | @carnival.evening • WHO: Atia works on content for the #CreativeStudio at Twitter HQ. • MOST LIKELY: To be harnessing the power of…
On understanding what is meant for you, and accepting that which is not
“If Allah knows [any] good in your hearts, He will give you [something] better than what was taken from you, and He will forgive you.…
30 Before 30 the God Edition
“30 places to visit before you’re 30” “30 things to do before you’re 30” “30 books to read before you’re 30” Before I turned 30,…
This Week in World News starting with Kanye West on Slavery & Poisoning of ex Russian Spy
Kanye West “slavery was a choice” What happened? This week has largely been hijacked by Kanye Wests controversial comments surrounding race on Twitter, ranging from…