Reminder: Pain Paradigm getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
We are so quick to numb pain. In all its forms: with a pill, a song, a high, anything to make the discomfort stop before…
The Body Shop Ultimate Ramadan Advent Calendar is here
From iconic fragrances to nourishing bath & body treats, The Body Shop come through every year with gift sets and treats. Whether it is a Ramadan Mubarak gift or a cheeky treat…
The Marginalised voices of Muslim women’s day
The topic of ‘women’s rights’ can seem a little controversial when it comes to the surfacing of attractive voices, and the silencing of others, here…
Muslim women like me need fewer campaigns that superficially celebrate diversity
I was at the gym earlier this week when a flash of a pink floating Hijab on the TV screen suddenly caught my eye. To…
16 times Nadiya Hussain clapped back to trolls on Twitter
We couldn’t let Muslim Women’s Day pass without crowning Nadiya Hussain, GBBO 2015 winner, as the queen of twitter clapbacks. If you aren’t following her…
Watch: Hodan Yusuf’s Every Day is Women’s day
Every Day Is Women's Day – A Poem for International Women's Day I wrote the first half of this poem last year for IWD (International…
Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 018 @Tania_rahman
WHO: @tania_rahman is the founder of Indian street food restaurant sensation, @chitchaatchai. Tania quit a job she loved in the corporate world to pursue another…
We are loving the new Asos feature and the spring collection too!
With ASOS planning on rolling out a new feature which allows you to see an item of clothing worn on a variety of models who…
Skin trend: Should we be Micro-needling?
So my first encounter with Microdermabrasion was in 2012, my dad’s friend is a Harley Street dermatologist, and we kind of got the V.I.P skin…
From an Eating disorder to Fitness Instructor: How thoughts help you evolve
As someone who struggled with their weight A LOT since the age of 16, spiraling into two different eating disorders along with a host of…
Salah: The Secret to a Successful Life
People are constantly seeking the secrets to a successful life – at school, at uni, at work, in their social life, with their families, with…
Muslim Twitter: Your weekly round up
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…
Pick of the week: Full length florals
Feature image source Surely we won’t be getting any more snow in the UK and spring officially started here on the 20th of March so…
Week in World News starting with Ahed Tamimi
Ahed Tamimi Jailed for 8 months Ahed Tamimi, the Palestinian teenager named the ‘rosa parks of Palestine’, who was arrested in December last year, for slapping an…
Meet the bride who refused to wear makeup or jewellery on her wedding day
Tasnim Jara’s Facebook post went viral after she posted about why she didn’t wear makeup or jewellery on her wedding day and chose to wear her…
Do I deserve this? dealing with guilt for the Blessings we receive
As I sank into the wonderfully plush massage bed this afternoon, my face cradled in that circular pillow and my body limp with relaxation, I…
A change in UK marriage law may affect the nikah – here’s what you need to know
A green paper by Sajid Javid was published today which states that an imam who participates in a shariah-compliant religious ceremony (Nikah) can face prosecution…
7 Favourites from the Hana Tajima Uniqlo Spring collection
Feature Image source: Uniqlo Hana Tajima has launched her next collection with Uniqlo this Spring, after the initial launch in 2016 which saw a collection…
7 Products I Used For Clearer Skin
I’m soon to be 25 and a sociology graduate. I’m currently working in healthcare. One of my big passions is makeup, which funny enough didn’t…
Sincerity: Honour the Truth Regardless Of Whether It’s Disagreeable To Your Audience
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ O ye who believe! Be careful of your duty to Allah, and be with those who…
30 Under 30: Beauty Edition
Treating yourself doesn’t mean you’ve got to splurge. We’ve got a list of 30 beauty products that you need in your life all less than…
#HalalDateNight: 7 ideas to keep you on your toes!
It seems like there are always amazing events, plays, shows, restaurants to try when you’re knee deep in deadlines, or feeling under the weather. The…
Trends for 2018: Fancy in Florals
Springs not too far away (we hope), just in time for the floral fabrics to come back into our lives. We’ve taken inspiration from Alexander…
Somali Youth in the UK raised £59,000 – this is what unity can achieve
Ever since Somalia received international media attention as a result of the worst famine in 60 years hitting the horn of Africa, Somali youth in…
Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 017 @BusraQadir
020 | @busraqadir • WHO: Büşra Qadir is a blogger & co-founder and creative director of ethical home textiles brand, NINDYAA.COM. Passionate about beautiful…
Why Muslim Twitter Should Leave Reverts alone – A thread by @ibnabitareq
When I think of Muslim Twitter, I think of us like a dysfunctional family, we have the creepy uncles, the annoying cousins, the judgemental aunties…
Go Green
Green is having a bit of a moment. It’s time to let go of pinks and reds and give this darker shade a go. Freshen…
“How do I have more rights to pray in Topshop than a mosque?”
There have been a number of conversations on Amaliah about mosques spaces and interactions: What Are the Social Implications of Mosques Not Having Women’s Sections?…
Bedding for Every Minimalist Home from H&M
Minimalism is a lifestyle. If you’re living a busy life, it’s nice to come home to a stress-free, clutter-free environment and unwind. H&M home have…
Leopard Print
Animal print was all over the runways of fashion weeks world wide. As spotted at the Victoria Beckham, Diane Von Furstenberg and Calvin Klein shows,…
Love almonds? You’ll love a little kheer
Image source Kheer is such an unbelievably simple and modest dessert, yet elegant enough to be served at weddings and other festivities. Unlike Western-style rice…
Muslimah Dating Diaries: Dear Sensitive Samir
A special series on finding a bae, we hear from our resident dating Muslimah on the sorts of guys she comes across. Instagram Imran, Overly Honest…
Trendy in Tweed
Forget any preconceptions you have about tweed. It may remind you of something from the Queen’s closet, but we’re thinking a little more Coco Chanel.…
weight, figure & body image
Everybody has something to say when it comes to the physical appearance of the body – and this is not only specific to females. The…
Ethical Brands: Nindyaa Bed Sheets an Interview with Busra Qadir
I remember sitting down for dinner surrounded by our friends, and Busra Qadir, now the co-founder of Nindyaa, telling us how she dreamed…
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