Amena Khan steps down from L’Oreal’s latest “Inclusive” campaign

By Amaliah Team

Earlier this week we saw Amena Khan, Muslim youtuber and  influencer, grace the latest L’Oreal hair campaign alongside other influencers. The campaign saw a range of influencers…

5 Steps to radiant skin

By Cathy Cao

It’s the dead of winter and your skin has seen better days. Here’s a quick guide, just 5 steps, on how to keep your skin…

Pride or Prejudice: The Conundrum Faced by Job Hunters and Students of Colour

By Mina Hadi

I was at work the other day, chatting with my colleague and telling her about my recent job applications to a couple of publishing houses.…

Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 008 @uncreative

By Amaliah Team

007 | @Uncre8ive • WHO: Maryam is an artist, photographer, actress and all round creative based in Sweden. • MOST LIKELY TO BE: Taking beautiful…

5 Easy DIY Turmeric Face Masks

By Lamisa Khan

Turmeric is known to have have anti-inflammatory properties and is great for treating acne and even psoriasis. Its qualities as an antioxidant, wrinkle preventer and…

Soul Restoring Bath Products

By Lamisa Khan

It’s been a long busy week. It’s time to turn the taps on and turn yourself down. Wash away the blues with the help of…

Muslim Sisterhood: The Photography Project taking Social Media by Storm

By Amaliah Team

Muslim Sisterhood is a photography project that capture Muslim women in London. The project was founded by photographer Lamisa Khan, and artists Zeinab Saleh and…

Pick of The Week

By Lamisa Khan

It’s always difficult to find an affordable modest evening dress that doesn’t look fussy and frumpy. But ASOS have come to your rescue with this…

Glossy Lips

By Lamisa Khan

The dewy natural look will always be in fashion but glossy lips are having a bit of a moment. Clear lip gloss can get you…

I am different. We are all different.

By Humayra Abdul Razakq

Having recently moved alone to an area of little ethnic diversity in the country, and looking so visibly ”Muslim”, I am becoming increasingly conscious of…

Jum’ah at the Tate: Interview with Artist Abbas Zahedi

By Lamisa Khan

  How do you feel about praying Jum’ah at the Tate? London based artist Abbas Zahedi is organising just that as an installation, part of…

The Ordinary Product that will Save Your Dry Skin

By Lamisa Khan

Cold winter days aren’t always the kindest to our skin. Fluctuating between the freezing out doors and central heating often can leave you skin feeling…

Three Ways Learning Allah’s Names Can Transform Your Life

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

As Muslims, our purpose revolves around the worship of Allah SWT. He tells us in the Qur’an,   “And I did not create the jinn…

Pouring from an empty cup: Motherhood-Are we supporting single mothers enough?

By Inspirited Minds

“Paradise is at the feet of your mothers”, Prophet Muhammad. Being a mother is hard. I know, I know. Motherhood is a blessing and it…

Why aren’t Muslim girls afforded the same right to exist in the way other children are?

By Maleeha Masood

As a 20-year-old Muslim woman, I’ve learnt – rather, forced to learn – to navigate the questions thrown at me by classmates, colleagues, the media,…

The world’s largest unlawful mass forced return of refugees just happened

By Hiba Noor Khan

1.6 million Afghan refugees currently residing in Pakistan have been ordered by the Pakistani government to leave the country within the period of a month.…

Primary school in Newham bans hijab for children

By Amaliah Team

One of the best state primary schools in the country has made the move to ban the hijab for it’s under eights, this also comes…

If we care for ourselves, we can better care for others. 

By Zahra Biabani

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…

7 things you absolutely should not say to a new mum

By Selina Bakkar

When someone has a baby there are a few things you really should avoid saying and even thinking for that matter.  Just take your gift,…

Self-love as a Form of Worship

By Siddiqa Yusuf

Oh you, beloved child Forever wishing to be anyone But yourself Forever wishing to exist outside of this body Unaware of how the light of…

How big of a deal is it to refuse a handshake anyway?

By Aminata Salla

Questions, Answers, and Tips… While it is seen as a norm to reciprocate and shake hands in a professional setting here in the west mainly,…

“If you don’t learn how to cook, what will you have to offer your husband?”

By Wasima Islam

My daily vocabulary has included the words cooking, sewing and husband more in the past couple of days than it has in the past year…

The Single Mothers That Made Men – The Role of Women In The Lives Of Four Imams

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

Women have been instrumental in the growth and development of Islam. The first person to accept the message of Islam was Khadija (May Allah Be…

What Pot Plants taught me about Self-Growth

By Hiba Noor Khan

I recently noticed one of my beloved living room plants looking rather squeezed for space in it’s terracotta pot. This beautiful plant has vibrant shiny…

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Food Inspo

By Selina Bakkar

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The Power Of a Conversation with Allah: Du’a

By Sajidah Ali

As a younger girl, one of my teachers once told me that if you perform two units of Nafl prayer, and make Du’a, praising the…

My Hijab story: from “White” to “Minority”, the Consciousness of an Alternative Reality

By Safaa Loukili Idrissi

  “Take it off!“. The controller is sitting before me, behind the glass, my passport in her hands. She is staring down at me with…

Ahed Tamimi, the 16 year-old-girl who is fighting for Palestine

By Hiba Noor Khan

"Her fate is now in the hands of people who don't even see Palestinians as full human beings." Israel charges Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi…

Circular Bags

By Lamisa Khan

We’ve taken inspiration from Istanbul based designer Mehry Mu and are loving the circular bag trend. Get your circular chic on with a cute round…

Your relief lies in aiding others…the way of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

By Thahira Khatun

“Whoever walks with his brother regarding a need until he secures it for him, then Allāh the Exalted will make his footing firm across the…

Trends for 2018: Checkmate

By Lamisa Khan

Checks, plaids, and ginghams are in and this time it’s all about oversized-boxy fits and layering, a dream for modest dressers. Clashing checks might be…

Team Amaliah’s New Years Resolutions

By Israa Abid

  A new year usually means reevaluation of the last 365 and  new beginnings. Whilst we believe you can make a positive change in your…

Picture Yourself Pretty – Reflections on Snapchat Filters

By The Culture Critic

Recently I’ve been thinking about the implications of Snapchat and how it impacted the perception of myself, aesthetically and otherwise. The thought at first seemed…

Trends for 2018: Dress over Pants

By Syma Rahman

The unexpected dress-over-pants style from our childhoods has crept into fashion and Vogue insists it’s an essential trend this year to keep an ‘investment summer…

A Skin Care Guide to Create Your Ideal Routine

By Latifa Saber

If you want to read about the hottest newest skincare products in the game, I’ll have to disappoint you because this is not that kind…

Trends for 2018: Trench Coat Takeover

By Lamisa Khan

Trench coats have always been trendy and they’re back this new year in full swing. From Céline to Maison Margiela, catwalks this S/S2018 featured everyone’s…