How The Treatment of Vaginismus Improved My Marriage
Your wedding night is considered one of the most special moments in your life. In Islam, consummating your marriage is so important that it’s known…
Feeding the Soul and Nourishing the Mind: In Conversation with Bonnie Kaplan
Our path to mental well-being is a journey, not a destination. Throughout this path, we all encounter moments of uncertainty and isolation, often hesitating to…
The Problematic Representation of Muslims in Bollywood
All over the world, people know of the Hindi film industry as the factory of big, colourful films where people start dancing out of nowhere…
Navigating Postpartum and Baby Blues as a new Muslim Mother
Note: This article discusses postpartum depression. If you or anyone else is having continued symptoms of low mood, anxiety, feeling or having difficulty bonding with…
Barbie: Exploring Existentialism via Pink Hues and Plastic Dreams
NB: This review contains spoilers “My heels are on the ground…” The marketing team behind Greta Gerwig’s Barbie deserve an award because I have never…
Exploring Social Media Gracefully While Maintaining Integrity and Faith
As I engage with the world of social media, I can’t help but acknowledge the significant role it plays in the lives of Muslim women…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I’m Afraid of Confrontation
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Monolithic madness: How Comfortable Are You With Difference?
From time immemorial, both macro and micro power structures have utilised the idea of a homogeneous society to maintain control, gain wealth and demonise anything…
We Create Our Own Media : POC Platforms Being Shutdown
Imagine a people without a means to tell their own stories, with less and less platforms available to express their tenderness, their torment even. As…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I Worry My Husband Will Leave Islam
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Trailblazers: Muslim Women Share Insights on Breaking into Their Industries (Part 2/2)
Muslim women are a rapidly growing demographic in the global workforce bringing forth a myriad of skills, knowledge and experience to their roles. From professional…
Survivor Stories: Muslim Women Breaking the Silence on Rape
Trigger Warning: This article is of a sensitive nature and mentions sexual assault, rape and violence. If you need help or access to services, please…
Trailblazers: Muslim Women Share Insights on Breaking into Their Industries (Part 1/2)
Muslim women are a rapidly growing demographic in the global workforce bringing forth a myriad of skills, knowledge and experience to their roles. From professional…
Parenting without a village: 10 tips for Muslim Families
Mothers in Islam have a unique role. Scholars say they are the anchors of our families and even civilization as a whole. Nine years ago,…
Adoption through the eyes of a Muslim Adoptee
My first ever memory seems to be of a strange, dark place. The space is confined and squishy yet familiar, comfortable and warm. Years later,…
Reviving the Spirit of Karbala: Upholding Muslim Identity through Activism & Resistance
“Every day is Ashura and every land is Karbala” This sentence transcends time, because of its eternal relevance to Muslim identity. The Battle of Karbala,…
“Five Times? A Day?!”: How To Encourage Kids To Pray Salah
As one of the five pillars of Islam, Salah is an essential component to the daily lives of Muslims across the globe. Praying five times…
5 Ways to Set Boundaries in a Muslim Household
Growing up in an Indo-Caribbean family, I never heard the phrase “setting boundaries” or even knew what that meant. My parents immigrated to Canada from…
Anything But Cocomelon! 9 Alternative Content Channels for Kids
Disclaimer: The writer is not referring to ADHD and this article is not of a medical nature. If you or a family member requires help…
Tradwife versus Boss woman – How a reductive debate is reducing our impression of Islam
In a world of ever changing ideals, economic uncertainty and technological advancement – one thing remains stubbornly consistent. Online Muslim discourse. While the world around…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: How Do I Make Peace with my Future Spouse’s Past?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
9 verses From The Quran And Sunnah That Protect Women And Their Rights
And (have We not created) you in pairs (Surah An-Naba 78:8) This verse always reminds me of how Allah has a partner for everyone and…
Swipe Right to Mr Right: The Pearls and Perils of Finding Love in the Digital Age
Picture this. An endless array of potential matches at the touch of a button. A simple swipe right or left holds the power to either…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I Miss My Best Friend
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Why Muslim Women Are Being Drawn to Martial Arts and Why You Should Too
Why Muslim women are being drawn to martial arts and why you should too There I was, standing in Sainsbury’s looking at the items in…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I Marry Him Even If We Don’t Share a Spark?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Back to Basics | Tazkiyah: An Introduction to Spiritually Blossoming This Islamic New Year
This past Ramadan befittingly coincided with the start of the spring season. Much like the earth during this season, we also bloomed as we were…
Must-Have Apps, Resources, and Spaces for Muslim Women
Our phones have become a central part of our everyday existence. They are not just for calling or texting anymore. In recent years, smartphones have…
Agony Aunt: My Room is Overwhelming Me
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of…
Film Review: Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’
A British-Pakistani romantic-comedy with a spectacular cast and a stellar producer – what’s not to love? (NB this review contains spoilers) Jemima Khan’s film…
Endless Winter or Second Spring: Embracing the Season of Menopause
The female design is encoded for change. Life cycles and menstrual cycles form concentric circles that orient us to nature around us, as well as…
Agony Aunt: How do I train myself to not care what people’s perception of me is?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Navigating the Modern Maze: Muslim Motherhood in a Changing World
“Every one of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charges. The ruler who has authority over people, is a guardian and is…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: How Do I Heal From My Relationship with My Father?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Hijabi Natural Hair Care: How I Regained Pride & My Go-To Protective Style
I. Actions are according to intentions. (Bukhari and Muslim) When you fill your gas tank intending to eventually drive to the masjid or buy groceries…
Agony Aunt: How do I get over the fear of an arranged marriage?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
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