Finding Ease in Hardship: An Autistic Muslim’s Guide to a Meaningful Ramadan
Amaliah is mindful that autism does not manifest in the same way for everyone. The symptoms mentioned in this article are not a universal representation…
6 things to consider when donating to Muslim charities this Ramadan
We’ve all been in this situation: a major crisis or world event takes place, and suddenly, we are bombarded with donation links on social media,…
Women in Islam: Lessons from the Lives of Five More Sahabiyat
Our beloved Prophet ﷺ was surrounded by sahabas who exemplified exceptional traits, possessed noble personalities, and strove on the path of Islam. Among the companions…
Ramadan Reflections: Khadija Bint Khuwaylid (RA)
Khadija bint Khuwaylid was as our Prophet ﷺ described, “The best of women.” Amongst the beautiful souls that are the sahabiyat of his time, the…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: How do I strengthen my heart and imaan after years of abuse and manipulation?
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…
Quality over Quantity: Re-learning the meaning of my Ramadan
I was twelve years old when I apparently committed a sin during Ramadan; I prayed eight raakats of Taraweeh instead of twenty. Young and eager…
Who are the 9 People that Allah Loves?
Both the Qur’an and Sunnah guide us to seek the love of Allah through the actions He loves as well as striving to be like…
Why Community Work Is Needed For Our Sisters
Moving to a new place away from home comforts and those familiar faces around you can be a daunting time. Since getting married and moving…
Ramadan Reflections: Sawda Bint Zama’a
I first started reading about Sawda Bint Zama’a after visiting Al-Aqsa in the month of Rajab this year. As I immersed myself in the location…
6 Ways To Manage Perimenopause During Ramadan
Note: The nutritional information and advice mentioned here does not constitute a replacement for medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or…
A 10-point guide to paying your Zakat this Ramadan
With Ramadan right around the corner, many of us will be making preparations and plans for fasting. But one crucial obligation we should not forget…
7 Ways To Increase Barakah In Your Life
Do you ever plan your day ahead in the hopes of getting as many tasks done as possible, yet time slips away and the tasks…
Ramadan as an avenue of healing for my eating disorder
Disclaimer and Trigger Warning: This article, or pages it links to, contains information about eating disorders that may be triggering. Every Ramadan, my social media…
Resource List: Here are 35 Things to Read and Bookmark for Ramadan
Ramadan comes around every year, yet as the date nears, we find ourselves in the same scramble: what can I eat for Iftar? Can I…
Back to Basics: Do You Actually Believe in Allah?
In an episode of the “Quran 30 for 30” series hosted by the Yaqeen Institute, Sheikh Abdullah Oduro posed the question “Do you believe in…
My parents’ marriage made me never want to marry. I’m glad I changed my mind.
I cannot locate the origins of my indifference toward marriage. If anything, the joys of my early childhood perhaps should have been a source of…
The Importance of Continuing to Learn as an Adult
Learning is a lifelong journey that allows us to gain new perspectives, skills, and knowledge that can enrich our lives in many ways. As adults,…
The Five Love Languages: An Islamic Perspective
Love is a complex construct that is central to human relationships and widely used in every aspect of life. It is challenging to understand love…
The Museum of My Grandmother: Le Musée De La Mamie
Le Musée De La Mamie: The Museum of My Grandmother is an exploration of French-Tunisian culture through the remembrance of the author’s grandmother and her…
The Lost Art of Listening: Life Lessons from The Prophet Muhammed ﷺ
As I close my eyes and listen with my heart to the sounds around me my soul also listens. It listens to sounds near and…
How You Can Use Islamic Practices For Emotional Regulation
Have you ever been absolutely enraged with someone, and they volunteer a homicide-inducing suggestion such as ‘would you just calm down?’ I can only imagine…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Am I intimdating?
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…
Reflections on Healing after Miscarriages – Part 2
TRIGGER WARNING: This article deals with the subject of miscarriage. Read the first part of this piece here. YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR WOMB In…
Four Ways Neuroplasticity can Optimise your Ramadan and Daily Living
Ramadan is a month in which I can spend my energy dedicated to my faith. It is my spiritual holiday where I aim to focus…
ADHD and Salah: 4 Tips To Help You Pray Consistently
Amaliah is mindful that ADHD symptoms do not manifest in the same way for everyone. The symptoms mentioned in this article are not a universal…
4 ways to prepare for Ramadan whilst reaping the rewards of Sha’ban
Islamic months and their actual timings aren’t something I have ever really been in tune with—I mean, aside from Ramadan I had no clue when…
How did the Sahabas Spend their Ramadan?
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best people are those of my generation, and then those who will come after them (the next generation), and then…
Reflections on Healing after Miscarriages – Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING: This article deals with the subject of miscarriage I’ve been tested by God Almighty with loss after loss after loss. Three pregnancies over…
Back to Basics: Understanding The 6 Pillars of Faith To Transform Your Life
In today’s rapidly changing world, it is important that we prioritize nurturing our faith so that it remains a constant in our lives. Islam provides…
Ramadan and Eating Disorders- A conversation we need to keep having
Alhamdulilah the blessed month of Ramadan is with us. While like many Muslims, I am grateful for its arrival and the opportunity to reap the…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: How This Rare Condition Impacted My Pregnancy
The nurse came and drew the blue curtains around my bed as I continued to violently retch and vomit for the third or fourth time…
The faith experiences of Muslim women in the UK are bleak – here’s why
In the UK, two thirds of Muslim women want access to women scholars, just one third of women feel connected to the wider Muslim community…
How Journalling Can Help You To Connect With the Qur’an
Nothing in the entire universe is as potent, precious or powerful as the words of the Divine. No other words have the power to tear…
How A Muslim Artist Uses Abstract Art to Illustrate the Soul
In Islam, the belief that it is the natural disposition of human beings to worship the Creator and to incline toward what is good and…
Five reasons why you NEVER need to make perfect Rotis
At age 45 I have finally understood why, unlike most Indian women in my age group, I struggle to make perfect rotis. It isn’t a…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: What if I marry the wrong person?
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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