The Single Mothers That Made Men – The Role of Women In The Lives Of Four Imams
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
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…
The Power Of a Conversation with Allah: Du’a
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
“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
"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
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)
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Do you know Allah? Love develops the more time you spend with someone
Do you know Allah? Think about it, how do you develop a meaningful relationship with someone that you don’t know? Love develops the more time…
Beauty Tips and Tricks by 5 Flawless Muslims
Amaliah went and scouted some beautiful faces and makeup lovers and asked them what their top tips were and whether they had a go to…
Salah hacks that every muslim should know
We loved this youtube video by Nafisa on salah hacks – it was too good not to share! The ultimate hack with regards to praying…
Pick of the Week
This week we’re loving this boxy oversized sweatshirt dress from Monki thats fulfilling our Red trend needs. Pair with a pair of chunky trainers, tights…
Dear Boring Bashir – Muslimah Dating Diaries
The first in my open letters to the types of men I’ve come across… Dear Boring Bashir, There are only so many times I can…
At least 40 people have been killed in a suicide attack in Kabul
There has been a suicide attack on the office of the media outlet, Afghan Voice news agency and the neighbouring Shia cultural and religious…
Sheer Socks
It’s time to update your sock drawer. Get rid of those old odd pairs and replace them with a little glamour. Sheer socks will let…
Get your Glow on with these Shimmering Highlighters
Who doesn’t want to look like a yummy glazed donut? Start your 2018 with a celestial glow. We’ve picked out a range of highlighters to bless…
Dealing with Anxiety – A Muslimah’s Perspective
What’s your worst nightmare? Is it walking into an important meeting wearing your pyjamas? Being locked in a cage with a man-eating tiger. How…
Trends for 2018: Pretty in Pastels
Pastels will be dominating S/S 2018. Yes you read correctly, pastels! These pretty shades will be making a comeback with a bang. Whether it’s in…
Penny Appeal launches TV ad on ITV and Channel 5
British Muslim charity Penny appeal launched its first ad intended for ITV and Channel 5 over the festive period. Seemingly the ad aims to portray…
Trends for 2018: Denim Domination
We don’t know if it’s the Stranger Things phenomena but the denim trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. With the denim jacket coming back…
This Year…
This year I saw in the New Year under the covers. I was tired and didn’t fancy staying up 10 more minutes just because it’s…
Journals You Need for the 2018 Hustle
Next year will be the year of slaying. What better way to plan the slay than with meticulous organisation all plotted in your trusty journal? …
The Boxing Day Sales in Gifs
The Boxing Day sales are almost here. Whilst many of us may opt to stay in doors and browse for bargains online (the clever ones),…
Yasmin’s Journey: A Refugee Story
How do we expose children to the harsh realities that others face? This is a big question every parent or carer faces. In times…
Mosques Around The World: The Blue Mosque, Turkey
The diversity of Islam can be seen in our beautiful architecture and places of worship around the world; this week we are looking at…
Pick of the Week
Team Amaliah are a little bit crazy about co-ords. So we instantly fell in love with this green pyjama style shirt and pant duo from…
Colourful Eyeshadow
Take your make up look to the next level with a bright coloured eyeshadow. This year beauty went bold with popping shades on the lids.…
Muslim Dating – From “Don’t talk to boys” to “When are you getting married?”
To my knowledge, the concept of Muslim dating is relatively new. By which I don’t mean Muslim girls and boys dating one another in the…
I tried the Nike pro hijab and here’s what I think
Muslim women playing sport is not a new phenomenon as Nike has almost led us to believe. I’ve been playing football in my back garden…
Five Books You Need to Read about Class
We’re often told that if you work hard then you can achieve anything. But what if your success has been influenced by a factor that…
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