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…

Do you know Allah? Love develops the more time you spend with someone

By Mahmoudat Sanni-Oba

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

By Amnah

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

By Amaliah Team

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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Another dating Muslimah

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

By Israa Abid

  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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Saraiya Bah

  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

By Haafsah Bepari

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

By Amaliah Team

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…