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…

Trends for 2018: Denim Domination

By Syma Rahman

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…

By Soraya Zahid

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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Israa Abid

  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

By Israa Abid

  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

By Lamisa Khan

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

By Lamisa Khan

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?”

By Another dating Muslimah

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

By Rawnak Jassm

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

By Lamisa Khan

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…

These Two Mothers Have Launched a Campaign to Celebrate Interfaith Diversity

By Amaliah Team

In a world where we are becoming more and more divided by that which makes us different, two mothers from two different faiths and two…

Meet the Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge: 005 Supti Akhtar

By Lamisa Khan

What made you want to go to Oxbridge?  I wanted to give it a go, see if I could get in.It was never something I even…

Berets: The Accessory of this Winter

By Lamisa Khan

Everyone has been sporting this seasons chicest accessory; the beret. A staple feature at Paris fashion week this autumn, seen at the Christian Dior runway…

5 Restaurants you probably didn’t know about that serve Halal meat

By Amaliah Team

  Whenever friends from America visit me in London they always are in awe of how many halal options there are! We’ve found 5 restaurants…

This BBC Asian Network Presenter really just asked if you can be Black and Muslim

By Amaliah Team

Nomia Iqbal presented today’s show on BBC Asian Network which spoke about racial discrimination as well as the lack of representation seen at Dubai Modest…

False Lash Affair

By Lamisa Khan

Want to add some glamour to your party look? Amp up the drama for any celebration or evening soiree with some false lashes. Whether you’re…

Firdaus, the Nigerian Law Student who was Denied her call to the Bar because of her Hijab

By Amaliah Team

Amasa Firdaus Abdusalam a Nigerian law graduate, was denied her call to the bar after refusing to take her hijab off. She was not allowed…

India Clears Bill that makes ‘Triple Talaq’ a Criminal Offence

By Amaliah Team

On Friday the 15th of December in a meeting chaired by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Cabinet approved a draft law, under which…

Do Your Interpersonal Skills Make You Intelligent?

By Zahra Al-Haddad

  I’m sure most of you have heard of IQ, but have you heard of EQ? The term emotional intelligence was first proposed in 1990…

Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 005 @Fatuminamusic

By Amaliah Team

  005 | @fatuminamusic • WHO: Fatumina is a multi-talented Muslim woman. A final year PhD student working in the area of Regenerative Medicine of…

Golden Girl

By Lamisa Khan

Add some glitz and glam to your wardrobe with some golden touches. Whether you’re feeling bold or just want a subtle shimmer, we’ve got the…