9 States of Mind Post-Graduating

By Lamisa Khan

University was one of the best yet most traumatic experiences of my life. After surviving the stress of four intense years of caffeine fuelled all…

Add Some Sparkle to Your Life with Glittery Socks

By Lamisa Khan

It’s glum, grey and cold and keeping warm often comes at the expense of being the style icon you were born to be. Add some…

This eyeliner stamp vows to stamp on the perfect winged eyeliner!

By Amaliah Team

The Vamp Stamp is a Cult beauty fave! For winged eyeliner lovers, we’ve all been there – bad winged eyeliner days are a thing. The stamp…

Trump’s Muslim Ban: Summary & Reactions

By Amaliah Team

It was announced that the US supreme court has allowed Trump’s Muslim ban on six Muslim countries to go into full effect, despite legal challenges.…

Meet the Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge: 003 Ayesha Musa

By Lamisa Khan

  What made you want to go to Oxford? Oxford and Cambridge universities are the best in the world! It’s not somewhere I grew up…

Beautiful and Affordable Homeware by H&M Home

By Lamisa Khan

I’m a self-confessed bargain bragger and a firm believer that spending less is more; that’s why I’m absolutely besotted with H&M Home. H&M are doing…

Pop of Pink

By Lamisa Khan

Pink has dominated fashion this year, and our obsession with pink is forecasted to continue into the new year. We’ve got a line up of…

I thought I could outperform my identity…

By Amaliah Team

What does being a woman on an oil rig have in common with being a Muslim in Australia? Watch Yassmin Abdel-Magied give an impassioned speach…

Best Hand Creams for this Winter

By Amaliah Team

Winter means cold dry hands. But fret not, we’ve collated the best hand creams to keep you baby soft, even in the coldest of winters.…

Puffer Coat Trend

By Lamisa Khan

Whilst they may remind you of your high school geography teacher, puffer coats are definitely having a fashion moment. They’re light-weight and warm; like duvets,…

A Teacher reported a Six year old Muslim boy with Down’s Syndrome to the police for ‘Terrorism’

By Amaliah Team

A  Muslim family in Pearland, Texas were investigated for terrorism after a substitute teacher reported their six-year-old son with down syndrome to the police for terrorism.…

Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 003 @Justmebreathing

By Amaliah Team

003 | @justmebreathing • WHO: Maaria is a gifted self-taught photographer. Her pictures feature her frequent travels to Palestine and celebrate the beauty of Islam.…

18 lessons I learned on the path to finding the one

By Amaliah Anonymous

The topic of marriage, the search for a marriage partner and the centering of ‘self’ in the process is something I find myself in constant…

Pick of the Week

By Lamisa Khan

The velvet trend everyone loves is back this season! I am currently obsessing over this floral velvet kimono from Zara. Perfect for any evening soiree,…

#RTPTALKS Presents: Grenfell Inside Out – Six months on

By Israa Abid

The 14th of December will mark six months since the Grenfell tower tragedy, one of the worst catastrophes in Britain since World War Two. On…

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This Week in World News: Starting with Pakistan and Java

By Lamisa Khan

1. Taliban attack University in Peshawar Thirteen people have been killed in a Taliban attack on a university in Peshawar, in north Pakistan. Fifteen others…

What Does it Mean to Be Fearless?

By Nuzaifa Hussain

  I fear many things.   Heights. Enclosed spaces. Failure. Rejection. A world devoid of books and gummy bears. A zombie-filled apocalypse. Running out of time.…

Interior design for small spaces

By Amaliah Team

From your bedroom to the kitchen, we’ve put together some space saving hacks! For your workspace If you don’t have space at home for a…

Will Facebook’s new Online Safety Guide for Muslims actually help in tackling Islamophobia?

By Israa Abid

Facebook have launched an online safety guide today for Muslims in response to the rise of Islamophobic abuse online. The guide, titled ‘Keeping Muslims Safe…

Velvet Vibes

By Lamisa Khan

Autumn means that velvets back! The trend that feels just as good as it looks. We’ve picked some velvet pieces that will keep you looking…

Meet the Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge: 002 Muntaha Nabi

By Lamisa Khan

What made you want to go to Cambridge? I knew I wanted to complete my Law masters at a reputable institution. I never really had…

Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 002 @poelitical

By Amaliah Team

002| @poelitical • WHO: Najwa Umran is a London based creative soul and founder of @FemaleMuslimcreatives,  a non-profit Arts Organisation seeking to showcase the work…

Selina Begum – the First Student from a State School to Win Eton College Debating Competition

By Israa Abid

Selina Begum, a 16 year old hijabi student from east London, is the first student from a state school to win at the Eton autumn…

Breaking: Over 150 people killed in an attack on a mosque in Egypt

By Amaliah Team

Worshippers were attacked around Friday Jummah time. It has been reported that both bombs and guns were used to target worshippers Over 150 people have…

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This week in world news: Starting with Rohingya & Bosnia

By Israa Abid

1. Bangladesh signs deal with Myanmar to return Rohingya refugees The Bangladesh foreign ministry has released a statement saying that Rohingya refugees could start to…

Statement Jewellery for Minimalists

By Lamisa Khan

We’ve collated our favourite subtle statement pieces for all the minimalist magpies out there. From drop-down earrings to buckled bracelets, all of these sleek and…

Here’s what you can do to stop Ofsted questioning Muslim girls about hijab

By Amaliah Team

Earlier this week, Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of schools, made a shocking announcement about a policy that will see Muslim girls who wear the…

Dear Ofsted – you are telling young Muslim girls that their identity is problematic

By The Muslim Diaspora

Background: Earlier this week, Ofsted announced that they will be questioning Muslim primary school girls who wear a hijab. According to Amanda Spielman, this is…

Meet the Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge: 001 Lamis Hamdi

By Amaliah Team

Amaliah Spoke to the young Muslim women studying at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities. Both institutions have been scrutinised for a lack of diversity…

#handsoffmuslimkids Twitter roars back at Ofsted

By Amaliah Team

Earlier this week, Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of schools made a shocking announcement where a policy will see Muslim girls who wear the hijab…

Libyan Slave Auctions Raise International Concern for Inhumane Migrant Detention and Human Trafficking

By Lamisa Khan

On Monday secretary general of the United Nations, António Guterres, released a statement responding to the growing rage over the reported auctioning of African migrants…

Pick of the Week

By Lamisa Khan

This week I’m loving this green tweed coat from & Other Stories. Made with a wool and mohair blend, this coat will definitely keep you…

Breaking News: 50 Killed by Suicide Bomber in a Mosque in Nigera

By Israa Abid

Police say that at least 50 people have been killed in a suicide bombing in Mubi, a town in the north eastern state Adamawa, in…

Two-Step Green Banana Crepes

By This Muslim Girl Bakes

Let me tell you about these crepes: this is my absolute new favourite, go-to breakfast…and it’s healthy too! These crepes have no sugar in them…