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…

Team Amaliah’s Microwave Masala Tea

By Amaliah Team

What do we all turn to complaining and need warming up? Tea. But in this weather your average PG Tips just doesn’t cut it. Why…

Modest Jumpsuits

By Lamisa Khan

Everybody hates waking up in the morning and picking out an outfit in a rush. Jumpsuits are the ideal, all-in-one ready to wear outfit. We’ve…

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This Week in World News: Starting with Somalia & Grenfell

By Amaliah Team

  18 People have been killed in a suicide bombing at a police academy in Mogadishu At least 18 Police officers have been killed in…

Pick of the Week

By Lamisa Khan

We’re fed up of frumpy jumpers, but this polo neck sweater makes a statement as well as keeping you warm. Wear with a pleated midi…

Celebrating #BlackMuslimahExcellence

By Amaliah Team

  Recently, Dubai hosted it’s first ever Modest Fashion weekend, amassing a great amount of attention. However, it faced a lot of backlash because of…

TATE × STANCE : A Life Drawing Workshop Focusing on British Muslim Women

By Amaliah Team

  The Tate is collaborating with Stance Podcast, a podcast that explores diverse perspectives in art, culture and global affairs, to showcase an evening of…

6 Questions with Author & Activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied

By Amaliah Team

  This week we caught up with author and activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied, and found out what she had been up to, she’s currently in the…

Yemen : What’s Happening & How to Help

By Israa Abid

We have witnessed in the news how the war in Yemen has created a great humanitarian crisis and has killed thousands of people and displaced…

Chelsea Stevenson shows bravery in highlighting sexual abuse towards young children

By Amaliah Team

TRIGGER WARNING: This article deals heavily with the issue of sexual abuse against children. If you or anyone you know has been affected, please scroll…

Meet the Muslim Women Studying at Oxbridge: 004 Amna Ali

By Amaliah Team

    What made you want to go to Oxbridge? I did well in my maths GCSE in year 10 despite it being my least…

Fun-coloured Faux Fur

By Lamisa Khan

Winter means bringing out the fur. This year it’s all about faux fur in wild shades. From baby pinks to midnight blue, we’ve put together…

Embellished Collars

By Lamisa Khan

Sometimes you open up your wardrobe and have no idea what to wear. But fret not, we’ve got the cure to boring clothes! Jazz up…

The emotional stages of going through my divorce in gifs

By Selina Bakkar

When the process of divorce starts you go through a range of emotions, highs and lows but in the end you get there. I had…

Raising a Muslim daughter in America

By Amaliah Team

  When Ranna Abduljawad became a mother after twelve years of marriage, she never imagined she would have to explain discrimination to her daughter at…

The Grenfell Public Inquiry Hearings have Started Today

By Amaliah Team

The Chairman of the Grenfell public inquiry, Sir Martin Moore-Bick will be starting two days of hearings from today, going over details of how the…

Light up your Home

By Lamisa Khan

Light up your home with these unique lamps that are certain to brighten up any corner. Related Beautiful and Affordable Homeware by H&M Home Interior…

Eccentric Earrings

By Lamisa Khan

Complete any look with some quirky earrings. We’ve got the perfect ear bedazzlements to make sure you stand out. Related Cosy Teddy Bear Coats Pick…

Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 004 @reckless.rai

By Amaliah Team

  WHO: Rai is a proud Black Muslim, self-confessed literature lover, trainee lawyer and one of the hosts of @mostlylitpod ???? • MOST LIKELY TO BE:…

Cosy Teddy Bear Coats

By Lamisa Khan

All our favourite insta-bloggers are donning the cosy teddy bear look this Winter. So we’ve taken inspiration and collated our top faux shearling coats. Related…

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This Week in World News : Starting with America & Yemen

By Amaliah Team

    1. Trump Has Recognised Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel: Yesterday Donald Trump announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as the capital…

Mosques Around the World: Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestine

By Lamisa Khan

The diversity of Islam can be seen in our beautiful architecture and places of worship around the world; this week we are looking at Al-Aqsa…

Pick of the Week

By Lamisa Khan

This week we’re loving this simple boxy jumpsuit from Monki. With a mesh long sleeve layered underneath and Vans old schools for an effortless casual…

Learning that choice in my community was synonymous with “a big fat joke”

By Zainab Khan

SORRY, CAN’T, MY DAD SAID NO. The moment I realized my choices were not mine to make was in 9th grade when I wanted to…

Trump has Recognised Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel : Reactions

By Amaliah Team

  Yesterday Donald Trump announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that preparations will now begin to move the…

3 Things You Should Do to Change the World This Week: Neighbours

By Selina Bakkar

"The father said neighbours had taken pity and invited his family to a funeral so they could finish off the food." Frank Field's account of…

Mock Croc Accessories

By Lamisa Khan

Show your wild side with some faux croc accessories.From black glossy mock croc to something a little brighter, snap up these pieces from the Amaliah…

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…