Shop the Look: Streetstyle with @Birgitveskivali
We took the streets of London during Fashion Week and spotted Birgit (@Birgitveskivali) in her statement trousers and oversized jumper. We think the cream oversized…
How Beekeeping is helping me to be a better Muslim
Early this year I decided to say yes to more things, so when my friend told me there was a weekend beekeeping course happening near…
The world reacts to women finally being able to drive in Saudi
Saudi Arabia ???????? agrees to let women drive | #saudiarabia #saudiwomencandrive ???? Never Never Land by @arwaastudio A post shared by My Art Guides (@my_art_guides)…
Recipe: Butter Bean Salad
This butter bean salad is a quick and easy way to have a nutritious and healthy meal. Butter beans contain significant amounts of fiber. The…
Meet Makrooh, A movement celebrating British Muslims
What is Makrooh? Makrooh, first and foremost, is a celebration. It is a platform where people share stories of what it means to be British…
FGM, Virginity testing and The Regulation of Female Sexuality
FGM, Virginity Testing + the Regulation of Female Sexuality The most difficult thing about writing about this topic is keeping it concise. There is so…
Muhammad Rabbani loses his legal case in challenging the “digital strip search”
Today Muhammad Rabbani, director of Cage UK, stood trial at Westminster Magistrates Court in London after refusing to hand over his passwords at UK border…
The Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium deficiency is a pretty serious concern. It can lead to many ailments and chronic illness such as cramps, muscle contractions, adhd, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue,…
I don’t think I love my father
Written anonymously Familial relationships can be difficult. But one that I found most difficult was the one I shared with my father. I had friends…
A reflection on Rethinking how we pray and communicate with Allah
If there’s anything I wish I was taught better, in relation to Islam, it would be that standing up in salah is a form of…
Selfridges has opened the UK’s First Interfaith Charity Shop
Selfridges have opened a concession in their luxurious department store for the UK’s first Interfaith charity shop. The pop-up charity shop is the first of…
Amaliah at LFW: The Best Modest Streetstyle
Amaliah took the streets this London Fashion Week for the best modest streetstyle and inspiration for AW17.
Get 20% Off Whistles: Shop Our Top Picks Now
Get 20% off the new Autumn collection from Whistles. The luxurious high street brand has recently released their AW17 collection that they revealed in February…
My journey to being a part-time hijabi. Hijab isn’t just for the ‘perfect’ Muslim.
I never perceived myself as the type of girl to wear hijab. But over time, I realised that just like non-hijabis, sisters that wear hijab…
Pick of the Week
I don’t think I’ve ever splurged on a pair of heels and I feel like I never would because of the great ones I’ve found…
The Makeup Hack that Saves you Space and Money
The handy makeup hack that saves you space and money. What it means to depot in the makeup world is to remove your makeup product…
The Backpacks Smart Enough to Take to the Office
Whether you’re starting a new job or want to update your commuting bag collection, the backpack may just be what you need. We’ve chosen a…
NYFW: Abayas and Hijabs Taking Centre Stage
NYFW saw Indonesian Muslim designers come together and take centre stage at NYFW for the second time, bringing abayas and hijabs to mainstream fashion. Dian…
Let’s Talk: Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Ummah
Where does one begin? As a black, Muslim woman, it is undeniable that I’m at the intersection of many marginalised identities: Being Black = being…
The Best of the Mango Sale: Up to 50% Off
Mango may just be one of our favourite high street brands right now, especially for their bags and long sleeve maxi dresses. Check out our…
The World’s Reaction to Fenty Beauty and the 3 Products You Need from the Range
Fenty Beauty has launched and it may just be the biggest beauty launch of 2017. The makeup line by Rihanna was created with a vision…
The Asos Beauty Calendar Is the Cheapest Way to Try Some Cult Products
Now you may not celebrate Christmas but this Asos Advent Calender that has just released is a bargain for trying out some cult beauty favourites…
Twitter gets real about life #afterseptember11
Post 9/11 life changed for many, not just in the U.S but all over the world. The hashtag after September 11 saw over 50,000 people tweet…
The instagram account dropping daily recipes for self love
We all sometimes need a nudge to remind us to take better care. Recipes for Self Love is exactly that! A collection of intersectional illustrations…
NYFW: The Best Modest Streetstyle
September is always an exciting time for streetstyle inspiration, especially during all the Fashion weeks. It’s a time where anything goes and can be often…
Shop the Look: NYFW with @StyleDevotee
We love seeing modest street style looks, especially when they have high street touches that we can get our hands on too. Shalini from @styledevotee…
Shop Our Favourite Maternity Maxi Dress
We love this 70s style maxi dress which is perfect for those who need to dress up for something. The wrap design of this dress…
The RCMA No Color Powder is Perfect for Every Skin Tone
We love shining the spotlight on products we think are inclusive to all skin tones, this week we’re talking about the ultimate setting powder; The…
Don’t lose heart
This one’s for those who have embarked on a journey of some sort – a reminder that you should never lose heart, and if you…
Pick of the Week
If you don’t know already, the colour red is coming in full force to just about everything this season and wearing it “red to toe”…
Shop Now: It’s not too early to get your winter coat
It’s not too early to start browsing around for those key winter pieces. Right now, we’re seeing high street brands launch their AW17 winter coat…
#Afrohijabi the visual campaign celebrating diversity in the Muslim community
Amaliah spoke to the founders at Culturing Success Rikki and Rhianna who are behind the recent #afrohijabi campaign which was also visible during #blackouteid. It’s been…
Hana Tajima has just added more to her AW17 Uniqlo Collection
Hana Tajima has just extended her AW17 collaboration with Uniqlo and it’s perfect for the minimalists out there and a great update for your work…
Cut From The Same Cloth: A Collection of ‘Ground-Breaking Essays’ by British Hijabis
A group of British Hijabis across different races and ages, are seeking to reclaim the narrative surrounding hijab. Cut from the same cloth is…
What is happening? A Brief History of Rohingya.
Source: Instagram @Rohingya The plight of the Rohingya has finally taken flight on social media, highlighting the brutal persecution faced by Myanmar’s ethnic Muslim minority.…
Asos are about to release their own Makeup Line and it starts from £5
Is there anything Asos can’t do? We’ve just found out that Asos have created an affordable makeup line and it’s launching really soon. The mega-giant…