Tesco features Muslim family in Christmas Ad
Tesco’s latest Christmas video features a Muslim family, the one-minute long video features families meeting and eating during the festive season. The Muslim family are…
Amaliah went to MCM London 2017!
Friday the 27th of October, saw the beginning of MCM London 2017, a weekend filled with Movies, comics, manga, cosplaying and all things nerdy!…
Eritrea – The North Korea of Africa
The past week has seen a number of demonstrations in cities all over the world, with people of the Eritrean diaspora united in their wish…
Priti Patel resigns after meetings with Israeli officials
Image Source Following the controversy surrounding Priti Patel’s unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians during August, the international development secretary’s position seems to be under threat.…
The Balfour Declaration, What you need to know
What is the Balfour Declaration? The Balfour declaration refers to a proclamation made in a letter by the foreign secretary Arthur Balfour on November 2nd…
The ‘otherisation’ of non visible Muslim women, my story by Sahar Habib Ghazi
Sahar talks about the reductive narrative that fails to recognise Muslim women and Muslims who don’t visibly ‘look Muslim’. “As an American Muslim journalist, Sahar…
The Dry Skin Skincare Guide
Flying is not much fun when you have dry skin. A humid destination will certainly make the endless-hours’ flight worth it. And yet if you’re…
For the Love of Loafers
We’ve been lusting after loafers this season. Here’s our top five picks that will keep you on trend without breaking the bank. [products ids=”32103, 29698,…
How Learning Spanish Broke And Then Rebuilt Me
The day I found out that I, along with my husband, would be moving from England to Spain for just under a year – I…
Are you busy? Or are you productive?
Have you ever come to work or woken up in the morning with a drive to be productive and just get lots done, to achieve…
Muslim women are speaking out about being more than stereotype breakers
Muslim women have wrapped up the headlines for a while now. From their hijabs on the catwalk, Olympic stadium and the newsroom. To radicalisation, so-called…
London School of Economics Students’ Union just motioned to withdraw Aung San Suu Kyi as honorary president
Following Aung San Suu Kyi’, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, inadequate response to Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis, the London School of Economics Student’ Union has motioned…
Islamophobia Month Events and ideas on what to do #IAM2017
What is it? Islamophobia month begins today and is the start of a monthly campaign initially created by MEND and other organisations based in the…
Somali Week Festival in photos 2017
A culture rich in language, art, poetry and literature; Somali Week Festival takes part annually in London; a 10-day festival part of Black History Month…
The Erasure of Culture as A Black Muslim: Interview with Rhianna Beau
Rhianna Beau is a UK based blogger, with a BSc (Hons) in Beauty & Spa management. She blogs about about the beauty industry from the…
Halal Meat Banned from School Meals in Lancashire
Lancashire council has voted in favour of banning ‘unstunned halal meat’ from school meals; thousands of children across 27 schools in the county will be…
My relationship with Fitness
Of all the things that I wish Allah would have blessed me with: appreciation for sports is something I crave to have. Actually, why am…
It’s Payday! 30 under £30
With Payday coming your way, we’ve put together our top 30 fashion and beauty picks under £30. Treat yourself without splashing out! [products ids=”32037, 32413, 29372,…
Five Photography Apps You Need To Improve Your Feed
If you want to take your feed to the next level and get better images without having to invest in an expensive camera and editing…
What’s food got to do with your moods?
When we think about our mental health, often the conversation around food and nutrition is ignored. In this months post with Inspirited Minds they focus…
Do you know your worth? By Fardousa Jama
In this Ted talk, Fardousa shares with us what Self-worth is, her talk is uplifting and she radiates positivity. Fardousa Jama graduated from University of…
Truck bomb in Mogadishu injures and kills over 500
Al menos 230 muertos y 400 heridos en un atentado con camión bomba en una zona muy popular de la capital de Somalia. #PrayForSomalia ????????…
Eman Mohammed is one of the few female photojournalists in the Gaza Strip
Eman Mohammed is one of the few female photojournalists in the Gaza Strip. Though openly shunned by many of her male colleagues, she is given…
What does Inclusivity look like for Muslims in Society?
British Muslims are among the most deprived in the United Kingdom; research conducted by The Muslim Council of Britain reported that although a significant proportion…
Plant based masks and toners for the skin from £2.99
Skincare is vital, whether you wear makeup or not the environment we live in and other factors can have an effect on our skin,I think…
Stay Warm in Style
We’ve handpicked our favourite coats for this season so you can stay warm in style. From puffer jackets to cocoon coats we’ve got you covered.…
Channel 4, we do not need a non-Muslim white woman to “dress up as a Muslim” to validate our experiences
Yesterday Channel 4 released their trailer for “My Week As A Muslim” which will be airing on Monday at 9pm. The trailer shows a Kate…
Amaliah × 23 Code Street: Learn to Code weekend for Muslim women
This summer we launched a coding scholarship fund with our friends over at 23 Code Street. The scholarship allowed two Muslim women, Iqra and Halimatou…
How White Privilege Works Its Way Into School Shootings
A man with a history of violence, anger, and social media presence just as dark as his character boasts an Instagram feed crawling with threats…
Planning to Go on Hajj? Visa fees have just gone up, here’s what you need to know
Photo by Maaria, Visit her Twitter thread on Hajj If you are planning to complete Hajj or Umrah, it’s important to remain informed about the…
#METOO : the movement which is highlighting the scale of sexual harassment
What is the #metoo movement online? Women around the wolrd have been sexually harassed in different ways in their lives and have been sharing experiences…
The Black Muslimah Toolkit
Momtaza Mehri, a poet and comparative literature researcher has compiled an incredible and extremely vital document titled, ‘The Black Muslimah Toolkit’. pleased to finally share…
Jigsaw, the fashion brand talks politics
You may have mistaken Jigsaw’s recent visual fashion campaign as a political campaign for the next elections! The fashion brand launched a campaign inspired by Brexit…
Imagine being asked to take your Hijab off in a ‘Muslim’ country?
A young Muslim teacher has been asked to remove her hijab at English nursery school in Kuwait. Twenty three year old Fouzia Khatun, had applied…
Makeup and social media; Self expression or seeking validation?
We live in an era of instant self-gratification. And what could be more self-gratifying than the glorious selfie? Often described as the most personal way…
What’s it like to be Black and Muslim in Britain?
AMALIAH are giving away two free tickets! Enter via Instagram or Twitter (Ends Friday 29th 8.30pm UK time) The Black and Muslim in Britain project was…
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