It’s Not Ramadan Without – Dina & Bibi’s Samboosa!
Ramadan is only ever complete with Samboosa, aka Samosas. At home, my grandmother, mother and I spend a month prepping loads of them – we…
A Guide to Ibadah During the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan
As we come into the last ten nights of Ramadan, many of us will be reflecting on how our Ramadan has gone so far, possibly…
It’s Not Ramadan Without – Jenan & Mama’s Palestinian Asafeer!
Asafeer, or Atayef Asafiri, are a Ramadan classic throughout the Levant region. It is said that they originated from the Abbasid Caliphate when the Caliph’s…
Navigating Ramadan: Practical Planning for a Purposeful Month
As Ramadan approaches, our attention turns to deepening our relationship with Allah and enhancing our spiritual journey. Like our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), who found solace…
Agony Aunt: Preparing For Umrah
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
The Power of Words And The Bracelets Of Kisra
“A bank in the sky Or a ministry of words Will determine our lives” ~ All the Birds were Invited to a Feast in the…
Agony Aunt: Explaining to Parents About Choosing a Different Career Path
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Notes to My Younger Self: How and When to Break Off An Engagement
Note: The women referenced in this article are under pseudonyms for privacy, however, their stories are real. All the signs were there, and yet, for…
4 Hadiths on the Importance of Sha’ban and 12 Ways to Act on Them
What is Sha’ban? Sha’ban is the eighth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, or Hijri Calendar, falling in between Rajab and Ramadan. Sha’ban is translated…
On Being Single And Spiritual – 7 Muslim Women Share Their Journey
Conversations around Muslim women who lead single lives seem to trigger many people. On one hand, Muslims – especially Muslim women – are reminded that…
Agony Aunt: How to Make up Missed Prayers
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Back To Basics | Making Salah Your Dialogue With The Divine
“Glory be to the One Who took His servant ˹Muḥammad˺ by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose surroundings We have blessed,…
Revisiting Islamic Education Before Colonialism
The call to acquire and understand knowledge can be traced back to the times of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when Angel Jibreel revealed unto him…
Fatima Al-Fihri – The Woman Behind the Oldest University of the World
The 7th until the 16th century was an era of significant scientific, religious, philosophical and cultural development for Muslims around the globe. The Islamic Civilisation…
Self discovery: don’t wait for the new year to begin self development
With the explosion of self-love and self-discovery talk across the internet, I started to notice a pattern across the board. Islam is known to be…
Agony Aunt: How To Pray on Time at Work
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
A Big Sister’s Guide to Higher Education in the UK
Choosing an undergraduate university degree can be overwhelming, especially when faced with countless options. It also requires a level of accountability that many of us…
What Is Happening in Sudan? A Resource and Guide
Sudan is facing a turbulent and dangerous time right now, and is currently experiencing “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history“, according to…
The spiritual checklist: Preparing the heart for the month of Ramadan
Sow the seeds in Rajab Irrigate the crop in Sha’ban Reap the harvest in Ramadan A Ramadan well-prepared for can change your life, in fact…
Duas For Umrah
When we go for Umrah, we see many pilgrims holding small booklets and reciting designated du’as for each round of the tawaf and sa’ee. Contrary…
Agony Aunt: How Can I Encourage a Friend Towards Islam?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
How Reconnecting With My Culture Helped Me Reclaim My Faith
It was while sitting on the ground watching a qawwali ceremony in Pakistan that I became starkly aware of something shifting deep inside of me.…
Agony Aunt: How to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
7 Tips for Becoming an Autism-Friendly Mosque
Please Note: The views and suggestions expressed in this article stem from the author’s own research through speaking to various Muslim parents with autistic children,…
Duas For Achieving Your Goals Using Allah’s Names
While we should all be striving to improve ourselves every day, the onset of the new year, especially with Ramadan on the horizon, offers a…
an 8 point guide to setting your new year new me goals
I used to hate the end of the year, I had a sense of dread, disappointment and deep feelings of inadequacy. Feeling like I hadn’t…
Agony Aunt: How to Overcome The Feeling of Despair?
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Agony Aunt: Managing Finances in a Multigenerational Household
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
10 Reasons You May be Feeling Low
Disclaimer: The unique events of Covid and Post Covid years may have affected our moods, mental health, or exacerbate existing mental illness conditions. This list…
When I grow up I want to be…
What did you want to be when you grew up? As a child, I dreamed of becoming a writer or an actress. For others, they…
Palestine: Have words failed us?
A verbal paralysis It is moments like those that have washed over us in the past weeks that highlight the paradox of words – their…
5 Reasons to Go Back to School
As the days grow shorter and colder, it’s easy to find yourself housebound and reminiscent. For those particularly forward-minded, maybe you’ve already begun setting goals…
Agony Aunt: I Don’t Like My Job
We know that Amaliah is like a Big Sis and sometimes our DMs have been filled with requests for advice on a range of life…
Silence is Consent: White feminism’s selective solidarity with Iran but not Palestine
Liberal feminism, or ‘White’ feminism as it has come to be known, seems to employ two instruments in its activism: the use of the voice,…
Palestinian Embroidery: Stitching the Fabric of Identity and Resistance
How many times have you heard the settler-colonialist claim that Palestine, prior to 1917, was a barren wasteland, devoid of civilization and vegetation? That the…
5 Muslim Women Take On Reviving Lost Cultural Practices
When I first began considering what is being lost from our hearts, homes, or societies, with the relentless passage of time, I was struck with…
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