The History of Qurbani and an Urgent Call to Revive Ethical Practices
Qurbani, or udhiya, holds great significance in Islam. Stemming from the traditions of our beloved Ibrahim (as) and the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Qurbani serves as…
Du‘as of the Prophets for the day of Arafah
The day of Arafah is one of the important days in the Islamic Calendar. It is the ninth day of the month of Dhul Hijjah…
Agony Aunt: How do I end an inconsistent relationship?
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Mainstreaming Muslim Culture: 7 YA Books that Every Muslim Can Identify With
Harry Potter, Elizabeth Bennet, and Spiderman are three of the most iconic characters of all time. Their names and stories transcend borders, race, language, and…
From Grenfell to the Bronx: How Public Housing Suffers under Global Capitalism
In the words of Somali-British poet Warsan Shire, “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” For a long time, I…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Do women who give birth via a C-section get less rewards?
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…
5 Reasons You’re Set to be a Great Investor because you’re a Muslim Woman
Investing is a key component of building wealth and securing financial stability, but it’s a field that many women still shy away from. In fact,…
Madame Strangelove, Or How I Learned to Love PMT
Once upon a time, there was a woman who did not have a clue about how her body worked. Her menstrual cycle would clobber her…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I don’t think I want to live with my in-laws
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…
Lost Between Cultures: The Struggle of Defining Home in a Foreign Land
Ask me where I’m from and it would not be a straight answer. It would also depend on who is asking. Defining home and all…
Why are Muslims not Fostering?
Note: While not encompassing all national laws and differing opinions between madhabs, this article has been checked and verified by a scholar. If only all…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I fund my parents mortgage or pay off mine?
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Du’as and Dragons: How a Roleplaying Game Taught Me About Parenting
“The three of you have found yourselves at the front gates of a great library-fortress.” A mother, Z, and her two children sat with their…
Back to Basics: The Lifelong Call to Success – The Origin, Meaning and Etiquettes of Adhan
Origin of the Adhan In the early Medinan period, the question arose of how to call the believers to prayer. Several ideas were proposed by…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: My partner didn’t make an effort for our anniversary
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Amaliah Agony Aunt: Friendship Breakup
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How the Qur’an Can Become Your Best Friend and Life Companion
The nature of this life is that it is filled with ups and downs, and we humans are social beings who need friendships to help…
10 tips for Travelling abroad as a single parent
After spending just under 3 weeks in Fethiye this summer, an area in Turkey popular with British, Turkish and European families, something really stood…
In Conversation with Ayaan Mohamud – Author of ‘You Think You Know Me’
“A closed mouth is gold” is the Somali proverb that Hanan’s mother told her while she grew up in the face of racist bullies. But,…
Unimagining Muslim Women – the spurious art of representation
There is very little Muslim women, in particular, have gained from the spurious art of being ‘represented’ in the media. In film and TV it…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I discuss contraception plans with a potential partner?
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 beauty editor’s essentials for her Umrah Trip
With Saudi Arabia opening its gates completely, quite literally, Umrah is a go this year for everyone. Alhamdulillah Allah has bestowed the blessing of giving…
Women in Islam: Muslim Women in the Islamic Golden Age
“Tonight I am a Dahlia, I have invented a dream that seems it could come true so I work and pray that the fruits of…
Five Tips to Navigate Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationships
When I wrote my original piece which was published by Amaliah on the 28th August 2020, I had no idea what a huge Pandora’s box…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I’m ready to move out but I don’t know how to
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…
RomComs: harmless escapism or harbingers of perpetual despair?
A cursory examination of popular women’s fiction titles, trending movies on Netflix or Box Office hits reveals the enduring appeal of romcoms. After all, who…
How I found comfort in community and the transformative space of an experience
As Muslims, our journey in the dunya is braided with high and low tides, rising to test our faith. We carry the knowledge in the…
In Conversation With Abāyo House: “I do not place my hopes in the traditional publishing industry to accommodate rarely heard voices.”
In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, there was a surge in publishing requests for books by Black authors. Subsequently, the popularity and conversation…
On Reclaiming Anger: Centring Allah To Support Myself and Others
“Were you silent, or were you silenced?” An Oprah Winfrey quote, that yes, whilst also a sound often used to the background of funny TikTok…
In Conversation with Aliyah Umm Raiyaan – Author of Ramadan Reflections
It’s every Muslim’s favourite time of the year, and one where we may be tempted to fill our to-do lists with lots and lots of…
“Should I Freeze My Eggs?” Single Muslim Women And The Anxiety of Declining Fertility
As a 33-year-old single, childless, Muslim woman living in London, I understand first-hand the cultural and religious pressures to settle down and start a family…
Kuala Lumpur Guide by A Local: Best Places to Stay, Eat, Visit & Shop!
Growing up in Kuala Lumpur, I have a deep affection for this vibrant metropolis that I’m proud to call home. It wasn’t until I moved…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: My husband is a spender, I’m a saver – how can we make it work?
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Connecting With Nature As A Gateway To Intimacy With Our Creator
As a children’s author, I am blessed to regularly meet and chat with children about all sorts of weird, wonderful, and important things, ranging from…
Eid 101: Everything you need to know about Eid – the number of takbeers, how many rakahs, and the sunnahs to follow
Every year, Eid comes around, we stand behind the Imam to pray and find ourselves in Ruku’u when everyone else around us is still standing.…
Finding Peace in Pausing: Muslim Women Share Their Best Practices
Personally, I have struggled with implementing everyday ways to pause. With a finite source of willpower, finding stillness often gets left to the bottom of…
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