Swipe Right to Mr Right: The Pearls and Perils of Finding Love in the Digital Age
Picture this. An endless array of potential matches at the touch of a button. A simple swipe right or left holds the power to either…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: I Miss My Best Friend
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…
Why Muslim Women Are Being Drawn to Martial Arts and Why You Should Too
Why Muslim women are being drawn to martial arts and why you should too There I was, standing in Sainsbury’s looking at the items in…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I Marry Him Even If We Don’t Share a Spark?
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 | Tazkiyah: An Introduction to Spiritually Blossoming This Islamic New Year
This past Ramadan befittingly coincided with the start of the spring season. Much like the earth during this season, we also bloomed as we were…
Must-Have Apps, Resources, and Spaces for Muslim Women
Our phones have become a central part of our everyday existence. They are not just for calling or texting anymore. In recent years, smartphones have…
Agony Aunt: My Room is Overwhelming Me
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Film Review: Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’
A British-Pakistani romantic-comedy with a spectacular cast and a stellar producer – what’s not to love? (NB this review contains spoilers) Jemima Khan’s film…
Endless Winter or Second Spring: Embracing the Season of Menopause
The female design is encoded for change. Life cycles and menstrual cycles form concentric circles that orient us to nature around us, as well as…
Agony Aunt: How do I train myself to not care what people’s perception of me is?
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Navigating the Modern Maze: Muslim Motherhood in a Changing World
“Every one of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charges. The ruler who has authority over people, is a guardian and is…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: How Do I Heal From My Relationship with My Father?
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Hijabi Natural Hair Care: How I Regained Pride & My Go-To Protective Style
I. Actions are according to intentions. (Bukhari and Muslim) When you fill your gas tank intending to eventually drive to the masjid or buy groceries…
Agony Aunt: How do I get over the fear of an arranged marriage?
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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
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…
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…
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