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?
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…
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…
Ramadan Reflections: I See You My Father, My Beloved Father Messenger of Allah ﷺ
A poem from the perspective of Fatima al-Zahra Fatima al-Zahra (RA) is known as one of the four women who had perfected her faith. She…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: My Relationship With My Sister Is Difficult
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…
Ultimate Eid Gift Guide For Everyone In Your Life
Growing up, I remember on Eid day collecting my Eid money, from aunts and uncles, grandparents and parents. I don’t ever remember the amount, but…
In Conversation with Sustainable Jewellery Brand NURNEI: “Environmental impacts of overproduction are changing the way we think and produce”
NURNEI is a jewellery brand based in Kavala, Greece. Founded in 2019 by Noor. Her namesake brand embraces natural materials, inspirations from the sea, her…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I end it if he was disrespectful?
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…
Fully Experiencing Ramadan While Struggling With PMDD
Ramadan is here. Your period tracking app notifies you that your period should begin in approximately two weeks, and your fluttering excitement for the holy…
Ramadan Reflections: 3 Lessons from the life of Aisha (RA)
Ramadan is a time of building good habits and getting rid of old ones, and what better example to follow for good practices than Aisha…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: My Parents Are Bad People
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…
Sunnah Foods to Try and Recipe for Tharid – the Beloved Meal of Prophet (ﷺ)
Ramadan is the best time for us to study the Sunnah on food and eating etiquettes. The simplicity of Sunnah eating is an easy-to-follow lifestyle,…
What does it take to respond to a humanitarian crisis? Lessons from the front lines
“Everything was shaking, bricks were falling out. It felt like Judgment Day, and everything would be completely destroyed. My wife was screaming, I went to…
Finding Ease in Hardship: An Autistic Muslim’s Guide to a Meaningful Ramadan
Amaliah is mindful that autism does not manifest in the same way for everyone. The symptoms mentioned in this article are not a universal representation…
6 things to consider when donating to Muslim charities this Ramadan
We’ve all been in this situation: a major crisis or world event takes place, and suddenly, we are bombarded with donation links on social media,…
Women in Islam: Lessons from the Lives of Five More Sahabiyat
Our beloved Prophet ﷺ was surrounded by sahabas who exemplified exceptional traits, possessed noble personalities, and strove on the path of Islam. Among the companions…
Ramadan Reflections: Khadija Bint Khuwaylid (RA)
Khadija bint Khuwaylid was as our Prophet ﷺ described, “The best of women.” Amongst the beautiful souls that are the sahabiyat of his time, the…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: How do I strengthen my heart and imaan after years of abuse and manipulation?
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…
Quality over Quantity: Re-learning the meaning of my Ramadan
I was twelve years old when I apparently committed a sin during Ramadan; I prayed eight raakats of Taraweeh instead of twenty. Young and eager…
Who are the 9 People that Allah Loves?
Both the Qur’an and Sunnah guide us to seek the love of Allah through the actions He loves as well as striving to be like…
Why Community Work Is Needed For Our Sisters
Moving to a new place away from home comforts and those familiar faces around you can be a daunting time. Since getting married and moving…
Ramadan Reflections: Sawda Bint Zama’a
I first started reading about Sawda Bint Zama’a after visiting Al-Aqsa in the month of Rajab this year. As I immersed myself in the location…
6 Ways To Manage Perimenopause During Ramadan
Note: The nutritional information and advice mentioned here does not constitute a replacement for medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or…
A 10-point guide to paying your Zakat this Ramadan
With Ramadan right around the corner, many of us will be making preparations and plans for fasting. But one crucial obligation we should not forget…
7 Ways To Increase Barakah In Your Life
Do you ever plan your day ahead in the hopes of getting as many tasks done as possible, yet time slips away and the tasks…
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