How did the Sahabas Spend their Ramadan?
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best people are those of my generation, and then those who will come after them (the next generation), and then…
Reflections on Healing after Miscarriages – Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING: This article deals with the subject of miscarriage I’ve been tested by God Almighty with loss after loss after loss. Three pregnancies over…
Back to Basics: Understanding The 6 Pillars of Faith To Transform Your Life
In today’s rapidly changing world, it is important that we prioritize nurturing our faith so that it remains a constant in our lives. Islam provides…
Ramadan and Eating Disorders- A conversation we need to keep having
Alhamdulilah the blessed month of Ramadan is with us. While like many Muslims, I am grateful for its arrival and the opportunity to reap the…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: How This Rare Condition Impacted My Pregnancy
The nurse came and drew the blue curtains around my bed as I continued to violently retch and vomit for the third or fourth time…
The faith experiences of Muslim women in the UK are bleak – here’s why
In the UK, two thirds of Muslim women want access to women scholars, just one third of women feel connected to the wider Muslim community…
How Journalling Can Help You To Connect With the Qur’an
Nothing in the entire universe is as potent, precious or powerful as the words of the Divine. No other words have the power to tear…
How A Muslim Artist Uses Abstract Art to Illustrate the Soul
In Islam, the belief that it is the natural disposition of human beings to worship the Creator and to incline toward what is good and…
Five reasons why you NEVER need to make perfect Rotis
At age 45 I have finally understood why, unlike most Indian women in my age group, I struggle to make perfect rotis. It isn’t a…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: What if I marry the wrong person?
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…
What Khadijah (RA) Taught Me About Active Sabr
Sabr. A word, attached to the female embryo from birth; a word, which ricochets and echoes off every wall and window; a word, uttered in…
Hip Dips and Gut Healing: How TikTok Manufactures Insecurities in Women
Aisha* is sitting at a cafe waiting for her friend to arrive. As she often does when she’s alone, Aisha opens up the TikTok…
Dealing With Eating Disorders and Mental Health in Ramadan
TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses eating disorders, anxiety and other mental disorders. Scroll to the bottom of the article for links to organisations where you can…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Why do I doubt my friendships sometimes?
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…
Five Muslim Women’s Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist
A few years ago, in a desperate attempt to regain some time and mental peace, I deleted most of my social media accounts. While…
Becoming a Moon: A Crisis in Islamic Knowledge and the Need For Female Scholars of Islam
If you are a Muslim reading this, you are one of the last vessels of truth in the world today. In a society that has…
Finding Divine Love in Moments of Pain
Not long ago I was the kind of person who never readily expressed my feelings, who suppressed emotions and got embarrassed by overt displays of…
How We Can Learn to Accept the Wisdom of Our Children
If asked who we would turn to for wholesome advice and trustworthy opinions, a few examples of people might come to mind: mother, father,…
Women in Islam: Lessons from the Lives of Five Sahabiyat
“The certificate of a woman ends in the kitchen” was a common statement I grew up listening to, mostly from women who had been…
How Our Phone Addictions are Impacting Our Relationship With Allah
I sit down to complete a piece of writing that I’ve been putting off, cup of tea in hand and cat on lap. My phone…
17 Beautiful Ayahs from the Qur’an for When You Are Sad
Allah tells us that the Qur’an has been sent down not only as a mercy to us, but also as healing (17:82) for our hearts,…
Back to Basics: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Perform Ghusl
What is Ghusl? The word Ghusl literally translates from Arabic to “wash” or “clean”. It is a full ablution or a ritual bath taken when…
Why We Walk: a Sociological Reflection on the Arba’een Walk
The Arba’een (pronounced Arr-ba-een) Walk is regarded as the world’s largest annual peaceful gathering in human history. Taking place on the 20th day of…
Becoming the invisible woman: the secret diary of a middle aged new hijabi
‘Don’t tell anyone, yet. See if you really manage to keep it. It’s all very easy to start but so hard to keep on.’ This…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I Wait Until I lose Weight Before Putting Myself Out There?
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…
“These things happen”: Why Isn’t Women’s Pain Taken Seriously?
Why Isn’t Women’s Pain Taken Seriously? When I started my period, in my family, we conversed, and often complained, amongst ourselves. Our periods were long,…
The Disappearance of the Black Muslim Author
I haven’t disappeared yet. I am here writing as a Black person who is visibly Muslim and as a Muslim person who is visibly Black.…
How Vaginismus is Affecting the Sex Lives of Muslim Women
Intimacy, we view it as a form of love, a deep act of affection towards another human being, often characterized by mutual respect and…
How to navigate friendship breakups
Nothing ever really prepares you for friendship breakups. They can be messy and complex, but sometimes also a blessing in disguise. There’s a plethora of…
7 Tips From Hafizas That Will Help You Memorise the Qur’an
“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?” Qur’an (54:17) Apart from the last three…
6 Islamic Apps to help you prepare for Ramadan
It’s no secret that a lot of us spend a significant amount of time on our phones, myself included. After some reflection, I realised…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I get back with my ex-husband?
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…
“There’s still so much work to be done” – Islamic Relief Wins Charity of the Year Award
It has been a busy year for one of the UK’s leading Muslim charities, Islamic Relief UK, raising a record-breaking £38.6 million in donations, supporting…
“We can’t afford to be written badly” – an Interview with British-Somali actor and playwright Sabrina Ali
“I want to go to a theatre or cinema and unwind with funny, celebratory stories of Black joy, as we are so much more…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Am I a Needy 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…
4 Ways to Stay Motivated and Spiritually Connected to Your Faith in a Rapidly Changing World
Our lives are changing and becoming more digitised every day, with new ideas and innovations emerging at a much faster pace than ever before. While…
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