Is it my responsibility to represent 1.9 billion Muslims in my writing?
Debut novelist Tasneem Abdur-Rashid explores the pressures, expectations and challenges of writing as a conscious Muslim for a diverse audience, and how Muslims can navigate…
The 1947 Partition: My grandfather’s story is one of 14 million affected 75 Years ago
Historian Saarah Ahmed lays out what Independence day or the day of partition means for over 14 million individuals were Muslim, Sikh and Hindu meant…
Skin care advice and product recommendations from the Amaliah community
From Tik Tok skin trends to Twitter skin hacks there’s a wealth of information about what to use, here’s some tried and tested products from the Amaliah…
“I hope that Muslim Women feel seen, empowered and proud” – an interview with Sana Amanat, Co-creator of Ms. Marvel
Ms Marvel co-creator, Sana Amanat, discusses all things Muslim representation, how to handle criticism and what we can expect from season two of the show.…
The Grand Trunk Project – British South-Asians Celebrating faith diversity after the 1947 partition
The Grand Trunk Project is a UK-wide project, funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, that was launched in 2017 to bring…
What Birds Can Teach Us About Getting Closer to Allah
Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu looks to the natural and the world of birds to help us understand how we can journey closer to Allah through Dhikr What…
Great Mosque of Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
This is one of the largest premodern mosques in China. Although the mosque was allegedly first built in the year 742 AD, its current form…
19 Websites to Book your Staycation on That are Not Airbnb
It’s staycation season and you’re looking for a place to getaway to, a holiday close enough to avoid the hassle of covid testing and…
8 Things I Did That Helped Me Rescue My Salah
I am easily distracted. This trait was a hindrance throughout school and my degree, but no doubt the area that this is most detrimental to,…
Grief Lessons: You will have to find Islam even if you’re born a Muslim
Trigger Warning: This article, or pages it links to, discusses abortions and contains details about abortion procedures as well as references to child grooming, blood…
The mosque that stood standing in Goa: Safa Shahouri Mosque
Today’s Mosque is from India // Safa Shahouri Mosque / Safa Masjid / Ponda, Goa. Safa Mosque, located in Ponda, is a fascinating 16th…
Hustles + Hobbies: Standup Paddleboarding with @fatimasups
We’ve spoken to Esra Alhamal about the art of Islamic illumination, Azeezat Adeola about mindfulness in knitting and how to get started and knitting for…
There’s no shame in infertility: A conversation
Generally, the trajectory for many women seems to be set before they are born: finish schooling, get married, have kids, become grandmothers. Each of these…
In The Breaking Lies the Sabr
My first proper understanding of sadness was during a lecture on Surah Yusuf where I learned about Prophet Yusuf being abandoned in a well in…
The Gender Housework Gap
Family dynamics and the role of women, in particular, can have a large influence on future generations and the structure of the family unit. As…
In Conversation With Ziba Mir-Hosseini on Gender equality and Islamic Feminism
In Conversation With Ziba Mir-Hosseini and how “Journeys Towards Gender Equality in Islam” provides an easy-read into the complicated world of Islamic feminism. For far…
71 Green Flags to look for in a potential Spouse
Muslim Twitter came through with advice on the green flags to look for in a potential spouse. Finding the one, what a journey it is…
Amaliah Book Club: What We’re Reading This August
From contemporary drama, family sagas, Japanese stories, Islamic black history to European black history, this is what the Amaliah team has been reading this month.…
The importance of Muharram and what to do
Muharram marks the start of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic year consists of 12 months and lasts for around 354 days depending on the lunar…
The Islamic Calendar Explained
The new Islamic year is upon us – welcome 1443AH! To mark this occasion, we’ve put together this handy short guide to the Islamic calendar,…
What Karbala Taught Me About Collective Grief
My condolences to you on the Martyrdom of the grandson of the Holy Prophet (SAW), his family, and companions. Muharram marks the first month in…
The Intimate Relationship between Dhikr & Somatic Therapy
I started looking into somatic therapy when “talk therapy” reached its limits and my mind could only do so much to calm my nervous body.…
Hustles + Hobbies: Womb healer Shakira Sabira
We’ve spoken to Esra Alhamal about the art of Islamic illumination, Azeezat Adeola about mindfulness in knitting and how to get started and knitting for…
Experiencing friendship breakups as a neurodivergent Muslim led me to Al-Waliyy
Most of the time, they’re an overwhelming state of self to be in and can be difficult to navigate. Falling out with a friend can…
Mosque: the spectacularly simple brick mosque of Bangladesh
Today’s Mosque is from Bangladesh // Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque / বায়তুর রউফ জামে মসজিদ / Dhaka, Bangladesh The Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque…
Running to the West: The Necessity of Immigrant Literature
The topic of immigration is an achingly necessary one. There has always been an urgency to understanding migrant literature and the diverse stories of immigrants…
The Joys of Being Visibly Muslim
We all feel it, when the thing you cherish most – your faith identity – is used as a political football by an eccentrically-haired Eton-mess…
The Pomegranate-shaped Mosque of Sri Lanka
Today’s Mosque is from Sri Lanka // Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque / කොලඹ කොටුව රතු පල්ලිය / Colombo, Sri Lanka The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in…
The 12 point Muslim Woman’s guide to not getting with an fboy
A Muslim woman on Twitter outlined how she felt she had been done over by a Muslim guy, an increasingly more common occurence or perhaps…
Amaliah Agony Aunt: Should I ‘settle’ and say yes, or keep waiting?
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…
Hustles + Hobbies: Quilting & Natural dying with Tenille
We’ve spoken to Esra Alhamal about the art of Islamic illumination, Azeezat Adeola about mindfulness in knitting and how to get started and knitting for…
Mosque architecture in Croatia: The five domed mosque
Today’s Mosque is from Croatia // The Islamic Center of Rijeka / Islamski centar u Rijeci / Rijeka, Croatia The Islamic Center of…
How ready are you for marriage? No really?
Most of the talk surrounding if we are ready for marriage or not, is covered by three bases that act as signifiers: Finish your education…
11 Services to turn to if you are experiencing abusive behaviour in your home
Whether this list is for you or a friend I believe that if we share it widely someone will benefit from this list. If you…
Beautiful Duas from the Qur’an and Sunnah
Dua is the weapon of the believer and we have been blessed with the knowledge of many beautiul duaas through the Qur’an and also ones…
The Pink mosque of the Philippines: Dimaukom Mosque
Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 Tonight’s Mosque is from The Philippines // Dimaukom Mosque / Datu Saudi – Ampatuan, Maguindanao, The Philippines The Dimaukom Mosque, also…
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