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6th May 2025

Chasing Creativity, Not Perfection

Perfectionism can be a creativity killer. The constant pressure to get everything just right stifles innovation and keeps us from embracing our true potential.

23rd February 2024

The Muslim Literature Festival - Birmingham 2024

This month was an exciting month for Muslim Literature. The 17th and 18th of February were days Muslims gathered in Birmingham to share their love of books.

UKHT LONDON • 16th February 2024

Why Modesty Matters

What is considered ‘modesty’ in Islam, and why is it so important?

UKHT LONDON • 14th January 2024

Daily Du'as - Unmissable Supplications

Your daily du’as are among those habits that will help you on this journey. So what are the daily du’as and unmissable supplications?

UKHT LONDON • 29th December 2023

A Winter Routine - A Muslimah's Guide to Being Productive

The saying goes ‘the early bird catches the worm’, and for those of you who don’t know what that means, it’s quite simple. The bird that rises the earliest is the one that finds its breakfast before the others – and we need to be more like that bird!

UKHT LONDON • 15th December 2023

Hijab 101 - Who Can See My Hair?

You’ve made one of the most incredible decisions of your life and want to start wearing the Hijab. Or, you’ve been wearing it for some time, and you now have chosen to understand it.

Geneva Times • 2nd December 2023

Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Palestine

In life, we all wrestle with difficulties and challenges. None of us can escape the trials of existence, whether it’s pain, trauma, heartache, or countless other burdens. Yet, what sets some of us apart is that, for a significant portion of our lives, these adversities become our constant companions.

UKHT LONDON • 3rd November 2023

Abayah, Jilbaab, Niqab – How Should The Hijab Be Worn?

The literal meaning of ‘Hijab’ is ‘veil’ or ‘barrier’. Some of us may be familiar with these terms, whilst for others, they are new. What all the pieces have in common is they share the same goal; granting every woman who wears them modesty. But, if you’re new to modest attire, it can be confusing to pick between these pieces a

1st November 2023

Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Palestine Part Three

Watching the news about the country through a screen just doesn't show the truth she explained.

19th October 2023

Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Palestine Part Two

The beauty of the country was constantly combined with sad realities, all impossible to ignore. You wanted to feel excited to be in this blessed land, but that feeling couldn't exist without its companion.

15th October 2023

Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Palestine

Visiting a land that was once predominantly Muslim - there were expectations to feel as though you didn’t belong. But to find you in fact felt the opposite was beyond interesting.

UKHT LONDON • 8th October 2023

The History of Hijab

One may argue, the hijab is most associated with the religion of Islam. So, questions like “when was hijab made obligatory in Islam?” are valid to ask.

The Trauma Healing Collective • 20th September 2023

An Evening of Elegance Fundraiser

Organised by The Trauma Healing Collective, The Evening of Elegance is an annual event for women and girls aged 15+. It is an evening of sisterhood, compassion, enjoyment and building new bonds. This year, the Evening of Elegance took place on Friday the 8th of September 2023.

UKHT LONDON • 25th August 2023

The Perfect Summer Hijab (2023)

Summer has finally made an appearance and we’re here for it! But, as we all start to feel the intensity of the heat, the first question on our mind is: what’s the perfect summer hijab? With different seasons, comes a much-needed change in wardrobe and style, to ensure we feel our best no matter the weather.

Muslimah Connection • 4th August 2023

Reviving Your Routine

If you once had a routine which you were proud of and lost motivation – don’t fret! Our goal is to help you revive your routine and even aid you in improving it!

UKHT LONDON • 2nd August 2023

Inspirational Women From Our Past

Each one of us is on a lifelong journey, striving to be the best version of ourselves. And although we may find similarities between our stories, each is unique. But finding these similarities can be a form of comfort – it gives us a sense of not being alone.

The Muslim Vibe • 15th July 2023

Are You Reading Enough?

When was the last time you picked up a book? Sat in a quiet space, and fully immersed yourself in another world. More importantly, when was the last time you allowed a book to teach you something new?

The Muslim Vibe • 10th July 2023

You and Your Nafs: Practical Steps to Discipline Yourself

It’s important to remember that feeling motivated to stay on top of our nafs and its desires is great – but being disciplined about it is brilliant. And most importantly – that our success is only through the permission of Allah (S.W) so we must never forget to renew our intentions before taking up any action and seeking His aid.

UKHT LONDON • 10th July 2023

Hijab Magnets Vs Hijab Pins

As the world has seen changes and developments in many departments, so has modest attire. From new styles to new accessories, the imperative modesty element can be seen to shine through new ideas. One of these new ideas was the introduction of hijab magnets. Modest brands began to introduce hijab magnets at the start of 2020, and they did not disappoint!

Muslimah Connection • 16th June 2023

The Quran – It’s Never Too Late

One of the most common hindrances for many people, when they wish to start learning the Quran, is they convince themselves that they’re just too old. The boat has sailed because you didn’t start when you were younger, but that’s simply not true.

Muslimah Connection • 2nd June 2023

Healthy Habits and How to Maintain Them

Good habits not only benefit our physical, emotional and mental health but also our spiritual. Each of us has been given a new opportunity daily to do better than we did yesterday, so why not seize it?

Centric Community Research • 26th May 2023

The Emperor’s Old Clothes

You don’t expect a casual stroll through the sleepy suburbs of the Ghanaian capital to lead you to unearth anything sinister about shopping in the local high street of your home city in the UK. Worlds apart ... no?

However, as Dr Shaun Danquah recently discovered, the commanding landscape on the outskirts of Accra tells a multilayered story which is not so disconnected from the typical purchases we casually make in any Mango, Zara or H&M.

Muslimah Connection • 19th May 2023

You and Your Time - How To Stop Wasting It

Time wasting is a very common issue for many people these days. You begin a task, take a break for just a minute to realise it’s hours that have gone by. But why is that?

Muslimah Connection • 6th May 2023

Striving in Salah

Amid our busy day-to-day routines, it’s easy to get lost in this Dunya. We forget that yes, the next task we have to do is important, but it isn’t the most important.

Nothing can be said to be more important than praying your five daily prayers on the day to day. Salah reminds us of the bigger picture, it reminds us that at the end of the day, this action determines our ultimate success.