Blog – Vela

9 Ways to Maintain or Build Your Prayer Habit After Ramadan

9 Ways to Maintain or Build Your Prayer Habit After Ramadan

If you struggle with praying 5 times a day, you’re not alone. Salah is the second pillar of Islam and the first thing we will be asked about in th...

Afghanistan and the World Orphan Foundation

“People have to know that most of the 32 million people have no choice, Angela Azar says to me in an interview over the phone. “They can't even get...

Solidarity Spotlight: Imam Jihad Saafir with Islah Academy

One of Imam Jihad Saafir’s early memories of growing up as a Black Muslim in South Los Angeles is Eid prayer at Sister Clare Muhammad’s School. He ...

Marwa's Ramadan Decor Picks

Ramadan is right around the corner! One of my very favorite things to do to celebrate our beautiful month is decorating my home and hosting gatheri...

The History of the Kuffiyeh

On the morning of May 15th, nearly a week into Israel’s most recent attack on Palestinians in Gaza and Al Aqsa, I was getting ready to leave my hom...

Finding a Job as a New Grad

Freaking out about finding a job after you graduate? Transitioning into the professional world in the middle of a pandemic has only heightened our ...

Fighting Hunger in Yemen

Every 75 seconds a child in Yemen dies of starvation from war-induced famine. The Oscar nominated film "Hunger Ward", directed by Skye Fitzgerald, ...

Domestic Violence: A Needed Conversation

Domestic violence is an issue that significantly affects our Muslim communities. 53% of American Muslims experience some form of domestic violence...

Shedding Light: The Uyghur Genocide

TW: Violence themes, genocide, prison culture Subihi Setiwaldi does not mince words when describing the reality facing Uyghurs in her homeland of...

18 Eid Gifts for Everyone: The Ultimate Eid Gift Guide

Eid Al Fitr is one of our very favorite holidays! Eid is a chance to reflect on a month of blessings, give thanks, celebrate with loved ones and e...

Muslims on Clubhouse: an Interview with Alex Fox

Alex Fox is fostering community on Clubhouse. The new audio only app is taking the world by storm, and Alex has built two of the biggest Muslim clu...

Black Muslim Women in History that You Should Know

The role of Muslim women in the history of Islam has often been downplayed, and especially Black Muslim women. As Black History month is one of bot...

How To Make A DIY Scarf Ladder For Under $20

We’re always looking for new ways to organize our scarves and wardrobe - this DIY is a great way to turn hijab organization into a minimalist decor...