Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Community
It’s not easy being a Black Muslim woman in the United States. Right now, the current administration as well as state legislatures across the country, are aiming to erase Black...
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Your Hijab as Self Care: Finding Comfort in Fabric and Intention
In a world that constantly demands more productivity, more conformity, more perfection, self-care has become both a refuge and a necessity. While bubble baths and skincare routines often key, self-care...
Female Scholars of Islam
From the earliest days of Islam, women were not only witnesses to history but builders of its intellectual tradition. They preserved hadith, taught scholars, established institutions, and left behind a...
Building a Fall Capsule with VELA
Summer has stepped out and Fall has officially arrived. As we turn the page into a new season, we’re welcoming rich-toned chiffons, a beautiful touch of solidarity, and the biggest...
Why Muslim Youth Are Leaving Islam
Across the globe, more and more Muslim youth are quietly stepping away from Islam. This trend is not always rooted in rejection of faith itself but in misunderstandings, unanswered questions,...
The Art of Slowing Down: Why Fall Invites us to Rest
As the days grow shorter and the crispness in the air deepens, something subtle yet profound begins to shift not in nature but within ourselves. You know that moment when...
Tradwives: Fiction, Fantasy, or Fun?
This is the era of the tradwives– the women who dominate our social media pages with homemade cheese-itz and multi-course dinners while wearing designer labels. The world has gravitated to...
Cleaning Up Your Sleep Routine: 4 Ways to Sleep Better
One of my favorite quotes as a child came from an unexpected source: Benjamin Franklin. On the topic of his daily routine he said, “early to bed, early to rise,...
Fall Foreword with VELA: FW ’25
VELA is opening fall with a statement: Fall Foreword. Built on the axis of dark academia and warm retro interiors, the lineup treats autumn as the opening chapter of the...
Gratitude Journaling: Faith-Centered Prompts for the Season
As Fall arrives and seasons shift, so do our reflections. This time of the year is the perfect time to pause and embrace the blessings around us. Faith and gratitude...
From Sun to Shade: Transitioning Your Hijab Wardrobe from Summer to Fall
As summer’s golden light slowly gives way to crisp breezes and rustling leaves, our wardrobes begin to whisper that it’s time for change! For hijabis, this seasonal shift isn’t just...
Feeling Lost? Why This Could Be Re-Direction in Life
There are moments - quiet, raw, and unfiltered - when your heart no longer knows what it wants. The Spotify playlists that once made sense now feel like noise. The...
Taking off the Hijab vs. Putting it on: Two Discussions from Real Muslim Women
The hijab as most of us know it, carries meaning, personal conviction, and an intimate connection to faith and identity. For Muslim women, the choice to take it on or...
Hijab Fashion: A Guide to Ethical Consumerism
Salaam VELA fam! Hope you all had a restful summer break or season! As summer nears its end, we look forward to fall. Specifically the amazing new launches from VELA...
A Slippery Slope: Fillers, Botox, & Surgery
Fillers, botox, and microneedling. Those are just a few on a growing list of non-invasive cosmetic procedures that women are getting to make themselves look and feel more beautiful. The...
The True and False meaning of HIjab: Know the Difference
Hijab is one of the most visible forms of faith and identity for Muslim women. Despite its significance, misconceptions about its meaning and purpose persist, both within and outside the...