Blog – Vela

Should Muslim Women Become “Cougars?”: 4 Reasons to Consider a Younger Spouse

Should Muslim Women Become “Cougars?”: 4 Reasons to Consider a Younger Spouse

It’s an age-old adage that a woman is better off marrying a man that is older than her. An older man can provide her with a stable lifestyle. An ol...

Hijab Sizes for Every Hijabi: Marwa Atik on Designing Inclusive Sizing

We’ve seen the fashion world move towards inclusive sizing - but what does it mean when it comes to hijabs? We sat down with Marwa, designer and co...

The Isms Project - A photo series documenting the Muslim Marriage Crisis from the perspective of Muslim Women

When I was little, I loved playing dress up with my sister. We wouldn’t just borrow my mother’s oversized jackets and high heels, but we would take...

Solidarity Spotlight: Reem Elkhaldi with Healing Our Homeland

During a humanitarian trip to Gaza, Reem Elkhaldi saw two young boys, a 5 year old and 14 year old, selling Palestinian frozen ice in the sun for w...

5 Things to Love about Jersey Hijabs

Jersey hijabs are a universal favorite, thanks to their versatility, durability, and comfort. VELA has upped the Jersey hijab game with our new Jer...

Introducing Vela’s Instant Hijab

We’ve all been there - days when we have to run out of the house, can’t be bothered with pins and layers, are venturing out for a hot day out in th...

3 lessons on hardship from Hajar’s (as) life

With the blessed days of Hajj upon us, we reflect on the life and legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (as). But one cannot tell his story without acknowledgi...

4 reasons why Bamboo hijabs beat Modal hijabs

I still remember the first time I tried on a VELA Modal hijab. It was unlike any other scarf I had ever tried on. Not only was it buttery soft, but...

7 Easy Eid Outfit Ideas

With the second and final Eid (Muslim Met Gala) of 2022 less than a couple weeks away, we know VELA fashion girls are on the hunt for Eid outfit in...

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...