Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman
Let's be clear, social media is FILLED with sin. On the surface, it is fun and lighthearted, but on a deeper level it can suck us into a world that...
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Hijab Tips for Hot Weather
Salaam VELA fam! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Personally, I love summer but most people don’t consider it to be their favorite season due to the hot weather. For...
Hijab Hacks To Try Now
In a world brimming with 'makeup hacks', 'skincare hacks', and even 'baking hacks', it looks like the internet seems to have left out one of the most crucial gems: 'hijab...
Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big
Growing up in the age of Disney Channel, I saw young girls on television doing all the things– becoming entrepreneurs, pop stars or captain of the debate team. They knew...
Effortless Hijab Styles for Busy Mornings
Mornings can be a whirlwind, right? It's a rush from when you wake up, from getting ready for work or school to ensuring you don’t leave your car or house...
Five love languages in the Sunnah
The question "What is your love language?" is often asked when we want to deepen our understanding of someone and improve our ability to love them. The renowned book, "The...
Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone
Have you ever experienced a situation where you had a complete image of your outfit in your mind, only to discard all the ideas and opt for a completely different...
Traveling in Modesty: Essential Tips for Muslim Women
And here we are again! Summer is approaching quickly, and it is time for us to put our savings into a getaway trip! Traveling as a Muslim woman can be...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
Transitioning from our black hijabs to colorful ones requires a kind of courage similar to bravery itself. It’s a step outside our comfort zones, one many of us have been...
How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump
We spend quite a lot of time psyching ourselves in the months leading up to Ramadan (Rajab & Shaaban), and once Ramadan arrives, we exert our best efforts, focusing on...
The Curated Guide to a Virtual Ramadan
At this point you may be overwhelmed with all the different ways you can have a “virtual Ramadan” this year. Whether you’re in too many Ramadan Whatsapp groups or don’t...