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A Room of One’s Own: The Case for Moving Out Before Marriage
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A Room of One’s Own: The Case for Moving Out Before Marriage

By VELA Team

One of the great female writers of the twentieth century, Virginia Wolf, wrote an essay titled “A Room of One’s Own,” in which she argues that female writers must have space (both literally and figuratively)...
How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas
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How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas

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If there is one thing I’m eternally (and externally) grateful about being a Muslim woman is that the commandment given to cover our bodies and embrace the idea of modesty is a branch of faith....
Balancing Work and Worship as a Muslim Woman
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Balancing Work and Worship as a Muslim Woman

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Islam does not prohibit women from pursuing careers, engaging in business, or managing their own finances. In fact, Khadija RA—the first Muslim woman—was renowned as a successful businesswoman who supported her husband, Prophet Muhammad SAW,...
VELA Culture Series Spotlight: Mexico
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VELA Culture Series Spotlight: Mexico

By VELA Team

Mexico, the land of rich culture filled with Mariachi, Tamales, Cathedrals, and yes even Islam. It is no lie that the fastest growing ethnic group in Islam is the Latino and Hispanic community. Many latino...
A Tribute to VELA’s Cultural Series
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A Tribute to VELA’s Cultural Series

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Culture shapes who we are in such a profound way. It’s more than just something we inherit from our families; it’s a source of comfort and connection, a way to feel at home no matter...
Hijab Tips for Hot Weather
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Hijab Tips for Hot Weather

By VELA Team

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 us hijabis, the hot weather...
Role of Hijab in Professional Settings
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Role of Hijab in Professional Settings

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Wearing the hijab in public can be scary, but wearing it at work or professional settings can be just as intimidating. Every job offers a unique work environment that comes with people from diverse backgrounds....
VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah
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VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah

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In the midst of our hectic lives, filled with responsibilities, deadlines, and countless distractions, the concept of self-care is often sidelined. Yet, in the teachings of Islam, self-care is not merely an option or a luxury;...
Navigating Halal “Dating”
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Navigating Halal “Dating”

By VELA Team

To be clear, there is no such thing as dating in Islam, but in the Western world, approaching love and marriage in a halal manner can be difficult and confusing for many younger generations—especially reverts....