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There is More to Marriage, than Marriage
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There is More to Marriage, than Marriage

By VELA Team

Marriage has become a trending topic in the Muslim community, particularly the pressure to marry young. This idea often foregoes the completion of one’s education, finding a stable income, or even fully maturing as an...
Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big
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Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big

By VELA Team

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 what they wanted in life...
VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah
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VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah

By VELA Team

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;...
A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party
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A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

By VELA Team

Would you believe me if I said I made my college, lifelong friends through a VELA hijab? Bonding over a hijab may sound silly, but someone recognizing that I would look beautiful in a woven...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

By VELA Team

I have a secret. It’s one that I’ve hid from my readers for years. It’s the type of secret that makes me want to close all the curtains, and never show my face in public...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
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Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?

By VELA Team

The day I became Muslim was the day I became a hijabi. I couldn't have made that decision if it weren't for the healthy environment I surrounded myself with through the right friends and guidance....
How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump
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How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump

By VELA Team

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 increasing our worship, organizing iftar...
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Confessions of a Hijabi: Embracing your Hijab journey

By Aisha Patel

The hijab is a bridge between the inner self and the external world. To my fellow hijabis or those pondering wearing it, as we navigate this path, we carve out an identity that's uniquely our own...