There is More to Marriage, than Marriage
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...
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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...
VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah
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...
A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party
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...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
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...
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...
Confessions of a Hijabi: Embracing your Hijab journey
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...