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Underconsumption Core: Islamic Perspective
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Underconsumption Core: Islamic Perspective

By VELA Team

Consumerism addiction is nothing new but it has evolved into a complete normalization in today's society. We all have our own personal spending habits and perspectives on money. There are people in certain countries that...
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...
Let’s Talk About Poly
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Let’s Talk About Poly

By VELA Team

In every community across the U.S, there is a married Muslim man on the hunt for a second wife. Though it’s still a bit taboo to openly discuss, there are husbands that believe it is...
Integrate Sunnah Foods Into Your Diet
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Integrate Sunnah Foods Into Your Diet

By VELA Team

Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post will focus on certain foods that we should incorporate into our diet. Before we dive into this topic, we should familiarize ourselves with the sunnah of eating. Before eating...
The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective
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The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective

By VELA Team

Five years ago, being caught buying knocked-off products would have resulted in public backlash. Today, the practice has become nearly instinctual for consumers worldwide. Almost every fast-fashion app, e-commerce platform, and even smaller fashion businesses...
A Journey of a Lifetime: Hajj
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A Journey of a Lifetime: Hajj

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We have entered the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah. It is the month that contains the best days in the entire year. After Ramadan, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most important...
When to cut off a friendship?
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When to cut off a friendship?

By VELA Team

I recently removed a friend from my life since she was a major backbiter which led me to reflect on her character – I realized that this is not how I want to be. I...
Earth Day: Environmentalism in Islam
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Earth Day: Environmentalism in Islam

By VELA Team

Happy Earth Day! Did you know that Earth Day was first established on April 22, 1970? However, Islam has stressed the importance of Earth Day since the seventh century, teaching us that every day is...
Women’s History Month: Honoring the Muslim Women in Our Lives
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Women’s History Month: Honoring the Muslim Women in Our Lives

By VELA Team

Some days when I put on my hijab and walk out of the doors of my house, I can't help but feel immensely grateful for the plight of my ancestors, and by extension, my parents...