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A Journey of a Lifetime: Hajj
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A Journey of a Lifetime: Hajj

By VELA Team

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

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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...
Revert Series: Zoroastrianism to Islam in 3 Months
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Revert Series: Zoroastrianism to Islam in 3 Months

By VELA Team

Converting and studying a new religion, let alone Islam, is no easy task or journey. It is common for families to react in anger, friends to view you differently, and society to have a differing...