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“Stalking”: Getting to Know Someone, Before Getting to Know Them
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“Stalking”: Getting to Know Someone, Before Getting to Know Them

By VELA Team

Getting to know someone for the first time requires more than just casual conversation—it demands careful observation. I use the term "stalking" here not in the negative sense, but as a way to describe the...
Rewards for Small Actions
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Rewards for Small Actions

By VELA Team

In Islam, the rewards for even the smallest actions can be profound, reminding us that no act of kindness or worship goes unnoticed by Allah (SWT).  We often overlook how impactful something as simple as...
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...
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...
Balancing Work and Worship as a Muslim Woman
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Balancing Work and Worship as a Muslim Woman

By VELA Team

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,...
Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman
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Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman

By VELA Team

Let's be clear, social media is FILLED with sin. On the surface, it is fun and lighthearted, but on a deeper level it can suck us into a world that is out of touch with...
Short Kings: Won’t you give him a chance?
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Short Kings: Won’t you give him a chance?

By VELA Team

There’s one characteristic that every woman looks for when she’s searching for her dream man. You might think it has something to do with a stable income, a good job, or a fat paycheck, but...
Role of Hijab in Professional Settings
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Role of Hijab in Professional Settings

By VELA Team

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....
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...