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Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names
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Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names

By VELA Team

It looks like the issue of marriage has become one of the main concerns within Muslim community. Especially in this generation where the concept of marriage and weddings are heavily promoted on social media. This...
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...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
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Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs

By VELA Team

Transitioning from our black hijabs to colorful ones requires a kind of courage similar to bravery itself. It’s a step outside our comfort zones, one many of us have been in for years. But leaping...
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...
What Does VELA Mean To Me?
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What Does VELA Mean To Me?

By VELA Team

When I think of VELA, the words hijab, modesty and femininity instantly come to mind. Prior to practicing my deen, femininity was not something on the table. I used to believe that carrying a masculine...
How to Host the Perfect Iftar During Ramadan
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How to Host the Perfect Iftar During Ramadan

By VELA Team

Whether you're a born Muslim or a revert, hosting the perfect iftar may seem daunting but can be done with the right preparation and intentions. افطار (Iftar) means “to break” in Arabic since iftar is the...
Balancing cultures, one abaya at a time
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Balancing cultures, one abaya at a time

By VELA Team

I've always dreamed of seamlessly blending the life I've grown up with the one I desire. Being able to dress modestly while still reflecting my full personality has been a long-standing goal. However, growing up,...
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...
Welcoming Ramadan With VELA X Nominal Collection
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Welcoming Ramadan With VELA X Nominal Collection

By VELA Team

In a stunning partnership that weaves together the rich tapestry of cultures, aesthetics, and the essence of Ramadan, VELA scarves and Nominal jewelry have teamed up to celebrate the start of the Holy Month with...