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The Role of Muslim Women in Community Leadership
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The Role of Muslim Women in Community Leadership

By VELA Team

Women tend to be a hot subject all over the world, especially in the Muslim community. We're told to wear hijab, but get told to take it off if we wear it incorrectly. We’re told...
6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation
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6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation

By VELA Team

Times have changed. The days when children would sit quietly, flipping through the pages of picture books for education are behind us. Technology and gadgets have significantly transformed our children's daily lives. As Muslims, we...
A VELA Hijab Party
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A VELA Hijab Party

By VELA Team

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not...
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,...
Hijabis in Healthcare
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Hijabis in Healthcare

By VELA Team

Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post is unique because it will be an interview style post featuring some hijabis who work in healthcare.  Alhamdulillah I began my hijab journey shortly after I came back from...
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...
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...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
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Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?

By VELA Team

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 the right friends and guidance....