Navigating college life today can feel like forging a new path through uncharted territory. Campuses offer tons of opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community impact. Yet, for many...
Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t always mean booking a flight or starting a new job. Sometimes, the most powerful growth happens within. As Muslim women, we are constantly...
And just like that the year flew by! We’re on the cusp of 2025 and suddenly all my feeds are filled with ethereal videos contemplating and appreciating the year. The...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Behold the hijab, a whispered hymn; A choice profound, where the soul finds its rhythm. Not just a garment, but a shield of the divine; A sanctuary for beauty, in...
When I was little, I loved playing dress up with my sister. We wouldn’t just borrow my mother’s oversized jackets and high heels, but we would take scarves, blankets and...