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How to Cope with Stress
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How to Cope with Stress

By VELA Team

A return of Fall doesn’t just mean a return to pumpkin spice everything: it’s also a signal that the end of the year is coming. Even if you’re no longer wrapped up in the back-to-school...
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,...
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...
Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big
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Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big

By VELA Team

Growing up in the age of Disney Channel, I saw young girls on television doing all the things– becoming entrepreneurs, pop stars or captain of the debate team. They knew what they wanted in life...
VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah
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VELA Girl Tip: Self Care is an Amanah

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In the midst of our hectic lives, filled with responsibilities, deadlines, and countless distractions, the concept of self-care is often sidelined. Yet, in the teachings of Islam, self-care is not merely an option or a luxury;...
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...
5 Prophetic Dua’s To Repeat This Ramadan 2024
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5 Prophetic Dua’s To Repeat This Ramadan 2024

By VELA Team

Dua and fasting go hand in hand. Both deeds are known to be the most beloved to Allah, as they have the power to shield us from the torment of hellfire, to intercede us on...
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...
The Enduring Tradition of Palestinian Embroidery
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The Enduring Tradition of Palestinian Embroidery

By VELA Team

A craft brought to life by village women, the rich embroidery of Palestine has become one of the country's main ways of identity. Passed down through generations from mothers to their daughters, Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery)...