Moving On: When is it time to leave a job?
In the last few years, there’s been a lot of buzz about people, particularly Gen Z, engaging in “quiet quitting.” This phenomenon which usually involves overworked and underpaid employees deciding...
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Hijabs for Work: Professional and Modest
As someone who works in an office, I find wearing the hijab pretty simple. We can wear trousers with a cardigan and a hijab and call it a day. However,...
The Role of Muslim Women in Community Leadership
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...
Time Management: Balancing Faith, Work, and Family
Salaam VELA fam! August is almost ending and for some people, classes are in full swing. As a first year medical student, I can personally attest to the challenges in...
Balancing Work and Worship as a Muslim Woman
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...
Role of Hijab in Professional Settings
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...