Five love languages in the Sunnah
The question "What is your love language?" is often asked when we want to deepen our understanding of someone and improve our ability to love them. The renowned book, "The...
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Hijabis in Healthcare
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...
Navigating Halal “Dating”
To be clear, there is no such thing as dating in Islam, but in the Western world, approaching love and marriage in a halal manner can be difficult and confusing...
The Abaya Trend Is Here To Stay: Modest Styling
Have you heard the new fashion buzz? The abaya trend is making its way back to our world of modest fashion, and it's absolutely stunning! Whether you're a seasoned abaya...
History of Henna: Prepping for Eid
Happy early Eid Mubarak VELA fam! We hope that you all have a joyous and blessed Eid Al Adha! Today we will be discussing the origins of henna and its...
A Journey of a Lifetime: Hajj
We have entered the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah. It is the month that contains the best days in the entire year. After Ramadan, the first ten days of Dhul...
How can I buy nice things and not go broke?
Times are tough. Inflation is high and wages are stagnant. Home prices still haven’t dropped and the student loan debt crisis isn’t going away. The older generations are warning the...
Print Perfection: Styling VELA Prints
Printed hijabs are back and trending better than ever! Prints are the perfect way to express your unique style and stand out from the crowd. This summer season, they're not...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis III: Preventing Hair Loss
Welcome back! As you all know, this blog is part of a three-part series called "Haircare Tips for Hijabis. To recap, the first part discussed hair conditions that hijabis face along with...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis II: Sunnah of Hair Oiling
Welcome back! As you all know this blog is among a three part series called "Haircare Tips for Hijabis." The first part discussed hair conditions that hijabis face along with their symptoms...
Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone
Have you ever experienced a situation where you had a complete image of your outfit in your mind, only to discard all the ideas and opt for a completely different...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis I: Understanding Hair Conditions
For some hijabis, haircare isn’t a top priority like skincare; however, after reading this, you may come to realize why haircare should be a top priority. This blog is part of...
Traveling in Modesty: Essential Tips for Muslim Women
And here we are again! Summer is approaching quickly, and it is time for us to put our savings into a getaway trip! Traveling as a Muslim woman can be...
When to cut off a friendship?
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...
Limiting Your Bad Hijab Days with Magnets
One of the trickiest problems with our hijabs is having them lay correctly. Whether it's adjusting during an exam or trying to think of a new style in the car...
HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
Get excited, Dallas! An event you have been asking us for is finally happening in your Downtown on May 18th, and you won't want to miss it. A collaboration event...