Domestic Violence: A Needed Conversation
Domestic violence is an issue that significantly affects our Muslim communities. 53% of American Muslims experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. And 1 in 3 Muslim women...
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Shedding Light: The Uyghur Genocide
TW: Violence themes, genocide, prison culture Subihi Setiwaldi does not mince words when describing the reality facing Uyghurs in her homeland of East Turkistan. “It’s called a genocide. The U.S....
18 Eid Gifts for Everyone: The Ultimate Eid Gift Guide
Eid Al Fitr is one of our very favorite holidays! Eid is a chance to reflect on a month of blessings, give thanks, celebrate with loved ones and exchange gifts....
Muslims on Clubhouse: an Interview with Alex Fox
Alex Fox is fostering community on Clubhouse. The new audio only app is taking the world by storm, and Alex has built two of the biggest Muslim clubs, with close...
Black Muslim Women in History that You Should Know
The role of Muslim women in the history of Islam has often been downplayed, and especially Black Muslim women. As Black History month is one of both activism and education,...
How To Make A DIY Scarf Ladder For Under $20
We’re always looking for new ways to organize our scarves and wardrobe - this DIY is a great way to turn hijab organization into a minimalist decor piece you’ll want...
A Hijabi Reporting in the Field
Let me preface this by saying I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do the work that I do. I’ve dreamed of being on the front lines of breaking...
Self Care in the New Year
If 2020 has taught us one thing, it would be to walk through life with purpose, to experience each day as though it may be your last and to take...
Winter Styles: Cozy Fits to Get Inspired
With the seasons changing and the festivities of winter not long away, it’s time to get your winter fever on and reload your wardrobe. We know that this year has...
VELA Game Changer: Zaynab Issa
Zaynab Issa is one of those girls that fit a week into a day. She self-published the cookbook Let’s Eat, filled with delectable looking East African Indian recipes all while...
Our Favorite Podcasts
Podcasts are magical. You can learn about new topics while multitasking and feel like you’re part of an intimate conversation between friends, all through the medium of voice. We’ve rounded...
Easy VELA Hacks
Our community is the most creative one out there. From styling to photography, we’re always learning from you. Over the years we’ve come across some really useful hacks to take...
How to be a Mindful Activist: with Isra Chaker
The world feels like it’s on fire these days. How do we take care of ourselves while still taking care of the world? We reached out to our Game Changer...
Summer Styling
Getting creative with your VELA this Summer can bring a burst of much needed joy. So we reached out to some of our favorite ambassadors to show us how they...
Anti-Racism Classes & Workshops
The fight for racial justice has a long way to go, and in reality there is no end point to progress. The journey of unlearning, and engaging in the practice of...
Racial Justice: How to Take Action & Learn More
The time to show up is now. We don’t claim to be experts, but we can use our platform to share resources and amplify the voices of the leaders at...