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...
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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...
Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names
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...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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...
Earth Day: Environmentalism in Islam
Happy Earth Day! Did you know that Earth Day was first established on April 22, 1970? However, Islam has stressed the importance of Earth Day since the seventh century, teaching...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
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...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
Transitioning from our black hijabs to colorful ones requires a kind of courage similar to bravery itself. It’s a step outside our comfort zones, one many of us have been...