Will I still get married if I wear hijab?
The pressure to be beautiful is real. I feel this every day I scroll through Instagram and TikTok. The celebrities and influencers peddling new skincare, makeup and clothing are endless....
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Let's Talk Mental Health
Mental health. A simple phrase, but its impact is profound. It’s that soft, constant rhythm behind everything we do. It’s subtle but undeniably important to all. Just as we take...
Every Pregnancy’s new campaign won’t let us forget about Syrian Mothers.
When was the last time you read a headline about the people of Syria? For many, the Syrian crisis has slipped into the background noise of global catastrophes - out...
The Role of Muslim Women on School Campuses
Navigating college life today can feel like forging a new path through uncharted territory. Campuses offer tons of opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community impact. Yet, for many...
Hijab: More Than a Cloth - Dispelling Common Myths
We’ve all heard them: the whispers, the headlines, the sideways glances. There’s no shortage of myths and misjudgments when it comes to hijabi women. Whether it’s the assumption that we’re...
Want to leave your comfort zone?
Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t always mean booking a flight or starting a new job. Sometimes, the most powerful growth happens within. As Muslim women, we are constantly...
Dua & Discipline: 5 Books to Read on Low Iman Days
If you’re feeling spiritually low or a little disconnected from your ibadah, let’s start by saying this: it’s completely normal. Your imaan isn’t meant to be on a constant high...
4 Books to Read for the Summer
It’s summer, and in between work and your next vacation, you might want a little bit of escape! Reading is the best way to do that. And yes, it’s better...
He's Just Not That into You
In the world of modern dating and courtship, mixed signals are everywhere. Whether you meet your prospective spouse online or in the real world, being able to decipher a man’s...
Hijab: A Community Builder
Salaam VELA fam! Happy July! Some of you are probably preparing to go back to school or work now that summer break is almost over. The educational and professional workplaces...
Hijab: Beyond the Stereotypes
Concealing our Beauty to Showcase our Personality When people see a woman in a hijab, assumptions often follow. For many, the hijab is immediately associated with conservatism, oppression, or a...
Hijab: Empowering Women, Not Oppressing Them
When you think of the word "hijab," what comes to mind? A flowing scarf? Cultural tradition? Restriction? Empowerment? Well, let’s flip the narrative a bit. The hijab isn't a symbol...
VELA High Summer: A Collection That Stays in Rotation
For when you're not ready to let the sun go just yet. Just when the forecast hints at fading heat, VELA answers back, not with farewells, but with a collection...
What every Muslim in her early 20’s should know before their 30’s
Being in your 20s is full of beauty and youthful curiosity. For every Muslim woman navigating this decade, we must embrace it and prepare ourselves for what's to come. Time...
Setting Boundaries: Detecting Red Flags During Courtships
Marriage has always been (and will remain) the epicenter of the Muslim community. From Instagram reels to viral podcast episodes, lectures, and heartfelt advice from scholars and community figures, the...
Reflecting on Muharram: Ashura & its Impact
“Salutations from the ones whose hearts are wounded due to the tribulations you have suffered, and whose tears flow in your remembrance.” - Ziyarat Nahiya In a world focused on constant...