Remember Palestine: A List Of Dua To Recite For The Ummah
Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When...
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The Injustices Within Palestine
“Only the birds are free in the homeland.”- Sakir Khader (Palestinian documentary photographer) Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the victims of the ongoing crisis in Palestine. The...
How to Take Action for Palestine Right Now
In the face of the heart-wrenching events unfolding in Palestine, it's only natural that we all share a profound sense of sorrow, shock, and anger. Yet, even in these challenging...
8 Affirmations About Allah & Gaza Based on His Names
One of the biggest tests of faith is watching innocent people suffer. When we see the horrifying images and hear the stories coming out of Gaza, we may feel hopeless....
Navigating Mental Health Amidst the War in Gaza: Coping Strategies for Tragedy
I’m not on social media, but I do have LinkedIn. These past few days, when I log on and scroll through my feed I find one-sided narratives of the current...
Revert Series: Zoroastrianism to Islam in 3 Months
Converting and studying a new religion, let alone Islam, is no easy task or journey. It is common for families to react in anger, friends to view you differently, and...
How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges As A Devoted Hijabi
Dear sisters, here's how to establish our self-image as a hijabi—while effectively maneuvering through the contemporary world as a devout Muslim.
Confessions of a Hijabi: Embracing your Hijab journey
The hijab is a bridge between the inner self and the external world. To my fellow hijabis or those pondering wearing it, as we navigate this path, we carve out an...
Marwa’s Eid Gift Picks
POV Eid al-Fitr is fast approaching and there's no time to do a deep dive web search on what to get every loved one! So if you're on the hunt...
9 Morning Du'as to Empower You This Ramadan and Beyond
“O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance. And glorify His Praises morning and evening.” — [Qur’an 33:41-42] There is something sacred about the transition from the darkness of...
Solidarity Spotlight: Fareeha Amir with Islamic Relief
Fareeha Amir has been to disaster sites before. But the devastation in Turkiye was unlike anything she had ever seen. In just a few seconds, the earth moved, and entire...
Reach a Modesty Milestone This Ramadan
Ramadan is our yearly opportunity for self-reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual growth. It’s a time to be honest about where we are in our faith journey and what might be holding...
Our Dreamiest Ramadan Drop is Here
Ramadan is a time unlike any other—long nights of prayer, the watercolor sky before Maghrib, and the warmth of breaking fast with loved ones. Our 2023 Ramadan Drop is inspired...
Hanan’s Corner of the World
Hanan Abdu wants you to know that if you love her work, she created it for you.“ The more people said that they felt seen and acknowledged, the more it...
Earthquake in Syria & Turkey: A Letter from Tasneem
Our hearts are heavy and shattered over the devastating earthquake that has struck Syria and Turkey. As the death toll continues to climb 36,000 and counting, the images are simply...
Inspiring Women Rocking Hijab and Breaking Barriers
Happy World Hijab Day, VELA girls! While we believe in celebrating the hijab and those who wear it every day, today we’re taking a moment to highlight trailblazing women who...