We’ve all been there - days when we have to run out of the house, can’t be bothered with pins and layers, are venturing out for a hot day out in the sun, or just...

With the blessed days of Hajj upon us, we reflect on the life and legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (as). But one cannot tell his story without acknowledging and appreciating Hajar (as)’s role. And one cannot...

I still remember the first time I tried on a VELA Modal hijab. It was unlike any other scarf I had ever tried on. Not only was it buttery soft, but it was lightweight, extremely...

With the second and final Eid (Muslim Met Gala) of 2022 less than a couple weeks away, we know VELA fashion girls are on the hunt for Eid outfit inspo. Here are 7 looks inspired...

If you struggle with praying 5 times a day, you’re not alone.  Salah is the second pillar of Islam and the first thing we will be asked about in the grave. However, according to a...

“People have to know that most of the 32 million people have no choice, Angela Azar says to me in an interview over the phone. “They can't even get out. They can't even get to...

One of Imam Jihad Saafir’s early memories of growing up as a Black Muslim in South Los Angeles is Eid prayer at Sister Clare Muhammad’s School. He found himself in a circle with 15 to...

Ramadan is right around the corner! One of my very favorite things to do to celebrate our beautiful month is decorating my home and hosting gatherings with my big Syrian family. I put together this...

On the morning of May 15th, nearly a week into Israel’s most recent attack on Palestinians in Gaza and Al Aqsa, I was getting ready to leave my home for Salat Al Eid. I had...