Rewards for Small Actions
In Islam, the rewards for even the smallest actions can be profound, reminding us that no act of kindness or worship goes unnoticed by Allah (SWT). We often overlook how...
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Supporting your hijab journey: Tips for wearing hijab
Everyone meets the hijab, but not everyone knows the hijab. Whether you learned about the hijab from your parents inspiring you to put it on or on the news from...
Religious Guilt: A Blessing or a Fault?
Religious guilt is something many of us carry quietly, shaping the way we perceive ourselves, our faith, and our place in the world. As a hijabi, that guilt can be...
Fall Trends: Sustainable Approach to Revamping Wardrobe
Fall is officially here. I know how eager everyone is to revamp their wardrobe. For modest girlies, it is your time to shine. It's the perfect time to replace those...
A Room of One’s Own: The Case for Moving Out Before Marriage
One of the great female writers of the twentieth century, Virginia Wolf, wrote an essay titled “A Room of One’s Own,” in which she argues that female writers must have...
Transform Your Look with VELA's Abayas
Abayas are more than just garments; they are a timeless symbol of grace, elegance, and cultural heritage. But what if you could take that classic appeal and transform it into...
Underconsumption Core: Islamic Perspective
Consumerism addiction is nothing new but it has evolved into a complete normalization in today's society. We all have our own personal spending habits and perspectives on money. There are...
How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas
If there is one thing I’m eternally (and externally) grateful about being a Muslim woman is that the commandment given to cover our bodies and embrace the idea of modesty...
There is More to Marriage, than Marriage
Marriage has become a trending topic in the Muslim community, particularly the pressure to marry young. This idea often foregoes the completion of one’s education, finding a stable income, or...
How to Cope with Stress
A return of Fall doesn’t just mean a return to pumpkin spice everything: it’s also a signal that the end of the year is coming. Even if you’re no longer...
6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation
Times have changed. The days when children would sit quietly, flipping through the pages of picture books for education are behind us. Technology and gadgets have significantly transformed our children's...
New Season, New VELAs: A Sustainable Approach
Of course you can never have too many VELA hijabs! …or can you? We have all been through our phases of setting a timer for a new collection to drop...
VELA F/W’24 Spotlight
As the crisp breeze of fall starts to whisper, it's time to transition from the warmth of summer to the cozy charm of autumn. VELA Fall/Winter ‘24 collection welcomes you...
Let’s Talk About Poly
In every community across the U.S, there is a married Muslim man on the hunt for a second wife. Though it’s still a bit taboo to openly discuss, there are...
Building a Capsule Wardrobe with VELA
Building a capsule wardrobe is like designing your dream closet where every piece is both stylish and versatile. For me, the ideal wardrobe is one where each item can be...
Integrate Sunnah Foods Into Your Diet
Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post will focus on certain foods that we should incorporate into our diet. Before we dive into this topic, we should familiarize ourselves with the...