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Ladies Night, a Sisters Empowerment Series

Ladies Night, a Sisters Empowerment Series

Ladies Night is our live, ladies-only Zoom call where we can bond, share resources, and create meaningful connections. Whether you're looking to sh...

How to Create Cute Looks Styling a Jilbab with a Hijab

Hey loves! 💕 If you've been thinking about trying out a jilbab but aren't sure if the overhead look is your vibe or you're worried it won't suit yo...

New Shahada Spotlight - Meet Rachel

As a new Muslim, Rachel confronts the difficulties of acceptance within her family, professional life, and personal struggles with unmatched brave...

Ramadan 2024 Islamic Trivia

Check out our Ramadan Islamic Trivia series where we go live with questions from Qur'an and Hadith. Some of these ladies are super-sharp!

Photo of Al Shams Founder Kim Shamsiddin wearing a new abaya

Help us Choose our Ramadan Collection

We have some cute styles lined up for this coming season. We need your help deciding on a couple of samples.

Behind the Scenes - Sourcing Trims in Dubai

Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Dubai's trims where the essence of elegance and beautiful designs begin. The bustling souks and tiny markets of...

Hijab Styling Session

Last month marked a milestone as we hosted our inaugural Hijab Styling Tutorial Workshop at our Maplewood, NJ retail store. We were thrilled to wel...

How We Make Our Jilbabs

Today you’re in for a treat! We are taking you behind the scenes on how we make our best selling Jilbabs.

Celebrating our Islamic Trivia Champions

This past Ramadan we hosted as series of Live Islamic Trivia contests on Instagram. We had an amazing time and were happy to see so many of our sis...

New Shahada Saturdays

Our New Shahada Saturday initiative is designed to support and encourage Muslimah's as they make their transition to Islam.

How to Style a Jilbab with a Hijab

If you have been thinking you can’t wear a jilbab set because you don’t wear niqab or you don’t wear the overhead look, think again...

How to Style a Ghashwa as a Cape

If you haven't discovered Ghashwa's you have been missing out. Mainly worn as a veil, these beautiful pieces can also be worn as a cape.

Meet the Master Perfume Maker of Dubai

Meet Yusuf Muhammad, the famous Master Perfume Maker of Dubai. Yusuf can create custom perfumes or can recreate any fragrance just by smelling it.