“When I started wearing the hijab as a teenager, I wanted to always showcase it in a fun, colorful, and welcoming way to strangers. That way, my appearance would speak for itself and there wouldn't be a barrier stopping me from doing what I wanted to do.”

“Starting my brand pushed me to do something that was about me and for myself instead of worrying about others. And when you put in all that effort, it builds your confidence; even if there are bumps in the road, you are more motivated to succeed.”

“The amazing thing about Islamic fashion is that it’s so flexible. Islamic clothing is a culmination of all of our modest cultural clothing together; it's a mix of all of our cultures that we bring from various countries.”

“I think that clothes are such an important part of nonverbal communication, especially nowadays. Being Americans, individualism is an aspect of us that is so clearly defined.”