Al Shams Blog

💔Farewell to our Retail Store in Maplewood, NJ

💔Farewell to our Retail Store in Maplewood, NJ

Alhamdulillah for every season Allah places us in. Beloved sisters, we want to share with you that our physical store located at 1655 Springfield A...

Classic Black But Never Boring: Styling Yusra Two Ways 🖤

Yusra is proof that classic black can still feel fresh, elegant, and oh so beautiful.

Soft Glam or Quiet Elegance? Sidrah Can Do Both

If you’ve been eyeing our Sidrah Abaya sis, this is for you. In the first video, I paired it with our Lady Blue Niqab, and the subtle sparkle on th...

From Shahada to Sisterhood: Welcoming Our Newest Muslims with Open Arms

Giving a Warm Welcome to our New Shahada's We dedicate this post is to three remarkable women who embraced Islam this past Ramadan. Their stories, ...

How Your Orders Are Handled with Love and Care—From Us to You

Curious about how we handle your orders? From processing to shipping, we make sure every order is handled with care. Watch Ashley break it all down!🥰

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.