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The Digital Sisterhood

Welcome, Friends. Storytelling has the power to not only create connections but provide universal truths about ourselves and the world. When listening to this podcast, I ask that you honor these stories and the rawness, transparency, and vulnerability that they invoke. Invite them with an open heart and you will see that all stories share a universal message. I pray that each anecdote leaves you inspired to share as the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It is also charity to utter a good word.” But more importantly, I pray that you allow yourself to find comfort in the good, wisdom in the hardship, and the courage to trust Allah.

What happens in the moments after we leave this world? What does it truly mean to return to our Creator? In this episode, we take you on a journey through the unseen reality of death—not the supernatural unknown, but the inevitable path every soul will take.

We sit with someone who prepares bodies for burial, uncovering the sacred and intimate process of washing, shrouding, and saying farewell. Through reflection and deep conversation, we explore what it means to die, what it means to be remembered, and what awaits us beyond this life.

This is more than an episode—it’s a reminder. La ilaha illah Allah.
Because at the end of it all, that’s what remains.

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Sudan needs our help—let’s make a difference this Ramadan.

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, this Ramadan, The Digital Sisterhood is partnering with Human Concern International to provide urgent food aid to Sudan. Right now, over 24.7 million people—nearly 14 million of them children—are in crisis, struggling with extreme hunger.

Last year, HCI helped over 9,000 people in Sudan. This year, we can do more. 
The famine is spreading, and families are starving. But together, we can change that.
Ramadan is a month of mercy, and charity only increases our blessings. 
Be part of a lasting impact—donate now.

Visit https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/stand_w_sudan_w_digital_sisterhood to give,
and listen to our episode “Sudan’s Collective Grief Is Never Ending” to hear firsthand stories from the women on the ground.

Credits:

Host: Cadar Mohamud
Guest: Br. Ahmed Hraichie (The Muslim Undertaker)
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Lead Producer & Editor: Cadar Mohamud
Writer: Cadar Mohamud 
Asistant Producer: Khweya Bezied 
Sound Design: Youssef Douazou
Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah

Honourable mentions:

Safia Mohamed 
Noura A Sheikh
Sawsan Abdillahi

La ilaha illah Allah

There’s a world just beyond the veil, where shadows linger and whispers echo, where a flicker of doubt or fear can pull us into places we’d never thought we’d go. For Aliatou, the allure of this world wasn’t born of fear, but of curiosity—a desire to reconnect with her ancestral roots. In her search for deeper meaning, seeking to understand the traditions of her ancestors, she taps into something ancient and powerful. But as she ventures into the unknown, the line between the curiosity for her heritage and the dangerous forces she invited into her life begins to blur.

Part 1 of Aliatou’s journey explores her fascination with the unknown and her descent into the world of Santeria. It’s a tale of curiosity, spiritual struggle, and the danger of seeking answers in places where light cannot reach. As she opens herself to the unseen, the forces she encounters begin to change her in ways she never imagined, setting the stage for the darkness that lies ahead.

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Join The Digital Sisterhood for a journey of the heart and soul—our very first Umrah trip! From November 23rd to December 1st, 2025, we’re traveling to the blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah in collaboration with Dar El Salam Travel, trusted for over 35 years in delivering seamless and spiritually enriching pilgrimages.
Walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ, pray in Masjid Al-Nabawi, and visit the sacred sites that hold the echoes of our deen’s most powerful moments. Our stress-free package includes guided ziyarahs, daily breakfast, all transportation, and even ihraam for men and prayer rugs for women—so you can focus entirely on your spiritual journey.
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Sudan needs our help—let’s make a difference this Ramadan.
As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, this Ramadan, The Digital Sisterhood is partnering with Human Concern International to provide urgent food aid to Sudan. Right now, over 24.7 million people—nearly 14 million of them children—are in crisis, struggling with extreme hunger.
Last year, HCI helped over 9,000 people in Sudan. This year, we can do more. 
The famine is spreading, and families are starving. But together, we can change that.
Ramadan is a month of mercy, and charity only increases our blessings. 

Be part of a lasting impact—donate now.
Visit https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/stand_w_sudan_w_digital_sisterhood to give,
and listen to our episode “Sudan’s Collective Grief Is Never Ending” to hear first hand stories from the women on the ground.

Credits:
Host: Cadar Mohamud
Guest: Aliatou
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid
Episode Producer : Lamisah Jahan
Writer: Naomi Wrista, Cadar Mohamud
Sound Design: Youssef Douazou
Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah
Honourable mentions:
Safia Mohamed
Noura A Sheikh
Sawsan Abdillahi

Go back and Fetch - Part 1

In the second part of Aliatou's journey, the forces she once sought to control now dominate her life, leaving her spiritually lost and broken. The darkness consumes her, and she is left with nothing but the weight of her choices. But even in the darkest moments, a flicker of light remains—an undeniable call back to the faith she once knew.

This episode explores Aliatou’s painful struggle to reclaim her soul, to return to Islam, and to seek Allah's mercy. It’s a story of repentance, healing, and the profound transformation that comes with reconnecting to the Divine.

This episode is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the endless mercy of Allah (SWT).

SPONSORS:

HELP TDS KEEP TELLING MORE STORIES:

Your support will not only enable The Digital Sisterhood to continue telling you one story at a time ‘in your ears, in your speakers’ - but to help create a future where Muslim women thrive as leaders, storytellers, and champions of positive change. 

We’re more than a podcast. We’re a sisterhood.
Together, let's empower the Digital Sisterhood and shape a brighter future for us all.

to donate visit:
https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/help_grow_the_digital_sisterhood

may Allah reward you with every good that is shared and done on this podcast, آمين!

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Sudan needs our help—let’s make a difference this Ramadan.
As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, this Ramadan, The Digital Sisterhood is partnering with Human Concern International to provide urgent food aid to Sudan. Right now, over 24.7 million people—nearly 14 million of them children—are in crisis, struggling with extreme hunger.
Last year, HCI helped over 9,000 people in Sudan. This year, we can do more. 
The famine is spreading, and families are starving. But together, we can change that.
Ramadan is a month of mercy, and charity only increases our blessings. 

Be part of a lasting impact—donate now.
Visit https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/stand_w_sudan_w_digital_sisterhood to give,
and listen to our episode “Sudan’s Collective Grief Is Never Ending” to hear firsthand stories from the women on the ground.

Credits:
Host: Cadar Mohamud
Guest: Aliyatou
Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid 
Episode Producer: Lamisah Jahan
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Writer: Naomi Wrista, Cadar Mohamud & Lamisah Jahan
Sound Design: Youssef Douazou
Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah
Honourable mentions:
Safia Mohamed
Noura A Sheikh
Sawsan Abdillahi

Go back and Fetch - Part 2

We know that Allah SWT has not sent down any disease, but that he also sent its cure. And that cure is His book, His words, His guidance. But are we utilising it? 

In this episode we are joined by Umm Muhammad, who talks to us about the prophetic tradition of Ruqyah - how to revive it and practice it, and how to protect oneself against the trials that we have discussed in the season so far. 

Allah SWT does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear, and this conversation reminds us to return to Him and fear only Him, because he is As-Shifa, our ultimate protector and source of healing.

✨SPONSORS✨:

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✨ Exclusive for The Digital Sisterhood listeners: Use code THANKYOUTDS20 for 20% off—no minimum purchase required! Follow @reefperfumesna to stay updated.

🔹 Support Sudan This Ramadan – 24.7 million people in Sudan—including 14 million children—are facing extreme hunger. The famine is spreading, and families are starving.

Last year, Human Concern International helped over 9,000 people—this year, let’s do more. Ramadan is a month of mercy. Your charity can save lives.

💜 Donate now: launchgood.com/v4/campaign/stand_w_sudan_w_digital_sisterhood [LINK IN BIO]

Credits:
Host: Cadar Mohamud
Guest: Umm Muhammad
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Episode Producer & Editor: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Lead producer: Khweya Bezeid 
Writer: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Design: Youssef Douazou
Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah

Honourable mentions:
Sawsan Abdillahi
Safia Mohamed
Noura A. Sheikh

The Cure

This week we’re joined by Umm Dua and her daughter for a collective story of resilience and strength. This mother-daughter duo are bringing us all the message of a lifetime, including a serious reminder to be prepared for the unthinkable; to always go back to the source, the One and the Only, that sent down to you pockets of refuge amidst the most difficult circumstances.

Host: Cadar Mohamud

Guests: Umm Dua & Du’a

Lead producer: Khweya Bezeid 

Episode producer: Khweya Bezeid & Lamisah Jahan

Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir

Writers: Naomi Wirsta & Lamisah Jahan

Sound Design: Youssef Douazou & Yahya Arfouai

Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah

Honourable mentions:

Safia Mohamed

Noura A Sheikh

Sawsan Abdillahi

Pockets of Refuge

In today’s episode, we sit down with Sayema - a Muslim psychotherapist - for a deeply-personal story about the unseen costs of having our lives be too visible online. What began as a mission to offer healing and service turned into a slow, quiet unraveling under the weight of envy, burnout, and the spiritual harm of evil-eye. 

Sayema’s story is raw, reflective, and shows her ultimately-redemptive journey of what happens when the healer via psychotherapy becomes the afflicted; and finds the cure not in the algorithm, but in the Quran, and from Al-Shifa, The One Who Heals.

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Your Chance to Build a House in Jannah—Right Here in Chicago!

Alhamdulillah, after 20 years of service, Barakah Chicago has purchased a historic 20,000 sq ft property in Edgewater—with a beautiful masjid space, classrooms, and a gym. We need your help to raise $900,000 for renovations. Donate today at https://www.barakahchicago.org/center and invest in your akhira.

Jazakum Allahu khairan!

Host: Cadar Mohamud

Guest: Sayema Zulfeqar

Season lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid 

Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir 

Episode Producer: Nada Almoussa

 Writer: Sara Emira & Cadar Mohamud

Sound Design: Youssef Douazou & Yahya Arfouai

Creative director & Cover Art illustrator: Wasima Farah

Ustadh Tim Humble’s Ruqyah Course:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuihjkTS1Xqhv9WB-epHOTXGWm7cCC4rL&si=K0dNkfC61QXKVQ-n 

https://www.amauacademy.com/programs/how-to-perform-ruqyah-on-yourself-and-your-family

 
7-Day Self-Ruqyah Detox Plan:

https://muhammadtim.com/ruqyah/7-day-detox

The Weight of Watching Eyes

Before we did it, we laughed about it.

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Cadar Mohamud, the creator of the Digital Sisterhood, tells us the story of how she bloomed from a wallflower to a podcaster. LOL.

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Episode One: The Wall Flower

In the month of the Quran, Hilaal describes her journey in how the Quran went from an unfamiliar book in a foreign language to her calling and way of life.

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Episode Two: When The Crescent Moon Became Full - Part 1

In part 2 of Hilaal's story, she tells us more about how the Quran remained her companion through the toughest moments of her life.

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Episode Three: When The Crescent Moon Became Full - Part 2

Content Warning: Suicide
At the age of 14, Amal's move to Toronto taught her that home is not a place but a person. The word Hooyo (mom) comes from the root word Hooy which means Home. But what happens when that home is temporary?
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.
Finally, If this podcast gave you value, we’re leaving it up to you. Donate however much you feel like it gave you. We have a big team who put so many hours into bringing this show to life. Donate at : https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood
✨And if you can't give right now, please keep us in your duas ✨
This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.
Recorded at MH Studios Toronto
Host: Cadar Mohamud
Senior Producer/ Editor: Muna Scekomar
Assistant Producer: Khweya Bezeid
Intern: Nima Harun
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Lillo
Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah
Project manager: Yasmin Mohamud
Marketing Manager: Sawsan Abdillahi
RESOURCES & SERVICES IF YOU NEED HELP:
https://maristan.org/resources
https://muslimmentalhealth.com/patients-families/resource-directory/
https://naseeha.org
https://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-service-landing-page/

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