The Digital Sisterhood

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. read less
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Season 4

S4 EP1 | Bending The Knee
08-03-2024
S4 EP1 | Bending The Knee
Once again in TDS tradition, Cadar opens the season with another personal story. This time it’s a continuation of the first debut episode on TDS called “The WallFlower.'' The story takes place after she’s found a new sense of direction and faith, except now all that she believes in is put to the test. In her first year of university, Cadar learns from experience the entrenched and upheld islamophobic realities that plagues western academia. Until one day everything comes to a head, and, Cadar’s had to make choice for the sake of her academic career & future to either bend the knee or stand ten toes down in what she believes in.  –  Our first sponsor is LaunchGood, TDS has partnered up with LaunchGood to give you a chance to automate your sadaqah and give to 30 different causes around the world. aligning with the saying of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: "The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if it is small. Visit LaunchGood.com/Ramadan to sign up and join us in making a positive change this Ramadan. May your generosity be rewarded abundantly Ameen! –  For the third year in a row we have partnered up with Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, this year we focus our efforts on our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Their team on the ground is working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief for Ramadan food boxes can reach them and alleviate some small semblance of their suffering. Visit launchgood.com/tds4palestine and give us a hand in providing them hope this Ramadan –  Host: Cadar Mohamud  Episode Producer: Khweya Bezeid Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writer: Cadar Mohamud Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Yumnah Rushdy Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S4 EP2 | If I Must Die
15-03-2024
S4 EP2 | If I Must Die
In the heart-wrenching backdrop of Gaza's tumultuous reality, "If I must die" unveils a deeply moving story that explores the profound impact of loss on one family's journey through grief, resilience, and the enduring power of love. At the centre of the story is Shayma, a loving daughter and sister, whose life is abruptly shattered by the indiscriminate violence that has become an all-too-familiar presence in her homeland. This episode was recorded on the 10th of January.  Please donate to Shayma’s GoFundMe, to help her and her family evacuate from Gaza https://t.co/1ckKD2lj1G — Our first sponsor is LaunchGood, TDS has partnered up with LaunchGood, the largest Muslim fundraising platform globally, to make your fundraising experience even more impactful. With LaunchGood you get an opportunity to participate in daily contests where you can win donation boosts of up to $5000 a day! Imagine the incredible impact your fundraising efforts can have with this additional support. All you have to do is choose a charity or your cause you are passionate about, create your fundraising page, and use LaunchGood's daily contests to boost your donations. To learn more and get started, visit launchgood.com/startfundraising. –  We at TDS stand firm in our commitment to fight for our Ummah, this year to turn our hearts to those engaged in a daily struggle for survival—the resilient Palestinian people. which is why we have partnered up with Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA who have teams on the ground working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief. Together, we can be a source of hope and solace for the Palestinian people. Head to launchgood.com/tds4palestine, donate, make duaa and Keep Fighting! –  Host: Cadar Mohamud  Episode Producer: Lamisah Chowdhury Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writer: Lamisah Chowdhury Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Noor V. Aerbay –  For more information on Palestine, and how to help the Palestinian people: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/tag/palestine https://palestinecampaign.org/resources/ https://decolonizepalestine.com/ Resources for mental health:  https://socialworklicensemap.com/blog/coping-with-secondary-trauma/ https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/vicarious-trauma/vicarious-trauma-signs-and-strategies-for-coping https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp https://www.ruhcare.com/directory - Find a muslim therapist - Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S4 EP3 | Dada, I Won’t Forget Who We Are
22-03-2024
S4 EP3 | Dada, I Won’t Forget Who We Are
For too long the whole world, and particularly us as Muslims, have turned a blind eye to the horrific and brutal treatment of our Uyghur brothers and sisters. We must remember them, we must say their names, we must hear their stories - so today we bring you two. Subhi and Jewher were raised miles apart, but share one homeland - East Turkestan. - Our main sponsor for today is Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, this year we focus our efforts on our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Their team on the ground is working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief for Ramadan food boxes can reach them and alleviate some small semblance of their suffering. Our hope is to raise 25,000 USD to get them the basic necessities they desperately need.  Visit launchgood.com/tds4palestine and give us a hand in providing them hope this Ramadan - Host: Cadar Mohamud  Associate Producer: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writer: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Fatimah Nadeem - Jewher has shared the links below for more information on what is happening to Uyghur muslims, please use these to help and stay informed: https://www.allstaticandnoise.com/support - Link to film website for screenings and donations. https://www.amazon.com/Jewher-Ilham-Uyghurs-Father-Silence/dp/1608011054?nodl=1&dplnkId=61539547-9fd6-44e6-b82f-3f133b0ec037 - Link to Jewher’s first book https://a.co/d/iy957Fv - Link to Jewher’s second book
S4 EP4 | Up Until The Front Door
29-03-2024
S4 EP4 | Up Until The Front Door
It is common knowledge that France has always made it very hard for muslim women to wear the hijab, and this season of Fighting for faith would be missing something if it didn’t have our French sisters. In this episode Loubna Reguig the national president of the EMF (Etudiants Musulmans de France - the French Muslim Students association) sheds light on the challenges faced by Muslim woman who choose to wear the hijab in France and how the French authorities leverage the different principles of the republic to justify their oppressive actions.  – Our first sponsor is LaunchGood, TDS has partnered up with LaunchGood, a platform that enables you to explore thousands of different Zakat-eligible projects, creating a personalized approach to your giving. It's like browsing through a catalog, allowing you to find causes that resonate with you and align with your values. Each Zakat campaign is individually verified by a Zakat expert following their Zakat policy. This ensures that your contributions go to projects that truly qualify for Zakat, giving you the confidence that your Zakat is making a meaningful impact. Let's make the last 10 days of Ramadan count by fulfilling our Zakat obligations and supporting projects that can bring positive change to those in need. Visit LaunchGood.com/Zakat –  We at TDS stand firm in our commitment to fight for our Ummah, this year to turn our hearts to those engaged in a daily struggle for survival—the resilient Palestinian people. which is why we have partnered up with Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA who have teams on the ground working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief. With us being in the last 10 days of Ramadan, let us collectively become a source of hope and solace for the Palestinian people. Head to www.launchgood.com/tds4palestine , donate, make duaa and Keep Fighting! – Host: Cadar Mohamud  Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writer: Khweya Bezeid Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Sajedah Andalsi
S4 EP5 | Sudan's Collective Grief Is Never Ending
05-04-2024
S4 EP5 | Sudan's Collective Grief Is Never Ending
Nothing prepares you for seeing your homeland being torn apart. Sudan, a country once brimming with life, vibrant with dreams and hopes for the future of the land and the future of the people, is currently being ravaged by war and a genocide that is being ignored by the international community. The women of Sudan have risen up to lead the fight for revolution and liberation. In this episode, we hear from two such women - they are on the ground in Sudan, in the midst of war, fighting for the truth, and for their homeland. - Our main sponsor for today is Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, this year we focus our efforts on our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Their team on the ground is working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief for Ramadan food boxes can reach them and alleviate some small semblance of their suffering. Our hope is to raise 25,000 USD to get them the basic necessities they desperately need.  Visit www.launchgood.com/tds4palestine and give us a hand in providing them hope this Ramadan - Host: Cadar Mohamud  Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writers: Fareeda Baruwa and Maaheen Khan-Bashir Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Aya Mohamed - For more information on Sudan, and how to help the Sudanese people: https://eyesonsudan.net/   https://www.rescue.org/uk/article/fighting-sudan-what-you-need-know-about-crisis  Key accounts to follow on instagram: yousraelbagir, bsonblast, yassmin_a, sudan.updates
S4 EP6 | Does Allah Hate Me?
19-04-2024
S4 EP6 | Does Allah Hate Me?
In this episode, we hear from Intisar, a sister who shares her personal story of faith and struggle and discusses the daily battles she encounters, trying to reconcile her emotions with her faith in Allah SWT. Her story highlights the ongoing effort to stay true to her beliefs despite inner conflicts and societal expectations. - Come join us on a retreat this May 19-25th to Marrakech, Morocco, or May 26 - June 1 in Granada, Spain on what promises to be the journey of a lifetime. This won't just be a trip; it's a life-changing experience waiting to unfold. Visit go.sistersgetaway.com/tds to sign up. We have limited seats available so book your trip today! - Host: Cadar Mohamud  Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid Lead Producer: Hanna Adan  Writer: Lamisah Chowdury Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou  Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan Cover Artist: Limma Ali  ✨RESOURCE LINKS FROM INTISAR ✨ 1) Brother Wahwed Jensen and his Beyond the Rainbow Podcast - for Muslims struggling and not actively practicing the lifestyle  https://awaybeyondtherainbow.buzzsprout.com 2) https://muslimmatters.org/author/mobeenwaheed/ 3) The Straight Struggle Discord group: https://disboard.org/server/686461916939288584 4) I hope Dr Hakim is available… his website is old and he himself is sharing too so I could make a few recommendations.  - Yaqeen institute link to that topic from a couple of years ago:  https://youtu.be/wb_aqp3yAho?si=7lu0roc2MspKTrot 5) Hikma Healing https://www.hakimarchuletta.com 6) Muslim Somatic Therapy https://www.forwardtohealth.com/about 7) Same sex attraction Muslims community group: https://disboard.org/server/686461916939288584 you can also email Intisar personally at, intisara604@gmail.com for any questions. thank you for listening with an open heart!

Season 3

S3 EP2 | Holding on to Hope
31-03-2023
S3 EP2 | Holding on to Hope
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 - Holding on to Hope When Cadar gets a tip about a rumor that Sahih International, one of the most widely read translation of the Quran, was published and translated by the three white revert American women. She went into investigative mode, rolled up her sleeves and went digging to verify the rumors. —— Our first sponsor today is East Qasil, a natural ingredient and nourishing powder with deep cleansing properties that hydrates and softens your skin for a bright glow.  Get exclusive discounts and insider access to their product launch by joining their waitlist before April 30th. Head to EASTQASIL.COM and reserve your spot today! Our second sponsor this episode is brought to you by Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, This Ramadan we've collaborated once more with them to help build brand new washrooms for girls in Somalia and Kenya. Head to hhrd.org/tds to donate and find out more about the cause. Help us reach our goal of 25,600 USD which enables us to build six bathrooms giving women and girls access to sanitary and clean washrooms. This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios Host: Cadar Mohamud Producer: Muna Scekomar Assistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya Bezeid Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S3 EP3 | Holding on to Hope - Part 2
17-04-2023
S3 EP3 | Holding on to Hope - Part 2
SEASON 3 EPISODE 3 - Holding on to Hope | Part Two  In part two, Cadar digs deeper into Aj’s story after finding something on her LinkedIn page that gave Cadar more questions about AJ’s story than she initially did before. And what she found was much much much deeper than she expected. —— Our first sponsor today is East Qasil, a natural ingredient and nourishing powder with deep cleansing properties that hydrates and softens your skin for a bright glow.  Get exclusive discounts and insider access to their product launch by joining their waitlist before April 30th. Head to EASTQASIL.COM (http://eastqasil.com) and reserve your spot today! Our second sponsor this episode is brought to you by Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, This Ramadan we've collaborated once more with them to help build brand new washrooms for girls in Somalia and Kenya. Head to hhrd.org/tds (https://hhrd.org/tds) to donate and find out more about the cause. Help us reach our goal of 25,600 USD which enables us to build six bathrooms giving women and girls access to sanitary and clean washrooms. VOTE FOR TDS TO WIN THE AUDIENCE HONOREE AWARD: https://shortyawards.com/15th/the-digital-sisterhood-podcast-2 This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios Host: Cadar Mohamud Producer: Muna Scekomar Assistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya Bezeid Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S3 E4 | Stepping into the light
09-05-2023
S3 E4 | Stepping into the light
SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 - Stepping in to the light When Cadar stumbles across an article featuring today's guest Shazrina binti Azman also known as Mizz Nina , she was so compelled by her story and that she set out to ask the former pop star why she decided to step away from the lime light and in to the noor of Islam. —— Our first sponsor today is @LyraSwim , a brand that cares about how women feel without compromising on looking and feeling good, a brand that reflects the beliefs and values of women from all walks of life. Designed in London and ethically produced in Istanbul, Lyra swimwear will provide you with 50 UPF protection, fast-drying and high quality fabric.  Head to our link in bio and use the code TDS5 to get 5% off their entire collection and get your stylish burkini look down! —— Our second sponsor this episode is brought to you by Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, This Ramadan we've collaborated once more with them to help build brand new washrooms for girls in Somalia and Kenya. Head to hhrd.org/tds (https://hhrd.org/tds) to donate and find out more about the cause. Help us reach our goal of 25,600 USD which enables us to build six bathrooms giving women and girls access to sanitary and clean washrooms. —— VOTE FOR TDS TO WIN THE AUDIENCE HONOREE AWARD @shortyawards: https://shortyawards.com/15th/the-digital-sisterhood-podcast-2 This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios Host: Cadar Mohamud Executive Producer: Muna Scekomar Guest Producer: Sawsan Abdillahi Guest Editor: Lamisah Chowdhury Assistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya Bezeid Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S3 EP10 | Behind the mic: Part 1
26-01-2024
S3 EP10 | Behind the mic: Part 1
You thought you wouldn’t hear from us till Ramadan …..well guess again, TDS is back with new episodes. In the spirit of reviving a Season one tradition the team is behind the microphone here to give you a behind the scenes exclusive on what 2023 was like for us! Hear from Khweya, Hanna, Maaheen, Lamisah and of course are host Cadar talk to you about S3, Lovetember and what its like being part of The Digital Sisterhood team <3 Disclaimer: Lamisah was experiencing some mic issues apologies for the audio quality in advance  —— We have partnered up with DiscoverU life to help you get Ramadan ready with their Visionaire program Visionaire is a 5 step formula that will helps build and nurture a believer’s mindset and allows you to craft strong and powerful dream duaas that will change the trajectory of your life whilst raising your standard in Deen and Dunya. The live online sessions by the late Sh.Muhammad Alshareef, and a live guided experience by Razia Hamidi will go on through the month of Ramadan. Don’t worry you’ll have lifetime access to ALL the courses, bonuses and resources shared once you sign up. Register today and get a 10% discount code only for TDS members using our promo code TDS10 Visit www.visionaireramadan.com/TDS Host: Cadar Mohamud Episode Producer: Khweya Bezeid Lead Producer: Hanna Adan Editor: Lamisah Chowdhury Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Project Manager: Maaheen Khan  Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.
S3 EP11 | Behind the mic: Part 2
02-02-2024
S3 EP11 | Behind the mic: Part 2
We are back with PART 2 of Behind the Mic, this time with the directors in your ears, and in your speakers, telling you a behind the scenes story…Sawsan, Noura, Aisha and Cadar talk TDS beyond the podcast, listen in as they trade memories, intentions and future plans in this special episode. —— We have partnered up with DiscoverU life to help you get Ramadan ready with their Visionaire program Visionaire is a 5 step formula that will helps build and nurture a believer’s mindset and allows you to craft strong and powerful dream duaas that will change the trajectory of your life whilst raising your standard in Deen and Dunya. The live online sessions by the late Sh.Muhammad Alshareef, and a live guided experience by Razia Hamidi will go on through the month of Ramadan. Don’t worry you’ll have lifetime access to ALL the courses, bonuses and resources shared once you sign up. Register today and get a 10% discount code only for TDS members using our promo code TDS10 Visit www.visionaireramadan.com/TDS Host: Cadar Mohamud Lead Producer: Hanna Adan Editor: Lamisah Chowdhury Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Project Manager: Maaheen Khan  Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.

Season 2

The Exchange
08-04-2022
The Exchange
Reda Khan is a French teacher who finds herself struggling when the paths of her career and her religion are torn apart. This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios. Recorded at MH Studios Toronto Executive Producer: Muna Scekomar Recording Engineer: Jonathan Lillo Podcast intern: Nima Harun Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Project manager: Yasmin Mohamud Marketing Manager: Sawsan Abdillahi The Digital Sisterhood is partnering with Helping Hand for Relief and Development to sponsor a Skills Development and Livelihood Center in Madogo, Kenya for women and youth living in poverty. Skills trainings empowers beneficiaries to take charge of their own lives with dignity and determination. Our goal is to sponsor 138 students, that is 138 women and youth who will learn employable skills and gain financial stability. Help us in making that happen by visiting www.hhrd.org/Sisterhood to learn more and donate. One of the ways you can give back to our podcast is by helping our fellow team member who is fundraising for a family member who has passed away, May Allah have mercy on their soul, reach her goal. The goal is £2,000. Please donate and don't let this opportunity for good deeds pass you. https://campaigns.givebrite.com/fundraiser?fundraiser=yasmin-9442 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. Unlock the power of sponsorship with Digital Sisterhood! Our user-friendly tool makes it a breeze to book and feature your brand on any of our upcoming episodes. Click on the following link to find out how to https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/tds.