The Digital Sisterhood

What does it really mean to wait for love, for connection, for a du‘ā you’ve been waiting for to happen? In this episode your certified lover girl, Cadar, invites you into The Waiting Room, that quiet, in-between space where hope meets surrender. Inspired by a reflection from Sophia Kabiito, a Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach, this conversation explores what it means to become the heart that already feels the love you’re praying for. Through stories of longing, the lessons of Adam and Hawa, and the wisdom of Shaykh Yahya Ibrahim, we uncover how love has been part of our design all along not as a fairytale, but as an act of faith. Because maybe waiting isn’t punishment. Maybe it’s preparation. And maybe love, real love starts with the One who wrote it for you in the first place. This season is brought to you by Muzz, the Muslim marriage app that makes intentional, faith-centered connections easier. Verified, private, and built for love that lasts. Try Muzz today: ⁠https://go.muzz.com/LovetemberxMuzzEp1⁠ Donate to Sudan, they need us: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood Keep up with TDS here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4789a4a0-5e1a-4180-85a2-012ac7850ade⁠ Follow Shaykh Yahyha Ibrahims Work: https://www.instagram.com/yahya_adel_ibrahim/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGnC82qKpVy_ycuw-Y0P2dTJr4YRl1UaFrRuKc3uzKL-HV5BQnzMYnXWCaiwco_aem_qg7K05bIZV5pzDoPxUV7Dw Follow Sophia Kabiito here :https://www.instagram.com/sophiakabiito?igsh=NHBvcXMzam5nc2px Check our her The Barakah Mindset Reset Course : https://pensight.com/x/sophiakabiito/thebarakahmindset?fbclid=PAZnRzaAODS11leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadfs3rGs8XNrBIpuPXwo8wBLA69PRw5TgbLzwWipmjvTDLT5v3JV1LLXUTlhw_aem_BKBeBf4DVOfffsK5SPbC8w⁠ VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️Code: LOVE20 https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Guest: Shaykh Yahya Ibrahim, & Sophie Kabiito Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Co-Producer: Cadar Mohamud Episode writer: Cadar Mohamud Sound Design: Youssef & Yahya Arfouai Marketing: Image Inc. Creative Director & Illustrator: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions: Safia Mohamed Noura A. Sheikh Aisha Aoumaich Hanan Sheikh Muzz Team (Tasnim & Rita) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dreams marked the beginning of revelation — and in Islam, they remain a sacred thread to the unseen. In this episode, we explore the spiritual power of dreams with Ustadh Arif (Abu Muhammad), a dream interpreter who’s helped countless Muslims find meaning in the messages they receive at night. We also follow Syeda’s powerful journey — a vivid dream that changed everything, told and interpreted live for the first time. Some dreams fade by morning.But some? They stay with us — and if we listen, they just might lead us home. ✨Community Spotlight: Say Somaali✨ In this episode, we’re highlighting Say Somaali — a grassroots initiative supporting Somali students in Toronto. Now in its 3rd year, their Community Scholarship Fund has already awarded over $30,000 to students in fields like Engineering, Public Health, and Political Science. Every dollar raised goes directly to students — no overhead, just impact. This year, they’re aiming to raise another $30,000, and The Digital Sisterhood is proud to partner with them. Visit the LaunchGood link in our show notes below to donate, share, or make duaa. Let’s build the future, together. https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/say_somaali_community_scholarship_fund This episode of The Digital Sisterhood was brought to you by our incredible team. ✨Credits ✨ Guests: Syeda Jamal & Ustadh Arif (Abu Muhammad) Season Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Cadar Mohamud & Maaheen Khan-Bashir Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Writer: Cadar Mohamud & Maaheen Khan-Bashir Sound Design: Youssef Douazou & Yahya Arfouai Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions: Safia Mohamed Noura A Sheikh Sawsan Abdillahi Fardosa ❤️ References/Services: Ustadh Arif Services & Courses: https://linktr.ee/dreamswitharif?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwK5TyBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp19dB8K9QA_YQCa2EHZMDVKogSV99wwpcnP6Dr861tC_vixi28I6LFqaZVNM_aem_t8Lk6AIyrhLBvMkw15aDYg Aisha RadiAllahu anha dua (for good dreams): Aisha radhi allaahu anha would say in dua: عن عائشةَ أنَّها كانتْ إذا أرادَتِ النَّومَ تقولُ: اللهم إنِّي أسأَلُكَ رُؤيا صالحةً صادقةً غَيرَ كاذبةٍ، نافعةً غَيرَ ضارَّةٍ. وكانتْ إذا قالتْ هذا قد عرَفوا أنَّها غَيرُ متكلِّمةٍ بشيءٍ حتى تُصبِحَ، أو تَسْتيقِظَ مِن الليلِ. ”‘Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to say when she intended to sleep: ‘O Allah, I ask You for a righteous, truthful dream — not false, beneficial and not harmful.’ And when she said this, they (the people around her) would know that she would not speak to anyone until morning or until she woke up during the night.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! _ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSORS: _ This episode is brought to you by REEF Perfumes! Good news—REEF Perfumes is now in North America! No more traveling overseas just to restock your signature scent. Each fragrance is a journey, immersing you in the rich and captivating aromas of the Middle East. From the deep warmth of saffron and oud to bright and refreshing citrus notes, REEF has something for everyone. You can experience their luxurious collection in person at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or The Fashion Outlets of Chicago near O’Hare Airport, with more locations coming soon across the U.S. and Canada. Can’t visit in person? No problem! Shop online at www.reefperfumesna.com and follow them on social media @reefperfumesna to stay updated. And here’s something special—The Digital Sisterhood listeners get an exclusive 20% discount! Just use code THANKYOUTDS20 at checkout for an extra 20% off, with no minimum purchase required. _ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s no doubt that faith is a journey and fighting to protect one’s faith is an honorable struggle. But what happens when you embark on a journey without a guide - or even worse, a guide who has gone astray? This week’s episode sheds light on the grim reality of what happens when our vulnerable youth find comfort in the arms of strangers with ill intentions. Our guest Sara vulnerably shares her story of being groomed and radicalized in her early teens and how it turned her life upside down upside down forever. ** Our guest’s name has been changed to maintain confidentiality. - Host: Cadar Mohamud 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices