Go back and Fetch - Part 2

Mar 21, 2025

Aliatou's spiritual journey unfolds with dark struggles and a longing for faith. She battles with the weight of her choices, encountering both inner turmoil and supernatural elements. Amidst feelings of isolation, she finds hope in reconnecting with her Islamic roots and the power of community support. The narrative emphasizes the importance of mercy, healing, and familial bonds. As she navigates obstacles, the call to strengthen one's connection with the Creator becomes crucial, urging listeners to seek forgiveness and embrace their spirituality.

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Haunting by Shadowy Beings

Aliyatou began seeing and feeling dark shadowy beings every night after setting up an altar for spiritual practice.
These beings disturbed her sleep and caused intense sensations, impacting her daily life profoundly.

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Suicidal Crisis from Spiritual Struggle

While giving an offering to spiritual beings, Aliyatou had invasive thoughts urging her to offer herself instead.
This led her to a suicidal crisis by a cliff, which her father ultimately intervened in.

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Father's Intervention Saved Life

Aliyatou's father, concerned for her, repeatedly checked her location and searched for her during her crisis.
Their emotional reunion in the woods prevented her suicide and brought relief to both.

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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).

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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