The Digital Sisterhood

Our final episode of the season brings you one of our most powerful stories. Sara Hayat is a young girl wondering reverently about the ways she may encounter love in her life. Her constant companion until now? Allah SWT. He is all she has ever needed. This story is about her holding onto her first love, while in search of Mawadda. This episode is brought to you by @muzz_app ——— VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20⁠ ⁠And here is the link for vibe check: Vibe check: https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPHvKFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf-NbGZDyqb4iS-Bj6YfL5P8C4GB60czIS91xufHwDfRcdyafj8K5Q43jn-pQ_aem_lWOQYGKiaejwlpXOr5gkRw ______ ✨ TDS is fundraising with HCI to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan by helping provide food, clean water, medical care, and other essential aid to families in need. Donate to Sudan, they need us:⁠ ⁠ https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Maaheen Khan Episode writer: Maaheen Khan Sound Design: Youssef D. & Yahya Arfouai Marketing: Image Inc. Creative Director & Illustrator: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions: Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed Hanan Sheikh Aisha Aoumaich & The Muzz team

This episode reflects on Qadr and the way Allah guides people through separate journeys before bringing them together. Hiba and Zayd move through their own challenges, learning patience, responsibility, and trust without knowing how their paths will eventually align. Rather than coincidence, their story shows intention: growth before union, faith before love. It is a reminder that Allah prepares hearts long before He joins them, and that what is written will arrive only when the time is right. This episode is brought to you by Muzz Thank you Muzz for believing in these stories and for helping us bring them to life in this way. For Muslims seeking more than chance — explore Halal Match here: https://halalmatch.ca/about-us/ _______ Follow Us Here:  ⁠https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4789a4a0-5e1a-4180-85a2-012ac7850ade⁠ VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20⁠ https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check⁠ ________ ✨ TDS is fundraising with HCI to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan by helping provide food, clean water, medical care, and other essential aid to families in need. Donate to Sudan, they need us:⁠ https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Cadar, Lamisah & Khweya Episode writer: Naomi Wirsta & Cadar Sound Design: Youssef D. & Yahya Arfouai Marketing: Image Inc. Creative Director & Illustrator: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions:  Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed  Hanan Sheikh  Aisha Aoumaich  & The Muzz team

Shahzad Younas, an entrepreneur and founder of Muzz, shares his journey building a leading Muslim marriage app while navigating personal challenges. He reflects on the loneliness that accompanied his ambition, balancing the pressures of entrepreneurship with marital struggles. Shahzad discusses the creative process behind Muzz, including design choices that cater to Muslim values and the app's evolution. After a decade, he reveals his own path to love, culminating in a unique six-month halal courtship online, offering insights on patience and self-reflection in relationships.

They say if there’s something you want with all your heart. By His Command, the whole world will work to bring it to you. And today I realised that just like in the films, in real life, In the end, everything turns out okay. And if it’s not okay, then it’s not the end. The film isn’t over yet. —— Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4789a4a0-5e1a-4180-85a2-012ac7850ade VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20 https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check __________ ✨ TDS is fundraising with HCI to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan by helping provide food, clean water, medical care, and other essential aid to families in need. Donate to Sudan, they need us: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood Credits: Host: Cadar Mohamud Guest: Jameelah and Nora Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeiid Episode Producer: Lamisah Jahan Episode writer: Cadar & Lamisah Sound Design: Youssef & Yahya Arfouai Marketing: @image.mr__ Creative Director & Illustrator: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions: Safia Mohamed Noura A. Sheikh Aisha Aoumaich Hanan Sheikh Muzz Team (Tasnim & Rita) This season is brought to you in partnership with 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/LovetemberxMuzzEp2 Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4789a4a0-5e1a-4180-85a2-012ac7850ade VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20 https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check Donate to Sudan, they need us: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood

Lovember, Chapter 2, Page 2: Before I knew better - Part 1 When you love something so dearly, you have to let it go. The world turns its back on Jameelah, and as a teenager through to adulthood, she struggles to find her place in the world. Enter Christian, a man ready to teach her what love is all about. The love that she’s dreamed of, does it exist?  This season is brought to you in partnership with 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/LovetemberxMuzzEp2 Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4789a4a0-5e1a-4180-85a2-012ac7850ade VIBE CHECK is 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20 https://thedigitalsisterhood.com/products/vibe-check Donate to Sudan, they need us: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/sudan_emergency_appeal_health__hunger_relief_w_the_digital_sisterhood Credit:  Host: Cadar Mohamud Guest: Jameelah Nora Zahir Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid  Episode Producer: Lamisah Jahan Episode writer: Cadar Mohamud  Sound Design: Youssef Douazou & Yahya Arfouai  Voice Actor: Mos the Gen Poet  Marketing: Image Inc.  Creative Director & Illustrator: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions:  Safia Mohamed Noura A. Sheikh  Aisha Aoumaich  Hanan Sheikh  Muzz Team (Tasnim & Rita)

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)

Dear listeners  This season, we return to the first love story, Adam & Hawa. Not a tale of fleeting romance, but of divine purpose. A bond written by Allah, blessed in Paradise, tested on Earth and built on sukūn (tranquility), raḥmah (mercy) and unity of the soul.  The book design is meant to reflect our search for meaning in what’s written for us, the prayers we hold, the dreams we chase, and the heartbreaks that shape us. Each page, blank or filled, is a reminder that Allah’s story for us unfolds in perfect time and wisdom.  This is our Ode to them, & to the sacred love Allah continues to write in all of us.  With love, The Digital Sisterhood

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.”

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 MohamudGuest: Br. Ahmed Hraichie (The Muslim Undertaker)Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-BashirLead Producer & Editor: Cadar MohamudWriter: Cadar Mohamud Asistant Producer: Khweya Bezied Sound Design: Youssef DouazouMarketing & Design: Wasima FarahHonourable mentions:Safia Mohamed Noura A SheikhSawsan Abdillahi

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. - 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