The Digital Sisterhood

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

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✨:🔹 REEF Perfumes – Now in North America! No more overseas trips to restock your favorite scents. From rich saffron and oud to refreshing citrus notes, REEF has something for everyone. Visit their locations at Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) & The Fashion Outlets of Chicago (O’Hare Airport) or shop online at www.reefperfumesna.com.✨ 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 MohamudGuest: Umm MuhammadProduction Manager: Maaheen Khan-BashirEpisode Producer & Editor: Maaheen Khan-BashirLead producer: Khweya Bezeid  Writer: Maaheen Khan-BashirSound Design: Youssef DouazouMarketing & Design: Wasima FarahHonourable mentions:Sawsan AbdillahiSafia MohamedNoura A. Sheikh

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