The Digital Sisterhood

Have you ever watched the movie Love & Basketball? Well in this next episode, we dive into the captivating story of Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first Muslim woman to play basketball in a hijab in NCAA Division 1.In this story, Bliqis grapples with the loss of her first love, but she finds another along the way...Host: Cadar MohamudLead Producer: Hanna AdanAssociate Producer: Kwaku Dapaah-DanquahAssociate Producer: Khweya BezeidEditor: Fareeda BaruwaGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahCover Art by: Maymuna AliProject Manager: Maaheen Khan-BashirSound Designer: Youssef DouazoMarketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.

The podcast explores the theme of love, sharing stories and reflections on love and relationships. It includes a mysterious encounter during Ramadan, finding love and overcoming insecurities, a serendipitous encounter that offers a message of hope, and the power of love. The host expresses appreciation for the team and calls for support to keep the podcast going.

SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 - Stepping in to the lightWhen 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-2This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light StudiosHost: Cadar MohamudExecutive Producer: Muna ScekomarGuest Producer: Sawsan AbdillahiGuest Editor: Lamisah ChowdhuryAssistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya BezeidGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahMarketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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 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-2This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light StudiosHost: Cadar MohamudProducer: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya BezeidGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahMarketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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 3 EPISODE 2 - Holding on to HopeWhen 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 StudiosHost: Cadar MohamudProducer: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya BezeidGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahMarketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.

Have you ever asked yourself, "am I worthy to make duaa to Allah?" "how can a 'bad' muslim ask Allah for anything?"Those questions constantly haunted Cadar's mind until one day she decided to take a chance and step into the power of duaa. The story that followed was the most dramatic love story to ever be told, which left her repeating "Had I known..."This episode is sponsored by Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA, Head to hhrd.org/tds to donate and find out more about the causeHelp us reach our goal of 25,600 USD which enables us to build six bathrooms giving women and girls access to sanitary and clean washroom.This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light StudiosHost: Cadar MohamudProducer: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producers: Nima Harun, Khweya BezeidGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahMarketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.

Content Warning: Death, Hospital, COVID-19As the deadly virus COVID-19 began to spread across the world, Respiratory therapists were pushed to the frontlines. While hospitals were meant to be a safe haven for all, Yasmin became painfully aware of demon lurking in the shadows, ready to sacrifice anyone not holding a privilege card . As Yasmin begins to enlist the help of her closest friend Urji and other healthcare workers to save families and patients from falling through the cracks, she finds herself caught and needing to be saved too.Mawadda Disposable Hijab launches Monday, NOV 7th, 2022Please follow their instagram and visit their page by clicking hereThis Week's sponsor is ACC or A Continuous Charity: an organization with a mission to to promote the spiritual and intellectual development of Muslims throughout North America by providing interest-free loans for higher education.They have launched a $25k fundraising campaign to support Muslim women and aid them in attaining their educational pursuits. “ACC for Women’s Empowerment” or ACC4WE aims to support sisters across the nation struggling to pursue an education simply because they don’t want to compromise their deen and drown in crippling debt.Every dollar you is a continuous charity for you . DONATE HERE AND SPREAD THE WORDFinally, 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 HERE TO HELP TDS CONTINUE✨And if you can't give right now, please keep us in your duas ✨This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.Recorded at MH Studios TorontoHost: Cadar MohamudSenior Producer/ Editor: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producers: Khweya Bezeid & Nima HarunGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahProject manager: Yasmin MohamudMarketing Manager: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.

In the comic book “Racism and all its friends, Vol.1" Yasmin, a soft-spoken introvert, is challenged by an assembled ancient league of evil, popularly known as racism in the medical field. Although Yasmin was not the archetype hero everyone expected, she manages to unleash the dormant power laying within, making her the greatest kind of hero to ever was.This Week's sponsor is ACC or A Continuous Charity: an organization with a mission to to promote the spiritual and intellectual development of Muslims throughout North America by providing interest-free loans for higher education.They have launched a $25k fundraising campaign to support Muslim women and aid them in attaining their educational pursuits. “ACC for Women’s Empowerment” or ACC4WE aims to support sisters across the nation struggling to pursue an education simply because they don’t want to compromise their deen and drown in crippling debt.Every dollar you is a continuous charity for you . Here's the link to donate and if you cant donate then please spread the word https://bit.ly/TDSxACCFinally, 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 ✨This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.Recorded at MH Studios TorontoHost: Cadar MohamudSenior Producer/ Editor: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producers: Khweya Bezeid & Nima HarunGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahProject manager: Yasmin MohamudMarketing Manager: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.

Content Warning: SuicideAt the age of 14, Amal's move to Toronto taught her that home is not a place but a person. The word Hooyo (mom) comes from the root word Hooy which means Home. But what happens when that home is temporary?Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.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 ✨This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.Recorded at MH Studios TorontoHost: Cadar MohamudSenior Producer/ Editor: Muna ScekomarAssistant Producer: Khweya BezeidIntern: Nima HarunRecording Engineer: Jonathan LilloGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahProject manager: Yasmin MohamudMarketing Manager: Sawsan AbdillahiRESOURCES & SERVICES IF YOU NEED HELP:https://maristan.org/resourceshttps://muslimmentalhealth.com/patients-families/resource-directory/https://naseeha.orghttps://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-service-landing-page/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.

Mariama's love of Arabic as a young adult led her to become a student of knowledge in Egypt. Along the way, she realizes that this journey was nothing like she expected it to be.This week we've partnered up with Salaams App:If you are searching for a Muslim partner who shares your values and core beliefs, or maybe you have recently moved to a new city and are in search of Muslimahs in your vicinity to connect with, then Salams is the app for you!With over 3.5 million Muslims signed up globally, Salams has made it all that easy to search, build and find a relationship based on the foundations of Islam, from friendship for the sake of Allah to all the way to finding the right partner for marriage.Give Salams a try by heading to salams.app.link/TDSPodcast and download it todayThis episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.Recorded at MH Studios TorontoHost: Cadar MohamudSenior Producer/ Editor: Muna ScekomarProducer In-Training: Nima HarunRecording Engineer: Jonathan LilloGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahProject manager: Yasmin MohamudMarketing Manager: Sawsan AbdillahiUnlock 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.