In this episode, we hear from Intisar, a sister who shares her personal story of faith and struggle and discusses the daily battles she encounters, trying to reconcile her emotions with her faith in Allah SWT. Her story highlights the ongoing effort to stay true to her beliefs despite inner conflicts and societal expectations. - Our main sponsor for this episode is @dahabshiilapp. Discover the ease of sending money abroad with the Dahabshiil App, your go-to for secure and effortless...

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...

It is common knowledge that France has always made it very hard for muslim women to wear the hijab, and this season of Fighting for faith would be missing something if it didn’t have our French sisters. In this episode Loubna Reguig the national president of the EMF (Etudiants Musulmans de France - the French Muslim Students association) sheds light on the challenges faced by Muslim woman who choose to wear the hijab in France and how the French authorities leverage the different principles...

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....

In the heart-wrenching backdrop of Gaza's tumultuous reality, "If I must die" unveils a deeply moving story that explores the profound impact of loss on one family's journey through grief, resilience, and the enduring power of love. At the centre of the story is Shayma, a loving daughter and sister, whose life is abruptly shattered by the indiscriminate violence that has become an all-too-familiar presence in her homeland. This episode was recorded on the 10th of January.  Please donate to...

We are giving you all a BONUS episode! Yes you have heard it right! We are back with S2 of 'After the Show" a SPECIAL access to behind the scenes content which includes extended interview cuts, notes from the producer and all the archival content we don't get to include in the episode! Now that you have listened to Bending the knee, we wanted you guys to get to hear Cadaar speak about her experience recording this personal episode. “After the show” is now LIVE on iTunes and Spotify (through...

Once again in TDS tradition, Cadar opens the season with another personal story. This time it’s a continuation of the first debut episode on TDS called “The WallFlower.'' The story takes place after she’s found a new sense of direction and faith, except now all that she believes in is put to the test. In her first year of university, Cadar learns from experience the entrenched and upheld islamophobic realities that plagues western academia. Until one day everything comes to a head, and,...

Fighting for Faith is our defiant response—a call to action against assimilation. It's a movement echoing the struggles faced by women everyday in Sudan, Gaza at home, and beyond. Inspired by them.. this is why #TDSFightingForFaith—one story at a time, empowering women to stand tall, resilient in their Imaan.

We are back with PART 2 of Behind the Mic, this time with the directors in your ears, and in your speakers, telling you a behind the scenes story…Sawsan, Noura, Aisha and Cadar talk TDS beyond the podcast, listen in as they trade memories, intentions and future plans in this special episode. —— We have partnered up with DiscoverU life to help you get Ramadan ready with their Visionaire program Visionaire is a 5 step formula that will helps build and nurture a believer’s mindset and allows...

You thought you wouldn’t hear from us till Ramadan …..well guess again, TDS is back with new episodes. In the spirit of reviving a Season one tradition the team is behind the microphone here to give you a behind the scenes exclusive on what 2023 was like for us! Hear from Khweya, Hanna, Maaheen, Lamisah and of course are host Cadar talk to you about S3, Lovetember and what its like being part of The Digital Sisterhood team 3 Disclaimer: Lamisah was experiencing some mic issues apologies...

For the final episode of Lovetember, we wanted to give all our listeners the perfect fairy tale ending…  This story follows Halima, a Mexican Indigenous and American girl just trying to understand the people and world around her. Join us as we follow through the epic love story that is, of finding the most special relationship, on her path to finding Allah. Host: Cadar Mohamud Episode Producer: Khweya Bezeid Lead Producer: Hanna Adan Associate Producer: Kwaku Dapaah-Danquah Editor: Lamisah...

Iqraa -- Read. This was the first word to be revealed from the Holy Quran. A simple command that can be very difficult to obey. And for Aaliyah this was even more uniquely difficult, as the words of the Quran began to lift, change & morphe before her eyes with no explanation, Aaliyah started to believe she may never be able to read. In this episode, join her as she opens up about overcoming difficulties and allowing her love for the Quran to flourish. Disclaimer: Voices in this episode...

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 Mohamud Lead Producer: Hanna Adan Associate Producer: Kwaku Dapaah-Danquah Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid Editor: Fareeda Baruwa Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah Cover...

This week we’ve been granted the opportunity to reconnect with a previous guest; none other than Asma Hussein, the founder of Ruqayyah’s Bookshelf! Back in Season 1, Asma walked us through her journey with grief as a widow and as a single mother, showing us how love can fill us with hope even on the darkest of days. Come with us today as we catch up with her on how she’s been doing since, featuring a surprise story from the esteemed author herself about how this specific theme has played such...

To kick things off in TDS style, we charge RIGHT into our most anticipated mid-season return of all: the one that we’ve dubbed as LOVETEMBER. Lover girls around the globe are invited to join us as we ask the big questions: when will MY time for love come? Is there still hope, through all trials and tribulations, for us to grow into each of our own love stories? Fear not, dear listeners, as we embark on this journey to find out what love truly means together; In your ears, and in your...

As Cadar prepares to tour the UK - specifically London and Manchester, she wanted to leave a special little message for some of our favourite listeners out there.  Use code TDSUK to get 25% off the final tickets for our UK Tour before we sell out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 - Stepping in to the light When 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...

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...

SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 - Holding on to Hope When 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...

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...

Content Warning: Death, Hospital, COVID-19 As 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...

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...

Content Warning: Suicide At 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...

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...