The Digital Sisterhood

What does it mean to honour somebody? What is the greatest testament of the bond between mother and daughter? How can you love, through Him - and what is a love that lasts forever, beyond this world, and into the next? This story is about the seeds planted by a mother, and the bountiful garden that grew. ________________________________ Episode Sponsor: ✨Finance Girlie Community✨ This episode is sponsored by the Finance Girlie Community, founded by Fatimah Jangana — a space for Muslim women in the first decade of their careers who want to get their finances together but don’t know where to start. Inside, you’ll join biweekly Money Dates to tackle things like budgeting, reviewing your spending, or opening a halal investment account, plus monthly workshops on practical topics like halal investing and debt payoff — all alongside a supportive community of Muslim women navigating money and life together. Listeners of The Digital Sisterhood get an exclusive founding member rate of $19/month until April 4th. Join at: tds.financegirlie.com ________________________ This episode is sponsored by the ✨Athan Clock by Masjidal✨— a beautifully designed digital athan clock that helps bring prayer back to the center of your home. It automatically displays prayer times based on your location or can sync with your local masjid to show exact prayer and iqamah times. With a 30-minute countdown to the next prayer and the athan playing for every salah, it’s a simple way to keep your day anchored around worship. The clock also includes family prayer tracking and a library of Islamic content like Qur’an, adhkar, seerah, lectures, and even bedtime stories for children. It’s perfect for your home or office, and makes a meaningful gift as Ramadan and Eid approach. Visit masjidal.com and use code Sisterhood10 for $10 off your order. Credits: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Maaheen Khan Episode writer: Maaheen Khan Sound Design: Youssef D. Creative Director: Wasima Farah Illustrator: Yumnah Rushdy Honourable mentions: Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed Hanan Sheikh Aisha Aoumaich Naomi Wrista Lamisah Jahan Sara Emira Ustadah Hilal

"They tried to bury the truth along with him. But some seeds refuse to stay buried." After the death of Soleiman Faqiri, his family was left with unimaginable grief and unanswered questions. But instead of letting his injustice be buried, his family turned their grief into a relentless pursuit of justice. They chose to fight for truth, for justice, and for the dignity every human deserves. In this episode, we explore how faith in Allah, patience in the face of injustice, and love for family can turn sorrow into something powerful. Because even when seeds are buried deep beneath the soil, Allah can still make them bloom. ______ Call to Action: The Faqiri family is calling on the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to issue a formal apology for the beating death of Soleiman Faqiri at the hands of correctional officers. To date, the Ontario government has refused to apologize to the Faqiri family. We encourage members of the public to email the Premier at doug.ford@pc.ola.org and urge the Ontario government to issue an official apology for Soleiman Faqiri’s death. Learn More About the Case: Podcast: · TVO: Unascertained Documentaries: · CBC Passionate Eye: My Brother, Soleiman · CBC Fifth Estate: Jail Death: What Happened to Soleiman Faqiri? Opinion Piece · Yusuf Faqiri: After my brother’s death in prison, my family has lost faith in the system. But we still believe in justice Media Articles: · https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/soleiman-faqiri-family-apology-ontario-inquest-inaction-1.7201430 · https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/soleiman-faqiri-inquest-verdict-1.7053473 Justice for Soli – Learn More and Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforsoli/?hl=en Website: https://justiceforsoli.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-faqiri-49844276/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforsoli/ ______________ This episode is sponsored by @amazingherbs , the first company in the U.S. to introduce Black Seed Oil over 30 years ago. Family-owned and women-owned, they bring the tradition of Black Seed rooted in Prophetic medicine into modern wellness. They offer 100% pure, cold-pressed Black Seed Oil made in the USA, plus over 50 products for every routine. TDS listeners get 20% off with code TDS20 at amazingherbs.com and the USA TikTok shop Code: AMAZTDS20 ✨https://amazingherbs.com/ ✨ _____ AYDA is a personal health and spiritual wellness app created by Muslim women, for Muslim women. It helps you track your cycle, symptoms, and missed fasts while offering reminders that keep you connected to Allah throughout every phase of your cycle. Most features are free, with AYDA Premium unlocking personalized insights and partner sync—so your spouse can better understand how to support you. Even better, one upgrade covers both of you. Built with guidance from Islamic scholars and medical experts, AYDA is faith-aligned, health-backed, and committed to giving back—10% of proceeds go toward Muslim women’s health research and sadaqah. Link to download for iPhonehttps://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6745415462?pt=126776231&ct=tds&mt=8Link to download for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.health.ayda&listing=tds Our socials are @aydaforme (tiktok, instagram, X, substack) website: www.Aydaforme.com _____ Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Sara Emira Episode writer: Sara Emira Sound Design: Youssef D. Creative Director: Wasima Farah Illustrator: Yumnah Rushdy Honourable mentions:  Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed  Hanan Sheikh  Aisha Aoumaich Naomi Wrista Maaheen Khan Sara Emira Ustadah Hilal

Ala’a never imagined that the ground she would be asked to plant in would be sorrow. After her brother was taken from her through gun violence, sorrow could have swallowed everything. The shock. The anger. The questions that never get answers. But instead of allowing his story to end in tragedy, Ala’a chose to carry it forward. In honor of her brother — his smile, his softness, the way he loved — Ala’a planted something in his name. Smile for Sache was born not out of strategy, but out of longing. A refusal to let his light disappear. A promise that his joy would continue to move through this world. This episode is about the kind of pain that could harden you and the courage it takes to let it soften you instead. Sometimes the seed we are given is grief. And what we grow from it, that is hope. ________ 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 ________ This episode is sponsored by @amazingherbs , the first company in the U.S. to introduce Black Seed Oil over 30 years ago. Family-owned and women-owned, they bring the tradition of Black Seed rooted in Prophetic medicine into modern wellness. They offer 100% pure, cold-pressed Black Seed Oil made in the USA, plus over 50 products for every routine. TDS listeners get 20% off with code TDS20 at amazingherbs.com and the USA TikTok shop Code: AMAZTDS20 ✨https://amazingherbs.com/ ✨ _____ Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode writer: Khweya Bezeid Sound Design: Youssef D. & Yahya Arfouai Creative Director: Wasima Farah Illustrator: Yumnah Rushdy Honourable mentions: Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed Hanan Sheikh Aisha Aoumaich Naomi Wrista Maaheen Khan Sara Emira Ustadah Hilal

What does it mean to plant a seed that will outlive you? In this opening episode of Season 7: To Seed Is To Hope, we sit with Dr. Sohaira to explore the journey behind building one of the first spaces of its kind in the region — a mosque and women’s center designed intentionally, thoughtfully, and unapologetically around women. But this story is not simply about constructing a space. It is about walking the golden path. The path of seeking knowledge, embodying it, and using it to transform lives. At its core, this episode asks: When knowledge is placed in your hands, what will you build with it? 🎙️ Fill your feed with more Muslim narratives that reflect you, I highly recommend tuning into the 'More Muslim' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/more-muslim/id1872019004?i=1000750266033 ________ ✨ 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 _____ VIBE CHECK is STILL 20% off in celebration of Lovember! Grab yours now ❤️ Code: LOVE20⁠ ⁠And here is the link for vibe check:https://shorturl.at/md2jS ______ Credit: Host: Cadar Mohamud Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Lamisah Jahan Episode writer: Lamisah & Cadar Sound Design: Youssef D. & Yahya Arfouai Creative Director: Wasima Farah Illustrator: Yumnah Rushdy Honourable mentions:  Noura A Sheikh Safia Mohamed  Hanan Sheikh  Aisha Aoumaich Naomi Wrista Maaheen Khan Sara Emira Ustadah Hilal

مَن جَدَّ وَجَدَ، وَمَن زَرَعَ حَصَدَ، وَمَن سَارَ عَلَى الدَّرْبِ وَصَلَ Whoever strives will succeed, whoever plants will reap, and whoever walks the path will reach their destination. The Digital Sisterhood Presents Season 7: To Seed Is To Hope 🌱 OUT TOMORROW AT 12PM EST.

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

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.

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

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)