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 an instrumental role in her story…

Host: Cadar Mohamud
Episode Producer: Khweya Bezeid
Associate Producer: Kwaku Dapaah-Danquah
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan
Editors: Sara Emira, Naomi Wirsta
Writers: Lamisah Chowdhury, Naomi Wirsta
Graphic Designer: Wasima Farah
Project Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazo
Marketing Extraordinaire: Sawsan Abdillahi

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S3 EP6 | There is always hope for love, still.

Welcome, Friends. Storytelling has the power to not only create connections but provide universal truths about ourselves and the world. When listening to this podcast, I ask that you honor these stories and the rawness, transparency, and vulnerability that they invoke. Invite them with an open heart and you will see that all stories share a universal message. I pray that each anecdote leaves you inspired to share as the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It is also charity to utter a good word.” But more importantly, I pray that you allow yourself to find comfort in the good, wisdom in the hardship, and the courage to trust Allah.

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Sometimes to fight for your faith is truly a fight of survival in systems that were not designed to welcome you. In part 2 of this story, our guest Sara recounts her painful experiences of being incarcerated as a teenager in France and her reflections on what it truly means to experience ease after immense hardships. 
** Our guest’s name has been changed to maintain confidentiality. 
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Host: Cadar Mohamud 
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan 
Writer: Sara Emira
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou 
Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan
Cover Artist: Fatimah Nadeem

S4 EP8 | The Forgotten People - Part 2

There’s no doubt that faith is a journey and fighting to protect one’s faith is an honorable struggle. But what happens when you embark on a journey without a guide - or even worse, a guide who has gone astray? 
This week’s episode sheds light on the grim reality of what happens when our vulnerable youth find comfort in the arms of strangers with ill intentions. Our guest Sara vulnerably shares her story of being groomed and radicalized in her early teens and how it turned her life upside down upside down forever. 
** Our guest’s name has been changed to maintain confidentiality. 
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Host: Cadar Mohamud 
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan 
Writer: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou 
Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan
Cover Artist: Fatimah Nadeem

S4 EP7 | The Forgotten People - Part 1

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.
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Come join us on a retreat this May 19-25th to Marrakech, Morocco, or May 26 - June 1 in Granada, Spain on what promises to be the journey of a lifetime. This won't just be a trip; it's a life-changing experience waiting to unfold.
Visit go.sistersgetaway.com/tds to sign up. We have limited seats available so book your trip today!
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Host: Cadar Mohamud 
Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan 
Writer: Lamisah Chowdury
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou 
Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan
Cover Artist: Limma Ali

S4 EP6 | Does Allah Hate Me?

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 truth, and for their homeland.
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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. Their team on the ground is working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief for Ramadan food boxes can reach them and alleviate some small semblance of their suffering. Our hope is to raise 25,000 USD to get them the basic necessities they desperately need. 
Visit www.launchgood.com/tds4palestine and give us a hand in providing them hope this Ramadan
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Host: Cadar Mohamud 
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan 
Writers: Fareeda Baruwa and Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou 
Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan
Cover Artist: Aya Mohamed
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For more information on Sudan, and how to help the Sudanese people: https://eyesonsudan.net/  
https://www.rescue.org/uk/article/fighting-sudan-what-you-need-know-about-crisis 
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S4 EP5 | Sudan's Collective Grief Is Never Ending

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 of the republic to justify their oppressive actions. 
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Our first sponsor is LaunchGood, TDS has partnered up with LaunchGood, a platform that enables you to explore thousands of different Zakat-eligible projects, creating a personalized approach to your giving. It's like browsing through a catalog, allowing you to find causes that resonate with you and align with your values.
Each Zakat campaign is individually verified by a Zakat expert following their Zakat policy. This ensures that your contributions go to projects that truly qualify for Zakat, giving you the confidence that your Zakat is making a meaningful impact. Let's make the last 10 days of Ramadan count by fulfilling our Zakat obligations and supporting projects that can bring positive change to those in need. Visit LaunchGood.com/Zakat
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We at TDS stand firm in our commitment to fight for our Ummah, this year to turn our hearts to those engaged in a daily struggle for survival—the resilient Palestinian people.
which is why we have partnered up with Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA who have teams on the ground working tirelessly to ensure dedicated emergency relief. With us being in the last 10 days of Ramadan, let us collectively become a source of hope and solace for the Palestinian people.
Head to www.launchgood.com/tds4palestine , donate, make duaa and Keep Fighting!
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Host: Cadar Mohamud 
Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid
Lead Producer: Hanna Adan 
Writer: Khweya Bezeid
Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir
Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou 
Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan
Cover Artist: Sajedah Andalsi

S3 EP6 | There is always hope for love, still.

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