In the second part of Aliatou's journey, the forces she once sought to control now dominate her life, leaving her spiritually lost and broken. The darkness consumes her, and she is left with nothing but the weight of her choices. But even in the darkest moments, a flicker of light remains—an undeniable call back to the faith she once knew. This episode explores Aliatou’s painful struggle to reclaim her soul, to return to Islam, and to seek Allah's mercy. It’s a story of repentance, healing, and the profound transformation that comes with reconnecting to the Divine. This episode is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the endless mercy of Allah (SWT). SPONSORS: HELP TDS KEEP TELLING MORE STORIES: Your support will not only enable The Digital Sisterhood to continue telling you one story at a time ‘in your ears, in your speakers’ - but to help create a future where Muslim women thrive as leaders, storytellers, and champions of positive change.  We’re more than a podcast. We’re a sisterhood. Together, let's empower the Digital Sisterhood and shape a brighter future for us all. to donate visit: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/help_grow_the_digital_sisterhood may Allah reward you with every good that is shared and done on this podcast, آمين! _ Sudan needs our help—let’s make a difference this Ramadan. As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, this Ramadan, The Digital Sisterhood is partnering with Human Concern International to provide urgent food aid to Sudan. Right now, over 24.7 million people—nearly 14 million of them children—are in crisis, struggling with extreme hunger. Last year, HCI helped over 9,000 people in Sudan. This year, we can do more.  The famine is spreading, and families are starving. But together, we can change that. Ramadan is a month of mercy, and charity only increases our blessings.  Be part of a lasting impact—donate now. Visit https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/stand_w_sudan_w_digital_sisterhood to give, and listen to our episode “Sudan’s Collective Grief Is Never Ending” to hear firsthand stories from the women on the ground. Credits: Host: Cadar Mohamud Guest: Aliyatou Season Lead Producer: Khweya Bezeid Episode Producer: Lamisah Chowdhury Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir Writer: Naomi Wrista, Cadar Mohamud & Lamisah Chowdhury Sound Design: Youssef Douazou Marketing & Design: Wasima Farah Honourable mentions: Safia Mohamed Noura A Sheikh Sawsan Abdillahi