10 Chai and Chat 2024

Grief, widowhood, and faith. The passing of Ziyad Adam sent shockwaves through the Muslim community. Listen to his wife Nadia Adam talk about his death, dealing with grief, coping with a new normal, and the lessons through it all.

In this episode of The Chai Lounge, host Safeera Kaka sits down with Ayesha Jakoet, a well-known social media influencer and mother of three daughters. Ayesha opens up about her journey from being a mom to becoming a successful TikTok star. She shares insights into her parenting style, especially when…

Perform Umrah Badal from the comfort of your home with Tawkeel. In this episode of the Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka interviews Mohammed Wadee, Managing Director of Tourizto, about the Tawkeel app which enables Muslims to perform Umrah Badal (proxy Umrah) through a digital platform. You are able to see the…

Finding love as a single Muslim woman in the modern world. Finding a suitable marriage partner as a Muslim woman can be quite challenging. On this episode, we look at cultural expectations vs. personal desires, evolving partner preferences with age, and the challenges with the "samoosa run". We also explore…

Safeera gets real and shares every aspect of her journey to Hajj. The Hajj is a journey every Muslim must endeavour to undergo at lease once in a lifetime. After a 7 year wait, I share my experience of performing Hajj during the 2024/1445 season. I share my journey to…