The Chai Lounge with Safeera Kaka

08 Chai and Samoosa Runs

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…

11 Sep 1 hr 07 min

07 My very personal experience of the Hajj

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…

17 Jul 1 hr 19 min

06 Medical Tourism in Turkey | Zuber Sarang & Sauda Baksa

Zuber Sarang and Sauda Baksa from Cayra Clinic discuss the popularity of medical tourism in Turkey. They provide an overview of the clinic, the treatments and procedures offered, including hair transplants, dental work, bariatric surgery, cosmetic procedures, and more. They highlight the advantages of seeking medical treatment in Turkey, such…

8 May 54 min

05 Ramadaan and Neurodivergent Muslims | Tasneem Abrahams

We discuss coping techniques in Ramadaan for those with ADHD and autism. In this episode, we discuss Ramadaam and how it can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals, how to cope with routine changes, considerations for parents with neurodivergent kids, and the dangers of self-diagnosis.

22 Mar 37 min

04 Sipping Chai with the South African Muslimah | Shaa'ista Jogee

Get to know Shaa'ista Jogee. It's almost Ramadan, and we delve into reflections on the Quran, navigating grief, preparing for Ramadan, and exciting projects from the @southafricanmuslimah

8 Mar 37 min

03 Chatting to the Chai Queen of Joburg | Ferzaana Sibda

Heartbreak, chai, the restaurant industry, and spiritual connections. In this episode, Zana gets real with Safeera about developing a spiritual connection with Allah, how to heal from heartbreak, the challenges of running a Halaal restaurant, and how to brew the perfect cup of chai.

22 Feb 56 min

02 Sipping Chai | Nafisa Grey

Nafisa Grey spills the chai on life and everything in between. On this episode of the Chai Lounge, Nafisa Grey opens up to Safeera about her early struggles with self-confidence, lessons from grief, creating opportunities through mindset, letting go of judgment, and living consciously and mindfully.

13 Feb 46 min

01 Something is Brewing | Tayy Kaka

Getting to know Safeera. Why 2024 is a season of blooming, why gratitude is everything and how to brew the perfect cup of chai. Catch up with renowned radio host Safeera Kaka as she debuts her podcast platform creating a space for conversations relevant to Muslim women.

5 Feb 32 min

Welcome to The Chai Lounge

Sip on soothing conversation A lifestyle podcast for the modern Muslim women that focuses on personal well being, health, fitness, business, food, fashion and spirituality

5 Feb 1 min