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Join Apa Nafeesa Varachia (QIA educator) and Asilah Cassim (grade 10 learner) as they interview psychologist, Nabeela Gangat in an insightful discussion on emotional regulation in children through the different ages and stages of life.

Through the unique perspectives of a teacher and mother, a psychologist, and a learner, this episode explores how children experience, understand, and manage their emotions as they grow. 

Emotional regulation is an essential life skill that helps children navigate feelings such as anger, sadness, frustration, and anxiety in healthy and constructive ways. It plays a vital role in their relationships, behaviour, learning, confidence, and overall well-being.

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What if food was never just about what is on the plate, but about everything we carry with us to the table?

In this heartfelt episode, Apa Sumaya Daya and Lutfiyah Seedat (Grade 11) sit down with Sister Adilah Laher, known to many as Adilah M on Instagram, to explore the stories, memories and emotions behind her culinary journey.

From navigating the loss of her husband to finding strength through her daughter and family, Sister Adilah shares how the people we love can shape what we create, the flavours we enjoy, and the passions we pursue.

The conversation takes us beyond the kitchen as they explore travel, different cultures and the experience of discovering new places and flavours. Along the way, we discover how stepping away can sometimes help us return with renewed inspiration.

A conversation about loss, love, family, travel and finding your way back to something you love.

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What if mastering the melody of the Quraan was never about the sound, but about awakening the soul?

​In this episode, Moulana Mohamed Patel (QIA Ustaadh) and Mohamed Hassan Seedat (grade 8) sit down with world-renowned reciter Sheikh Saad Nomani (celebrated as the "man with 99 voices") who studied in the blessed city of Madinah, and taught within the sacred corridors of Masjid al-Nabawi.

​From his formative years seated before legendary Shuyookh like Sheikh Muhammad Khalil and Sheikh Muhammad Ayyub to the disciplined art of vocal technique and authentic Arabic adaa', Sheikh Saad shares priceless gems from a lifetime dedicated to the Book of Allah. 

He offers practical remedies for overcoming student burnout, profound guidance for reconnecting hearts to the Quraan, and an empowering perspective on the balance between sincere intention and sharing your gift with the world. 

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What if “man up” was never meant to mean “keep quiet”?

In this episode, Moulana Muhammad Coovadia (QIA Ustaadh) sits down with Hafidh Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee (Soulful Psychology), a counselling psychologist, to talk about men’s mental health, psychology, deen, and what strength actually looks like.

From their journeys into psychology and the remarkable people they have encountered along the way, to the growing male mental-health crisis, this episode goes beyond the textbook to explore the experiences behind the statistics.

Whether you are weighing up a career in psychology, passionate about men’s mental health, or simply trying to understand the people around you better, this is a conversation worth showing up for.

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A Special Urdu Edition
“Ek Safar, Ek Guftagū, Ek Mīrāth.”
One journey, one conversation, one legacy.

In this episode, Moulana Muhammed Swalih Subrathi (QIA educator) and Muallim Ibraheem Khan (QIA educator) speak to Mufti Anas Younus, a graduate of Darul Uloom Karachi and world-renowned naat reciter. 

This segment is beautifully woven entirely in Urdu, so a translator may be your companion; but the language of the heart needs no translation. Tune in to a melodious conversation filled with wisdom, making it an experience truly worth listening to.

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Click to listen in on a brand new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Muallimah Sumayya Daya (QIA educator) and Sameehah Seedat (QIA grade 10 learner) chat to Sister Jo'Hara Hassem.

In this episode, we dive into the life of Sister Jo'Hara and her journey in becoming a trauma-informed coach and practitioner. We also learn about the importance of mental health and tips to overcome anxiety. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with valuable lessons on healing and personal growth.

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Click to listen in on a brand new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Moulana Muaaz Salejee and Haafiz M. Maseehullah Rahim (QIA grade 11 learner) chat to Hamzah the Chef.

Hamzah, a renowned destination chef shares his inspiring journey in the culinary world, from building a name in Johannesburg’s food scene to becoming known for his unforgettable Papa Rottis and signature creations.

He reflects on the incredible honour of serving as the chef for a group of South Africans during Hajj. This is one segment you don’t want to miss.

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Click to listen in on a brand new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Moulana Muhammad Coovadia (QIA educator) and Mahmoud Elghobashy (Grade 10 learner) engage in a soul-stirring discussion with Shaykh Habib Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Kaf.

​As a Sayyid (a direct descendant of the Prophet ﷺ) and a senior lecturer at Dar al-Turath al-Islami in Cape Town, Habib Ahmad represents an unbroken chain of traditional Islamic scholarship. 

In this episode, he shares personal reflections on his student years in Tarim, Yemen, discusses the profound impact of the teacher-student relationship, and explores the forgotten art of nurturing hearts through love before fear.

​While some conversations inform, this one illuminates.

Please note: This episode features a seamless blend of Arabic and English, offering a heart-centered experience that transcends language.

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Click to listen in on a brand new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Moulana Ebrahim Moosa (QIA educator) and Hafidh Huzaifah Mosam (grade 10 learner) engage in a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman of the Gift of the Givers Foundation.

The South African icon, globally respected humanitarian, and founder of the largest disaster relief organisation of African origin reminisces about his childhood days in Potchefstroom, reflects on the spiritual bedrock of his mission and shares his hopes for South Africa and convictions on Palestine.

A discussion that challenges listeners not only to think differently about the world around them, but also about the responsibility each of us carries within it.

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Click to listen in on a brand new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Muallimah Nabeela Dajee (QIA educator) and Amira Haji (grade 12 learner) speak to Dr Zeenat Dadabhay.

As an anaesthesiologist, mum of two, fitness enthusiast and marathon runner, Dr Zeenat reflects on the balance between medicine and motherhood, and her work with the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA).

A must-listen for all Muslim females intending to pursue a career in the medical field.

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