In the 1960’s, while sitting in a barbershop, Mr Dawood Firferey heard a young Muslim child singing “Fishing for Jesus”. Concerned that Muslim youngsters were unaware of their own beliefs and heritage, he raised the issue with Moulana Qutbuddien Kagee of Habibia. Moulana Qutbuddin, together with other concerned members of the community such as Mr G. Moosa and Mr H. Sayed, saw the need for a pre-school that catered specifically to the needs of Muslim children. They pooled their efforts and the Habibia Junior Madressah- or Habibia Nursery School as it is popularly known- came into being in 1969.

The Habibia Junior Madressa: A legacy of love and learning