Strengthening Arab families through new magazine show
A new dynamic magazine-style programme on SAT-7 ARABIC is bringing families together to help them address their challenges and grow in faith while having fun.
Naseej, meaning Fabric, airs live twice a week from SAT-7’s Egypt studio, offering a variety of different segments for all ages. The programme was developed in response to rising rates of separation and divorce among Arab families, and growing disconnection between young people and their older relatives. Fabric is aiming to bring all members of the family together.
“Naseej embodies a deep sense of unity through the threads that weave us into one fabric,” says presenter Sandra Saeed.
The programme focuses on addressing family problems and offering practical solutions based on biblical teaching. It also helps youth learn how to navigate relationships with their parents and solve personal challenges within the family context.
IMPACT
The programme opens with presenters Sandra and Maged Maurice interviewing a couple or a family about a particular topic or challenge they have faced, which is explored further through quizzes and interactive games. As they share how they overcame certain difficulties in their lives, they help viewers to explore positive ways forward in their own family struggles.
High levels of viewer engagement and positive feedback indicate that Fabric is already making an impact.
One viewer said, “This is a great programme and has a variety of things for all family members. It shows real life experiences and the effect of the word of God on our lives and that is why it is a successful programme.”
Another said, “What I love most is that it instills values and provides subtle guidance that brings the whole family together, not just the youth. As a church volunteer, I also benefit from it to help guide the youth.”
VARIETY
Fabric producer Andrew Gamal says the programme provides a bouquet of segments that address the needs and questions of Arab youth, couples, and families in a fun, fast-paced and engaging way.
These include Adel’s Stories, where a man named Adel draws comparisons between two biblical characters who faced the same situation but acted differently. Another is A Thousand Thanks in which a guest shares a real-life story when they experienced God’s hand at work, reminding viewers of His blessings. Let’s Try offers career advice and Ask features a doctor or psychologist answering viewers’ questions.
The different elements of the show are designed to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of viewers, and ultimately point people to Jesus. “Together we aim to spread the message of salvation and Christ’s teachings through the programme segments,” Andrew said.