A cozy corner for Muslim sisters to gather and grow

3 Books. 3 Months.

📅 October 4 – December 27

Every Sunday 11AM CT

Grab your favourite mug and settle in… Once Upon a Chai is back for Season 3! Join our community of readers as we spend three months exploring three books, gathering for heartfelt discussions and meeting some of the authors!.

This season is all about connection, reflection, and growth - one page at a time.

The Lineup

Book 1: Khadijah — Mother of History's Greatest Nation

by Fatima Barkatulla

Book 2: The Qur'an Has It All — How the Qur'an Answers All of Life's Questions

by Dr. Haifaa Younis

Book 3: Strength From Within

by Sa'diyya Nesar

Meet the Authors

We're thrilled to be hosting special sessions where you get to meet some of the authors behind this season's books!

• Shaykha Fatima — author of Khadijah (ra)

• Sa'diyya Nesar — author of Strength From Within

Come with your questions, your reflections, and your chai — these sessions are a rare chance to connect directly with the women behind the words.

Why Join Once Upon a Chai?

• 🍵 A cozy, community-led reading experience

• 📚 Three thoughtfully chosen books

• 💬 Guided discussion points to deepen your reflection

• 🌸 Exclusive author meet-and-greet sessions

• ⏳ Three months to read, reflect, and grow

• 🖥️ Weekly Sunday sessions at 10AM CT on Zoom (recorded so you never miss out)

Gift a Membership 🎁

Know someone who'd love this journey? Once Upon a Chai makes a beautiful gift. Whether it's for a friend, sister, mother, or someone special in your life who deserves a moment of reflection and connection, you can gift them a Season 3 membership and let them join the community.

You can also gift a membership to someone in need within our community — many members simply want the chance to read, reflect, and grow, but may not be able to join otherwise. Your gift could be exactly what opens that door for them.

How it works: When filling out the pop-up form at checkout, enter the recipient's name and email address in the Name and Email fields. If you'd like us to choose who receives the gift, simply type "Gift" in the Name field and enter deenandchai@gmail.com in the Email field — we'll make sure it reaches someone in our community who needs it most.

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Early Bird Pricing ends on October 1st: $29.99

Pricing after October 1st: $49.99

Ready to begin your Season 3 journey? Grab your books, pour your chai, and let's turn the page together.

Please note that members are responsible for purchasing their own copies of the books we read.

Why a Dhikr Journal?

Dhikr is simple, but consistency is where its beauty unfolds. This journal was created to help you slow down, reconnect, and notice the presence of Allah in the small details of your everyday life.

Each day, you'll reflect through a few core phrases of remembrance:

• Alhamdulillah (الحمدُ لله): Write one thing you're grateful for today.

• SubhanAllah (سُبحانَ الله): Note something that made you pause in wonder or awe.

• Allahu Akbar (اللهُ أكبَر): Reflect on a moment that reminded you of Allah's greatness or the bigger picture.

• Astaghfirullah (أستغفِرُ الله): Gently acknowledge a moment you want to improve or a habit to refine.

Why Every Page Is the Same

This journal is intentionally repetitive.

Because dhikr itself is repetitive.

Saying the same words again and again is not meant to create monotony. It creates depth. Each time you return, you are different. Your mood shifts. Your understanding deepens. Your heart softens.

The same page allows you to show up without overthinking.
No new prompts to decode.
No pressure. No surprises.
Just a familiar space to return.

Repetition removes distraction and builds consistency. It makes dhikr feel familiar, grounding, and easy to come back to (especially on days when energy is low.)

Over time, what stays the same is the page.
What changes is YOU.

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6-months worth of journaling.

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Surah An-Nas Reflection Workbook (Digital PDF)

A guided journey into protection, awareness, and the unseen battle of the heart.

This thoughtfully designed digital workbook invites you to slow down with Surah An-Nas and develop a deeper, more conscious connection with Allah through structured tafsir, reflection prompts, and personal journaling.

Rather than simply reciting the surah, you’ll engage with it - verse by verse - exploring what it reveals about who Allah is as your Lord, King, and God, the reality of unseen whispers, and how to seek true protection in your daily life. The workbook gently guides you through the meanings of the surah, its themes of inner struggle, and how awareness and dhikr strengthen the heart.

Alongside personal reflection, the workbook also includes a dedicated facilitator section, designed to support meaningful group discussions in family or halaqah settings, helping create a space where the surah can be explored collectively with depth and sincerity.

What’s inside:

• Step-by-step reflection for each verse

• Guided journaling prompts to explore your inner thoughts and influences

• Context and themes of Surah An-Nas

• Quranic cross-references and authentic hadith

• “Living the Surah” application pages

• Facilitator guidance for leading group or family discussions

• Bonus activities (dhikr practice, awareness exercises, group discussion prompts)

• Aesthetic, calming layout designed for mindful use

Perfect for:

• Anyone seeking protection through a deeper connection with the Quran

• Halaqahs or Islamic study circles

• Personal reflection, journaling, and spiritual growth

Format:

Digital PDF (instant download)

Use on iPad/tablet or print at home

A Beautiful Digital Dua Companion for Everyday Life

Step into a space of reflection, remembrance, and heartfelt connection with Allah.

In the Shade of Dua is a digital dua companion that brings together authentic supplications for every season of life → from quiet mornings to difficult nights, from daily routines to life’s biggest moments.

Inside, you’ll find:

Duas for Different Occasions – From waking up and eating, to travel, distress, gratitude, and more.
Sacred Windows of Time – Special moments when duas are more likely to be accepted.
Prophets Who Made Dua Before Us – Powerful, timeless supplications from the Quran with context and reflection.
Preparing the Heart – Simple ways to elevate your dua and strengthen your connection.
Morning & Evening Dhikr (Remembrance)
Private Dua Pages – Space for you to pour your heart out in your own words.

Each dua is presented with:

• Arabic text

• Transliteration

• English translation

• Authentic references

This isn’t just a collection of duas. It’s an invitation to build a consistent, personal relationship with Allah through worship that is intimate, hopeful, and sincere.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your daily remembrance, In the Shade of Dua is designed to be your go-to companion: simple, beautiful, and spiritually grounding.

📥 Digital Download
📖 Easy to read, reflect, and revisit
🤍 Created with intention and care

Let your heart rest in the shade of dua.