I can't wait to go home and curl up with a good book!

Many of us know the cliche and many of us have lived it.  Allah has granted us that luxury of safety, warmth, and education.  But many children throughout the Middle East do not have these luxuries we often forget to appreciate. The A Cup of Mint Tea series was created as a means of providing food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, and education to orphans in war-torn countries.

Help us keep going by donating and receiving the collection of stories that will serve you and others.  Sponsor orphans across the Middle East by feeding your soul and spirit with A Cup of Mint Tea. 100% of the proceeds will be donated this Ramadan to orphans through Islamic Relief.  Books are available in both English and Arabic.

About the Series

A Cup of Mint Tea is a collection of short stories to rekindle your spirit, warm your heart, and nurture your soul. Beyond the captivating stories, the associated thought-provoking lessons provide unique analyses that are sure to prompt mindful contemplation.

In this series, you will find factual stories from time periods ancient to present, yet all encompass timeless lessons for an ageless readership. They are inspirational stories with lessons to reflect upon throughout the day, and are sure to become a refreshing cup of inspirations, a sip of motivation, and a whole pot of reflection.

About the Keychain Cards

Whether in the waiting room at the doctor's office, in line at the store, when you wake up in the morning, or just before you go to sleep, let our new keychain cards accompany you and offer you inspiration to keep you going through the day. These thought-provoking card collections can be hooked onto your keys, attached to your backpack, or even left at your bedside and offer inspirations that carry you through the day.Each consisting of several plastic, colorful cards containing dua and quotes derived from ahadith, these are the perfect gifts for all ages! Choose between dua cards and quote cards. Discount on bulk orders, contact project creator.

How You Can Help 

• Donate to our campaign and help us reach our goal! We will be filling orders throughout the campaign.
• Spread the word, and the knowledge, by sharing our project with your friends, family, and community members.
• Stay in touch and let us know what you think by following us on Facebook here.

Have a Sip!

Take a look inside one of our books and see how you like it.

About the Author

Iman Abdallah Al-Qaisi (Iman Jasim) was born on February 22, 1961 in Baghdad, Iraq.  She was raised in a practicing Muslim family, but was different from her other siblings. She loved Islam. She loved everything about it. She did not like to spend any time away from the Mosque or religious study circles. She worked very hard to gain as much knowledge about Islam as she could and was eager to apply what she learned.

She got married in 1978 and moved to America in 1980. While in the states, she continues to gain knowledge and learn more about Islam. Once she felt she had gained knowledge that could be of benefit to others, she began study circles of her own to share what she had learned.

She became an inspiration and leader to hundreds of her students. Throughout her work, she has maintained one goal in mind: to plant as many seeds as possible so that the sprouts may grow and continue to bloom for many years to come. With this goal in mind, she decided to become an author of her first book series, A Cup of Mint Tea.

Iman is a mother of six, a devoted teacher with 26 years of experience, and an alumni from the Islamic University of America.