Once Upon A Time In Jerusalem

Enter the Holy City

A mother’s du’a. A daughter’s test. A birth that changed everything.

This is the story of the final prophet sent to Bani Isra’il: his family, his da’wah, his ascension, and the timeless message he conveyed.

Join us for a theatrical odyssey blending storytelling, nasheeds, and striking animation to bring the world of ‘Isa (A.S) to you. Witness ancient Jerusalem and the lives of the incredible prophets who lived there.

“And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.” (Surah Maryam 19:36)

Act I

The stage becomes a city.

Projection, poetry and light turn the theatre into ancient Jerusalem, and the audience into witnesses.

After the success of Makkah

We had to tour it twice.

Once Upon a Time in Makkah was a resounding success, so much so that we toured it twice. Now we’re bringing you the highly anticipated prequel: nearly six centuries before Rasulullah ﷺ, to the prophet closest to him.

“Both in this world and in the Hereafter, I am the nearest of all the people to Jesus, the son of Mary.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)

The untold story

The story Hollywood won’t tell you.

We’ve all been sold a version of ‘Isa (A.S) our entire lives, in movies, cartoons, postcards, and everywhere in between.

Now it’s time to reconnect with the true message of ‘Isa and the family of ‘Imran.

Last time, we took you on an immersive adventure through the Seerah of Rasulullah ﷺ. Now, join us as we explore the story of the last messenger before him, in one unforgettable evening.

“I am the closest of people to Jesus, the son of Mary, in this life and in the Hereafter.” (Sahih Muslim)

Nasheeds, poetry & epic stories

If you loved the theatrical experience of Once Upon a Time in Makkah, you don’t want to miss this. Brand-new original nasheeds, spectacular cinematic animation, and interactive storytelling, an event for the whole family.

Act II

Not a lecture. An experience.

Children on stage. Poetry in the dark. A story the whole family carries home.

Featuring

A roster of talent

Four storytellers, one stage. Knowledge, poetry, humour, and voice, woven into a single evening.

• Sh. Ammar AlShukry, imam and poet: Combining his depth of knowledge in the seerah with his passion for spoken word
• Boonaa Mohammed, filmmaker and performer: A renowned voice in the North American community, bringing his unique brand of humour and storytelling
• Ilyas Mao, nasheed artist: An acclaimed nasheed artist highlighting the emotional beats of the seerah through his distinct voice
• Amin Davis, actor and artist: An accomplished actor and bright young artist, accompanying this roster with his original nasheeds