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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

Hamza and the Golden Feather

Hamza and the Golden Feather — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Bedtime Tales

Tonight's story is called Hamza and the Golden Feather. When six-year-old Hamza finds a beautiful golden feather glowing beneath the old oak tree in Feather For

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Hamza and the Golden Feather. When six-year-old Hamza finds a beautiful golden feather glowing beneath the old oak tree in Feather Forest, his heart tells him two different things at once — keep it, or find out where it belongs. As whispers in the forest tempt him to stay quiet, Hamza learns that a secret can feel heavy, even when it's small and golden. By the end, Hamza discovers that honesty اَلصِّدْق isn't just about words — it's about the peace that settles into your heart when you choose the truth, even when no one would have known the difference.

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Islamic Values

Honesty (Al-Sidq)Honesty

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The Dua

رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Rabbi zidni 'ilman

My Lord, increase me in knowledge.

— Surah Taha 20:114

What Your Child Can Learn

Telling the truth, even when it's hard, is what makes something — and someone — truly precious.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning honesty (al-sidq)Muslim families

How the bedtime ritual unfolds

Four gentle steps that turn story time into a calm, meaningful nightly routine.

01

Hold to Reveal

Press and hold the glowing card to gently reveal tonight's story.

02

Bismillah

A calm Bismillah moment opens the story with intention and barakah.

03

The Story

Studio-narrated chapters carry little listeners into a magical world.

04

Sleep Well

A soft closing soundscape eases your child gently into sleep.

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