How do you spell Salaam Sleep?

The official spelling is 'Salaam Sleep' (two words). It is also commonly written as 'Salam Sleep'.

What does Salaam mean and how is it pronounced?

Salaam (سلام) is the Arabic word for peace, pronounced /səˈlɑːm/ (suh-LAHM). 'Salaam Sleep' means peaceful sleep.

Is Salaam Sleep an Islamic app?

Yes. Salaam Sleep is a premium Islamic bedtime-story app with audio stories rooted in Islamic values like sabr (patience), shukr (gratitude) and tawakkul (trust).

What age is Salaam Sleep for?

Salaam Sleep is designed for Muslim children aged 3 to 8.

Is there a free trial for Salaam Sleep?

Yes — Salaam Sleep offers 7 free nights so families can try the stories before subscribing.

Can parents record their own voice on Salaam Sleep?

Yes. Parents can record a personal goodnight message that is stitched into each bedtime story.

Can Salaam Sleep stories be downloaded for offline listening?

Yes. Subscribers can download stories for offline listening, including ambient sounds and the parent-voice message.

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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

Idris and the Silver Compass

Idris and the Silver Compass — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Bedtime Tales

Tonight's story is called Idris and the Silver Compass. When six-year-old Idris finds a strange silver compass tangled in the roots of an old tree, he discovers

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Idris and the Silver Compass. When six-year-old Idris finds a strange silver compass tangled in the roots of an old tree, he discovers it doesn't point north at all — it only points toward whatever is true. At first that seems like a wonderful game, but when Idris tells a small lie to avoid getting in trouble, the compass spins wildly and refuses to guide him anywhere. Lost deeper in Compass Forest than he's ever been, Idris learns that honesty isn't just about being good — it's what actually leads him safely home. By the end, with the compass steady and calm in his palm, Idris understands that Allah اللّٰه always knows the truth, even the parts we try to hide, and that speaking honestly is the surest path back to peace.

The full narration and story experience live inside the Salaam Sleep app.

Islamic Values

HonestyHonesty

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The Dua

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي

Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri

My Lord, expand for me my chest and ease for me my task.

— Surah Taha, 20:25-26

What Your Child Can Learn

Telling the truth is what really guides you home, even when it feels harder than a lie.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning honestyMuslim families

How the bedtime ritual unfolds

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

Hold to Reveal

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

Bismillah

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

The Story

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

Sleep Well

A soft closing soundscape eases your child gently into sleep.

The Donkey's Honest Answer

Telling the truth, even when it's scary, is what a good heart does — and Allah اللّٰه always loves the honest one.

Honesty

Hamza and the Golden Feather

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

Honesty

The Puffin and the Silver Feather

Allah loves the truthful, and honesty brings peace to the heart.

Honesty

The Dolphin and the Silver Bell

Zaki learns that Allah اللّٰه sees everything, even the things we try to hide, and that the truth — however small and however scary to say — always makes the heart feel lighter than a lie ever could.