AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
Ismail and the Lantern Caravan
Ismail and the Lantern Caravan — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
When seven-year-old Ismail joins his family's caravan crossing the Golden Dunes, he keeps his grandfather's star-shaped lantern close, refusing to let anyone el
About This Story
When seven-year-old Ismail joins his family's caravan crossing the Golden Dunes, he keeps his grandfather's star-shaped lantern close, refusing to let anyone else so much as hold it. But as the caravan meets a family with no light of their own, Ismail begins to feel a tug in his heart between holding on and letting go. By the end, Ismail learns that generosity الْعَطَاء isn't about having less — it's about trusting that Allah اللّٰه always gives back to those who give first.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni 'ilman
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
— Surah Taha, 20:114
What Your Child Can Learn
True generosity means giving even the things we love most, because Allah اللّٰه always gives us more.
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Bismillah
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The Story
Studio-narrated chapters carry little listeners into a magical world.
Sleep Well
A soft closing soundscape eases your child gently into sleep.
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