AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
Riyaadh and the Cloud of Mercy
Riyaadh and the Cloud of Mercy — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called Riyaadh and the Cloud of Mercy. When Riyaadh's little cousin accidentally breaks his favourite wooden toy camel, his heart fills up wi
About This Story
Tonight's story is called Riyaadh and the Cloud of Mercy. When Riyaadh's little cousin accidentally breaks his favourite wooden toy camel, his heart fills up with anger, and he storms off to sulk alone in Mercy Meadows. There, he meets a small grey cloud that follows him everywhere he goes — but the cloud stays dry and silent as long as Riyaadh's heart stays hard. Through gentle words from his grandfather and a quiet moment of reflection, Riyaadh learns that mercy is not something we only receive — it's something we're asked to give. By the end, Riyaadh discovers that the moment he lets go of his anger and chooses to forgive, the cloud opens up, and so does his own heart.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني واهدني وعافني وارزقني
Allahummaghfirli, warhamni, wahdini, wa ‘afini, warzuqni.
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and provide for me.
— Sunan Ibn Majah
What Your Child Can Learn
True strength is not staying angry — it is choosing mercy, just as Allah's mercy is always ready for us the moment we turn back with a soft heart.
Perfect For
How the bedtime ritual unfolds
Four gentle steps that turn story time into a calm, meaningful nightly routine.
Hold to Reveal
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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.
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