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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

Riyaadh and the Silver Feather

Riyaadh and the Silver Feather — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Little Believers

Tonight's story is called Riyaadh and the Silver Feather. When a game with his friend Adam ends in hurt feelings and angry words, Riyaadh storms off to the edge

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Riyaadh and the Silver Feather. When a game with his friend Adam ends in hurt feelings and angry words, Riyaadh storms off to the edge of the quiet forest behind his garden, his heart heavy and tight. There, he meets a gentle old dove who shows him a feather that glows only when someone chooses forgiveness over anger. Riyaadh learns that holding onto hurt makes his heart heavier, while letting go — the way the Prophet ﷺ always chose mercy — makes it light again. By the end, Riyaadh returns home, forgives his friend, and discovers that peace was never far away at all.

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Islamic Values

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The Dua

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Rabbana-ghfir lana wa li-ikhwaninalladhina sabaquna bil-imani wa la taj'al fi qulubina ghillan lilladhina amanu, Rabbana innaka Ra'ufur-Rahim.

Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts any resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful.

— Surah Al-Hashr, 59:10

What Your Child Can Learn

True peace comes when we let go of hurt and forgive others the way اللّٰه (God) forgives us.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning forgivenessMuslim families

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The Story

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Sleep Well

A soft closing soundscape eases your child gently into sleep.

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