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

Ruqqayyah and the Lantern Horizon

Ruqqayyah and the Lantern Horizon — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Little Believers

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Lantern Horizon. When Ruqqayyah's grandmother asks her to carry a small lantern up the hill to a place called the La

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Lantern Horizon. When Ruqqayyah's grandmother asks her to carry a small lantern up the hill to a place called the Lantern Horizon, Ruqqayyah feels nervous — she has never walked the path after dark, and she cannot see where it leads. As mist rolls in and the way grows harder to follow, Ruqqayyah must decide whether to turn back or keep walking, trusting that Allah اللّٰه knows the path even when she does not. By the end, Ruqqayyah discovers that her lantern glows brightest not when she can see the whole road, but when she keeps taking the next small step with a trusting heart — and that this quiet trust has a name: tawakkul.

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

Islamic Values

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The Dua

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي

Rabbi-shrah 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

When you do your best and trust the rest to Allah, peace follows — even when you cannot see what's ahead.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning tawakkulMuslim 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 Seahorse of Trust

Trusting Allah means doing your best and then leaving the outcome to Him, knowing He will provide exactly the guidance you need, one step at a time.

Tawakkul

Rayyan and the Golden Moonboat

When we do our best and place our trust in Allah اللّٰه, He carries us safely through whatever we cannot control.

Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)

Riyaadh and the Lantern of Tawakkul

Trying his best and then trusting Allah with the rest is what brings the light.

3 minTawakkul (Trust in Allah)

The Otter and the Floating Lantern

Ollie learns that he doesn't need to see the whole way home to be safe; he only needs to do his best with the part in front of him and place his trust in Allah.