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.

Discover›Stories›Little Believers›Ruqqayyah and the Little Bird of Hope

AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

Ruqqayyah and the Little Bird of Hope

Ruqqayyah and the Little Bird of Hope — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Little Believers

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Little Bird of Hope. When Ruqqayyah's voice wobbles during Qur'an recitation and the other children giggle, she wand

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Little Bird of Hope. When Ruqqayyah's voice wobbles during Qur'an recitation and the other children giggle, she wanders into the Singing Woods feeling too sad to speak at all — and there she finds a little bird who has stopped singing for the very same reason. As Ruqqayyah gently learns to encourage the bird, evening after evening, she discovers that the kind words she gives away have a way of finding their way back to her own heart. By the end, both Ruqqayyah and the little bird find their voices again, side by side, beneath the singing trees.

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

Islamic Values

Kindness and encouragementEncouragement

Explore more stories about Kindness →

The Dua

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي

Rabbi ishrah li sadri wa yassir li amri wahlul uqdatan min lisani yafqahu qawli

My Lord, expand for me my chest [with assurance] and ease for me my task and untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech.

— Surah Taha (20:25-28)

What Your Child Can Learn

Kind words can help someone find their voice again.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning kindness and encouragementMuslim 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 Star of Encouragement

Encouragement is a beautiful act of charity (sadaqah) that reflects the light of Allah in our hearts.

Kindness (Rahma — compassion for others)

Ruqqayyah and the Lantern of Kindness

True kindness is performed sincerely for the sake of Allah alone, not for recognition or reward from others.

Compassion (Kindness)

Riyaadh and the Kindness Caravan

The ones who need kindness the most are often the ones who never ask for it out loud. Allah loves the servant who notices with his heart before his ears ever hear a request.