AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
Ruqqayyah and the Moonbeam Swing
Ruqqayyah and the Moonbeam Swing — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
When Ruqqayyah visits her grandmother's house and everyone seems too busy to play with her, she wanders into the quiet garden and finds an old swing glowing wit
About This Story
When Ruqqayyah visits her grandmother's house and everyone seems too busy to play with her, she wanders into the quiet garden and finds an old swing glowing with moonlight. As she swings higher and higher, she starts to believe the swing exists just for her — until her little cousin Anayah comes looking for a turn, and Ruqqayyah must decide whether to hold on tight or open her heart. By the end, Ruqqayyah learns that joy grows biggest when it's shared, and that she was never really alone at all — she was surrounded by love the whole time.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ
Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'matakal-lati an'amta 'alayya
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me.
— Surah An-Naml, 27:19
What Your Child Can Learn
Real joy doesn't come from always having someone to play with — it comes from knowing you are loved, and remembering that Allah's love and your family's love are always wrapped around you.
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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