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 Path of Gratitude

Ruqqayyah and the Path of Gratitude — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Little Believers

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Path of Gratitude. When Ruqqayyah spends the morning comparing herself to her friend Noor and feeling like her own l

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Ruqqayyah and the Path of Gratitude. When Ruqqayyah spends the morning comparing herself to her friend Noor and feeling like her own life isn't quite enough, her grandmother hands her a small woven basket and sends her walking the Golden Pathway with a simple task — fill it with one thing for every blessing she notices. At first Ruqqayyah struggles to find anything worth collecting. But step by step, blossom by blossom, she learns that gratitude was never about having more — it was about opening her eyes to what was already there. By the end, her basket is full, and so is her heart.

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

Islamic Values

ShukrShukr (Gratitude)

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The Dua

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ

Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik

O Allah, help me in remembering You, in thanking You, and in worshipping You well.

— Sunan Abi Dawud

What Your Child Can Learn

True happiness comes from being thankful for what you already have, not from wishing for what someone else has.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning shukrMuslim 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 Pelican's Basket of Blessings

Alhamdulillah اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه , little one. That word doesn't mean 'thank you for the exciting things.' It means 'all praise belongs to Allah اللّٰه ' — for everything. The big moments and the small, quiet, ordinary ones too. Sometimes the quiet ones are the sweetest, if we take the time to notice them.