AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
Ruwais and the Sleepy Star
Ruwais and the Sleepy Star — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called Ruwais and the Sleepy Star. When five-year-old Ruwais can't stop his busy mind from spinning after an exciting day, a small, blinking
About This Story
Tonight's story is called Ruwais and the Sleepy Star. When five-year-old Ruwais can't stop his busy mind from spinning after an exciting day, a small, blinking star taps gently on his window and invites him on a quiet journey through the Dreamlight Sky. Along the way, Ruwais meets a comet who never stops rushing and a cloud who can't settle down, and slowly begins to understand why his own heart feels the same way. By the end, guided by gratitude, reflection, and trust in Allah اللّٰه, Ruwais learns that bedtime isn't something to fight — it's a gift, a soft place to lay every worry down and rest.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ
Bismika Rabbi wada’tu janbi wa bika arfa’uhu
In Your name, my Lord, I lay my side down, and in Your name I raise it.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 6320
What Your Child Can Learn
When your heart feels too busy to rest, remembering Allah اللّٰه and trusting Him brings true peace.
Perfect For
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.
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