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

The Cloud That Carried a Hug

The Cloud That Carried a Hug — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Gift Stories

Tonight's story is called The Cloud That Carried a Hug. When six-year-old Sumayyah's grandmother moves far away to live near her other grandchildren, Sumayyah i

About This Story

Tonight's story is called The Cloud That Carried a Hug. When six-year-old Sumayyah's grandmother moves far away to live near her other grandchildren, Sumayyah is left with an ache in her chest that nothing seems to fix — not toys, not treats, not even her mother's songs. Every evening she climbs Cloud Meadow behind her house and watches the low clouds drift by, missing the warmth of her grandmother's arms. Through her mother's gentle guidance and her own quiet noticing, Sumayyah learns that love does not need to be close to be real — that dua carries what distance cannot, and that a heart remembered is a heart never truly far. By the end, Sumayyah finds comfort not in the cloud itself, but in what it teaches her to do every night before sleep.

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

Islamic Values

Love and connection through DuaFamily Love & Comfort

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The Dua

اللهم اجمعنا على الخير

Allahumma ijma'na 'ala al-khayr

O Allah, unite us upon goodness.

— General Islamic supplication

What Your Child Can Learn

Love does not need to be close to be real; dua carries what distance cannot, and a heart remembered is a heart never truly far.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning love and connection through duaMuslim 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.

A Basket Full of Duas

When we cannot fix something ourselves, the most loving gift we can give is a sincere dua.

Family Love & Connection through Dua

The Gift That Crossed the Moon

Love and dua can cross any distance, because اللّٰه hears every heart, no matter how far apart the people who love each other may be.

Friendship (Connection)

The Star That Missed You

A true friend is never really far away, because love sent with a sincere heart always finds its way home.

Shukr (Gratitude) & Appreciation

The Moonbeam Gift

Real appreciation means noticing the blessings and people around you — and helping others feel noticed too.

Shukr (Gratitude)

The Lantern of Thank You

True thankfulness grows when we notice and appreciate the blessings we already have, instead of only longing for the ones we don't.

Appreciation / Gratitude

The Golden Feather Gift

True happiness comes from noticing the goodness in others and acting with a sincere heart, knowing that Allah values every small act of kindness we perform.

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