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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

The Feather of Friendship

The Feather of Friendship — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Gift Stories

Tonight's story is called The Feather of Friendship. When Zayd moves to a new home beside a quiet lake, he feels far away from everyone he knows and loves. One

About This Story

Tonight's story is called The Feather of Friendship. When Zayd moves to a new home beside a quiet lake, he feels far away from everyone he knows and loves. One evening, a single silver feather drifts past his window and leads him down to the water's edge, where he meets someone who feels just as alone as he does. By the end, Zayd learns that a small act of courage — a smile, a greeting, an open hand — is often all it takes for Allah to turn two lonely hearts into lifelong friends.

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Islamic Values

Gratitude and FriendshipFriendship (Ukhuwwah)

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The Dua

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَالْعَمَلَ الَّذِي يُبَلِّغُنِي حُبَّكَ

Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wal-'amalalladhi yuballighuni hubbak

O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the deeds that will bring me to Your love.

— At-Tirmidhi

What Your Child Can Learn

True friendship grows when we open our hearts, greet others with kindness, and trust that Allah places good people in our path.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning gratitude and friendshipMuslim families

How the bedtime ritual unfolds

Four gentle steps that turn story time into a calm, meaningful nightly routine.

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Hold to Reveal

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Bismillah

A calm Bismillah moment opens the story with intention and barakah.

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The Story

Studio-narrated chapters carry little listeners into a magical world.

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Sleep Well

A soft closing soundscape eases your child gently into sleep.

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