AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
The Gift That Crossed the Moon
The Gift That Crossed the Moon — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called The Gift That Crossed the Moon. When Ruqqayyah's beloved Teta moves far away across the sea, Ruqqayyah's heart feels as empty as the c
About This Story
Tonight's story is called The Gift That Crossed the Moon. When Ruqqayyah's beloved Teta moves far away across the sea, Ruqqayyah's heart feels as empty as the chair by the window where Teta used to sit. She learns that even when someone we love is too far to hug, our دعاء can still reach them, carried on the same moonlight that shines over every home in the world. So Ruqqayyah weaves a small gift with her own hands and sends it out across the water — and discovers that love, once sent with a sincere heart, always finds its way home.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Rabbij 'alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
— Quran 14:40
What Your Child Can Learn
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.
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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