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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

The Hidden Garden of Gratitude

The Hidden Garden of Gratitude — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Secret Stories

When Yusuf spends his day wishing for things he doesn't have, he stumbles upon a secret garden behind his grandfather's house — a garden with a very special flo

About This Story

When Yusuf spends his day wishing for things he doesn't have, he stumbles upon a secret garden behind his grandfather's house — a garden with a very special flower that only blooms for those who are truly thankful. At first, Yusuf can't understand why the flower won't open for him, no matter how hard he wishes. By the end, guided by his grandfather's gentle wisdom, Yusuf learns that gratitude isn't something you wish for — it's something you notice, right where you already are.

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Islamic Values

ShukrShukr (Gratitude)

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The Dua

رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ

Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'mataka allati an'amta 'alayya

My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me.

— Surah An-Naml 27:19

What Your Child Can Learn

True gratitude blooms when we thank اللّٰه for what we already have, instead of longing for what we don't.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning shukrMuslim families

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