AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
The Lemur's Thankful Tree
The Lemur's Thankful Tree — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called The Lemur's Thankful Tree. When a little lemur spends his whole day in the Baobab Grove looking at what everyone else has instead of w
About This Story
Tonight's story is called The Lemur's Thankful Tree. When a little lemur spends his whole day in the Baobab Grove looking at what everyone else has instead of what he already holds in his own paws, he begins to feel small and unhappy — even though his branch is full of good things. It's only when a wise old tortoise shows him the grove's oldest baobab, the Thankful Tree, that he starts to understand something gentle and true: the sweetness of a blessing depends on how thankful the heart is that receives it. By the end, the little lemur learns to say Alhamdulillah اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه for his own branch, his own fruit, and his own little life — and falls asleep the happiest he's ever been.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ
La-in shakartum la-azidannakum
If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor].
— Quran 14:7
What Your Child Can Learn
True happiness comes from being thankful for the blessings Allah has already given you.
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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