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 Manta Ray's Welcome Feast

The Manta Ray's Welcome Feast — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Deep Ocean Adventures

Tonight's story is called "The Manta Ray's Welcome Feast." When word spreads through the Sapphire Lagoon that a tired group of traveling sea friends is on its w

About This Story

Tonight's story is called "The Manta Ray's Welcome Feast." When word spreads through the Sapphire Lagoon that a tired group of traveling sea friends is on its way, young Marjan the Manta Ray is asked to help welcome them — and she is sure she will get it all wrong. As she worries over perfect feasts and perfect words, she learns from her wise grandmother, Nana Amira the old sea turtle, that hospitality was never about being perfect at all. It was about opening your fins and your heart the way the Prophet ﷺ taught, and trusting Allah اللّٰه to fill in the rest. By the end, Marjan glows brighter than the Welcome Shell itself, discovering that the warmest feast in the sea is made of kindness, not perfection.

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

Islamic Values

Hospitality (Ikram al-Dayf)Hospitality (Ikram al-Dayf)

The Dua

اللهم بارك لي في ما رزقتني

Allahumma barik li fi ma razaqtani

O Allah, bless me in what You have provided me.

— Adapted from general Sunnah invocations

What Your Child Can Learn

True hospitality is not about having the fanciest feast — it is about welcoming others with a warm heart, for Allah اللّٰه loves those who are generous to their guests.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning hospitality (ikram al-dayf)Muslim 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.

The Swordfish Who Waited

Good things come to those who wait with trust in Allah اللّٰه, not to those who rush ahead.

Reflection (Tafakkur)

The Whale Beneath the Stars

Pausing to reflect, remembering Allah, and being thankful brings a peace that no amount of rushing ever could.

Kindness

The Coral Garden of Smiles

Allah placed kindness inside every heart; even a shy person can light up a community with small acts of goodness.

3 minTawakkul (Trust in Allah)

The Otter and the Floating Lantern

Ollie learns that he doesn't need to see the whole way home to be safe; he only needs to do his best with the part in front of him and place his trust in Allah.