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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

The Robin's Song of Gratitude

The Robin's Song of Gratitude — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Sky Explorers

Tonight's story is called The Robin's Song of Gratitude. When a little robin named Robin wakes up feeling plain and unimpressive next to the meadow's brighter,

About This Story

Tonight's story is called The Robin's Song of Gratitude. When a little robin named Robin wakes up feeling plain and unimpressive next to the meadow's brighter, louder birds, she almost forgets the small gift her mother tucked into her nest — a single brown sunflower seed. Robin spends the morning chasing the songs and feathers of others, wishing she had been given something more. But by the end of the day, she discovers that the humble little seed was never plain at all — and that being thankful for what Allah اللّٰه has given you is worth more than anything you could wish for instead. By the time the stars come out over the Morning Meadow, Robin has learned to sing her own song, gratefully.

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Islamic Values

Gratitude (Shukr)Gratitude (Shukr)

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The Dua

رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ

Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'matakal-lati an'amta 'alayya

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

— Quran 27:19

What Your Child Can Learn

True gratitude means being thankful for what Allah اللّٰه has given you, not comparing it to what others have.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning gratitude (shukr)Muslim families

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