AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
The Seahorse's Little Dua
The Seahorse's Little Dua — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called The Seahorse's Little Dua. When a small seahorse named Marjan is asked to swim alone through the fast Whispering Current to reach Pear
About This Story
Tonight's story is called The Seahorse's Little Dua. When a small seahorse named Marjan is asked to swim alone through the fast Whispering Current to reach Pearl Cave School for the first time, his tiny heart fills with worry. His mother teaches him that even the smallest dua, whispered quietly to اللّٰه, is never too small to be heard. As the current grows strong and Marjan grows afraid, he remembers what she taught him. By the end, Marjan learns that he is never truly swimming alone — Allah is always near, listening to every worry, however small.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
بِسْمِ اللَّه
Bismillāh
In the name of Allah
— Quranic Phrase
What Your Child Can Learn
Marjan learns that he is never truly swimming alone because Allah is always near, listening to every worry, however small, when we turn to Him in dua.
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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