AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
The Shark Who Shared
The Shark Who Shared — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called The Shark Who Shared. When a little shark in Blue Current Bay discovers a glowing pearl tucked inside an old clamshell, he decides its
About This Story
Tonight's story is called The Shark Who Shared. When a little shark in Blue Current Bay discovers a glowing pearl tucked inside an old clamshell, he decides its light belongs to him alone, and he hides it deep in his private cave. But the more he keeps it to himself, the darker and lonelier that little cave becomes. When a frightening night falls over the reef and his friends lose their way in the deep, the little shark must decide whether to guard his treasure or let its light shine for everyone who needs it. By the end, he learns that a blessing shared glows brighter than a blessing kept, and that اللّٰه loves those who give.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
اللهم إني أسألك حبك وحب من يحبك وحب عمل يقربني إلى حبك
Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuka wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of whoever loves You, and the love of the deed that will bring me closer to Your love.
— Tirmidhi
What Your Child Can Learn
A blessing shared glows brighter than a blessing kept — and اللّٰه loves those who give.
Perfect For
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.
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