AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
The Stork and the Cloud of Mercy
The Stork and the Cloud of Mercy — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called The Stork and the Cloud of Mercy. It takes us to the hushed reed beds of the Mercy Wetlands, where a proud, tidy young stork loses his
About This Story
Tonight's story is called The Stork and the Cloud of Mercy. It takes us to the hushed reed beds of the Mercy Wetlands, where a proud, tidy young stork loses his temper with a clumsy little heron chick — and chases him away in anger. Alone in the misty evening, the stork meets a strange, low-hanging cloud that only rains where mercy is chosen. As he follows it through the marsh, he watches it comfort creature after creature, and slowly begins to understand what he has done. By the end, the stork learns that being merciful — even when we feel hurt — is what brings real peace, and that Allah اللّٰه loves those who are gentle with His creation.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني
Allahummaghfirli warhamni
O Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me
— Prophetic Sunnah
What Your Child Can Learn
True mercy means being gentle with others even when we feel hurt or angry — and Allah اللّٰه loves those who show mercy.
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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