AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
Yusuf and the Silver Kite
Yusuf and the Silver Kite — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story
Tonight's story is called Yusuf and the Silver Kite. Yusuf is a five-year-old boy who has waited all week for the wind to be just right so he can finally fly th
About This Story
Tonight's story is called Yusuf and the Silver Kite. Yusuf is a five-year-old boy who has waited all week for the wind to be just right so he can finally fly the beautiful silver kite his grandfather made him — but when the moment comes, the wind feels bigger and wilder than he expected, and his excitement turns to fear at the top of the meadow. As the kite tugs and dips and the hill feels higher than ever, Yusuf has to decide whether to run home or take one brave step forward. By the end, with a little courage, a steadying dua, and his grandfather's gentle hand nearby, Yusuf learns that Allah اللّٰه gives us courage not by taking the fear away, but by walking beside us through it.
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Islamic Values
The Dua
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
Rabbi ishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri
My Lord, expand for me my chest [with assurance] and ease for me my task.
— Surah Taha (20:25-26)
What Your Child Can Learn
Courage is found by turning to Allah when we are afraid and taking the next step.
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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