How do you spell Salaam Sleep?

The official spelling is 'Salaam Sleep' (two words). It is also commonly written as 'Salam Sleep'.

What does Salaam mean and how is it pronounced?

Salaam (سلام) is the Arabic word for peace, pronounced /səˈlɑːm/ (suh-LAHM). 'Salaam Sleep' means peaceful sleep.

Is Salaam Sleep an Islamic app?

Yes. Salaam Sleep is a premium Islamic bedtime-story app with audio stories rooted in Islamic values like sabr (patience), shukr (gratitude) and tawakkul (trust).

What age is Salaam Sleep for?

Salaam Sleep is designed for Muslim children aged 3 to 8.

Is there a free trial for Salaam Sleep?

Yes — Salaam Sleep offers 7 free nights so families can try the stories before subscribing.

Can parents record their own voice on Salaam Sleep?

Yes. Parents can record a personal goodnight message that is stitched into each bedtime story.

Can Salaam Sleep stories be downloaded for offline listening?

Yes. Subscribers can download stories for offline listening, including ambient sounds and the parent-voice message.

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AN ISLAMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN

Zakariya and the Star Lantern

Zakariya and the Star Lantern — Salaam Sleep Bedtime Story

Ages 3–8Bedtime Tales

Tonight's story is called Zakariya and the Star Lantern. When five-year-old Zakariya's family tells him they must leave the only home he's ever known on Starlig

About This Story

Tonight's story is called Zakariya and the Star Lantern. When five-year-old Zakariya's family tells him they must leave the only home he's ever known on Starlight Ridge, he feels like his whole world is going dark. He carries his grandfather's old star lantern everywhere, but even its light seems to dim along with his heart. Through the patient words of his grandfather and a quiet night spent beneath the real stars, Zakariya learns that hope isn't a feeling that shows up on its own — it's something you choose to hold onto, the same way you'd hold a lantern through the dark. By the end, Zakariya discovers that wherever he goes, the same stars — and the same Allah اللّٰه who placed them there — will always be above him.

The full narration and story experience live inside the Salaam Sleep app.

Islamic Values

Hope and Trust in AllahHope

The Dua

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ

Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmah, innaka antal-Wahhab.

Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.

— Quran 3:8

What Your Child Can Learn

Even when things feel dark and far away, Allah اللّٰه never leaves you, and hope is trusting He is near.

Perfect For

BedtimeAges 3–8Learning hope and trust in allahMuslim families

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.

Noor and the Sapphire Lantern

Even when the light feels far away, Allah اللّٰه never leaves us in the dark, and hope grows the moment we choose to keep walking.

Hope

The Reindeer of the Northern Lights

Hope is not a feeling you wait for—it is a dua you carry with you, and Allah does not ask you to be the strongest, just to take the first step and trust Him with the rest.