Sleepytime
A gentle bedtime song for ages 4 to 9: Mummy, Daddy and all the animals go to sleep, and sleep is one of Allah's signs. Music-free.
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What is Sleepytime about?
Sleepytime is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9: a lullaby to help children wind down at the end of the day and fall asleep remembering Allah.
It begins softly: close your eyes, my sweet little dear, with Allah close by you have nothing to fear. We play and pray through the day, from dawn to dusk, and sleep is one of the signs Allah has given us. Then comes the chorus that gives the song its name: sleepy time, sleepy time, everybody sleeps.
One by one, everybody goes to sleep: Mummy, Daddy, brother, sister and Grandpa, then the dog, the cat, the cow, the horse and the birds. After that, the song speaks to the animals one at a time, with a gentle joke for each. The sheep is jumping up and down, the snail sleeps in its shell every day, the caterpillar rests in its cocoon to become a butterfly, and the crocodile wants a little snack first. The flamingo stands on one leg to sleep, the baby bear sleeps all winter, and the little monkey climbs a tree and sees the sky full of dreams.
In between comes a thought for older children to hold on to: every night, as the song puts it, Allah takes our souls on an adventure. The Qur'an says Allah takes our souls in sleep and returns them at the time He has set, so we wake with our bodies and minds rested for another day.
The song lasts about 6 minutes and is music-free, so it can play quietly as part of the bedtime routine, and the repeating chorus is easy for sleepy voices to join.
What your child will learn
- Sleep is one of the signs of Allah.
- Allah is always close by, so we have nothing to fear at night.
- Every creature Allah made needs rest, each in its own way.
- Allah returns our souls to us when we wake, rested for a new day.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Az-Zumar 39:42: Allah takes the souls at the time of their death, and of those who do not die, during their sleep; He keeps those for whom He has decreed death and sends the others back until a set time.
- Surah Ar-Rum 30:23: Among His signs is your sleep by night and by day.
Talk about it afterwards
- Who goes to sleep in the song?
- Which animal sleeps in its shell, and which one stands on one leg?
- Why do you think Allah made us need sleep?
- What can we say to Allah before we go to sleep?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Sleepytime suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a calm lullaby with a simple chorus, made for bedtime.
Does Sleepytime have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is Sleepytime?
About 6 minutes.
What does Sleepytime teach children?
That sleep is one of Allah's signs, that every creature needs rest, and that Allah is close by, so there is nothing to fear at night.
