Shams al-Nahar
In the vibrant 9th-century Abbasid court of Baghdad, a refined young woman named Shams al-Nahar and a scholarly Persian noble named Ali ibn Bakkar form an enduring bond through the exchange of poetry and letters. Their friendship, rooted in mutual respect and intellectual curiosity, survives the distance of travel and the passage of years. This story celebrates the power of words to build bridges between cultures, highlighting the elegance of Abbasid court life.
A narrated bedtime story from the Yume Dreams library — read or listen to Shams al-Nahar.