Verses of Love

by Habiburrahman El Shirazy · first published 2004

Verses of Love (Indonesian: Ayat-Ayat Cinta) is a 2004 Islamic romantic drama novel written by Habiburrahman El Shirazy. Set in Cairo, Egypt, it follows an Indonesian student named Fahri who is falsely accused of rape after he spurns a woman's affections. With the support of his wife, Aisha, Fahri marries his Coptic Christian neighbour Maria to awaken her from a coma. Her testimony allows Fahri to be released, and she converts to Islam before dying.

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2004