7 Recommendations for Ayat-Ayat Cinta and Similar Novels, Presenting Romantic Stories with Islamic Nuances

Hijrah Itu Cinta is a novel written by Abay Adhitya. This novel tells the story of the love between two characters named Satria and Senja. They have feelings for each other, but something complicates their relationship. However, Satria has a dark past. He only changes after receiving an order to repent written by his father in a will. 

When Love is Perfumed is also one of the novels by Habiburrahman El Shirazy that cannot be missed. This novel also presents a love story experienced by a determined young man from Indonesia who is studying at Al Azhar, Egypt. Fate brings him to an Indonesian woman who wins his heart. Unexpectedly, the woman turns out to be a respected daughter of a Kiai in Indonesia. The difference in social status eventually becomes an obstacle in their relationship.

Habiburrahman El Shirazy has published many Islamic romantic novels. In addition to Ayat-Ayat Cinta (Verses of Love), Cinta Suci Zahrana (Zahrana's Sacred Love) is one of his works that cannot be missed. This novel tells the story of Zahrana, a talented Muslimah architect who is successful in her career. Zahrana becomes a representation of an independent Muslimah. But amidst her career success, Zahrana is constantly pressured by her parents to get married.

Recommendation for novels like Ayat-Ayat Cinta, there is Wedding Agreement. An Islamic romance novel that was quite popular some time ago and has been adapted into film and series. This novel tells the story of a husband and wife named Bian and Tari who are married due to arranged marriage. After getting married, Bian always acts cold towards Tari. Meanwhile, Tari, who is Islamic, continues to serve wholeheartedly. Until finally, Tari's sincerity manages to melt Bian's cold heart.

Surga yang Tak Dirindukan (Heaven that is not Desired) is one of the popular Islamic romance novels. Just like Ayat-Ayat Cinta, this novel has also been adapted into film. This novel tells the story of a couple named Andika and Arini who have a harmonious relationship. Their harmony begins to crumble after Andika saves a woman named Meirose who is trying to end her life.

99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa is a romantic Islamic novel based on a true story. This novel tells the story of a Muslim couple who have to move to Europe. Being a minority in a foreign country, it turns out that it opens the eyes and minds of this couple wider. In that new place, they also find many things that increasingly amaze them about the Islamic religion.

Assalamualaikum Beijing! is one of the recommended Islamic romantic novels like Ayat-Ayat Cinta that should not be missed. This novel by author Asma Nadia tells the love story between Chinese youth Zhongwen and Asma from Indonesia. They love each other, but are hindered by their different beliefs. Eventually, Zhongwen decides to convert to Islam. However, that doesn't automatically smooth their relationship, as there are still various obstacles that need to be overcome in order to be together.