The clever Fahri bin Abdillah goes on scholarship to Egypt to undertake study for a master's degree in Islam at Al-Azhar University, Cairo; his parents had to sell their rice field to help him as well. Fahri has a plan for his life to be achieved through his perseverance and discipline. He plans to marry when his thesis is accepted. He has yet to have a close relationship with a woman beyond what he had with his mother and grandmother. Maria Girgis is his first admirer: a Coptic Christian neighbor that, attracted to him for his knowledge of the Al Quran, admits it only in her diary. The Indonesian student Nurul did not recognize her attraction to Fahri. Nurul, a daughter of a well-regarded Muslim cleric in Indonesia, made Fahri think himself unworthy. The humble next door Egyptian neighbor, Noura, had empathy for Fahri since he got a scholarship but she romantically interpreted the feelings and this led to an accusation of rape. Aisha's beautiful eyes captured Fahri's heart and in the metro when Fahri defended Islam from being narrow-minded, Aisha fell in love with him. Before marriage, Fahri sought to satisfy the desire in his heart and follow his religious faith in pursuit of this relationship.
Released
Ayat-Ayat Cinta had a released date on December 19, 2007, there were problems and it premiered on February 28, 2008.
Maria has a younger brother, Youssef; in the film she is an only child.
Fahri is arrested and imprisoned on religious grounds by the respected scholars Professor Abdul Rauf, Ismail, Hamada, Haj Rashed and Marwan. In the film, Fahri is accused and imprisoned for being a cruel, yet wise culprit.
The American reporter Alicia returns to Egypt to visit Fahri, a recent Muslim convert; in the film she never converts.
Soundtrack
The film's title trackAyat-Ayat Cinta was selected as the lead single from the album soundtrack to promote the film, and met with critical and commercial success. A music video was also made for the single.
"Ayat-Ayat Cinta" — 3:48
"Jalan Cinta" — 4:32
"Takdir Cinta" — 3:32
"Tercipta Untukku" — 4:25
"Andai Ku Tahu" — 4:46
"Opening Scene" — 2:41
"Letter From Noura" — 1:18
"Thalagi" — 1:13
"The Basket" 1:06
"Ayat-Ayat Cinta" — 3:47
"Jalan Cinta" — 4:32
"Takdir Cinta" — 3:30
Sequel
During the screening of Rudy Habibie, a sequel for the film was confirmed. It is titled Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2, this time, it was directed by Guntur Soehardjanto, while Alim Sudio and Ifan Ismail writing the script. The film was released on December 21, 2017.
