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"I believe it is an excellent contribution to much-needed literature that invites the reader to truly absorb and enter the world of the Quran. The beautiful writing style of the author corresponds nicely to the mysterious and compelling style of the Quranic original. And Allah alone gives success." Sheikh Ali Hani, Leading expert in Quranic sciences & interpretation Amman, Jordan

Weaving together beautiful imagery and vivid language, Mehded Maryam tells the life of the prophet Yusuf, peace upon him in THE BOWING OF THE STARS. Working within the reliable guidelines of widely-accepted Arabic Qur'anic interpretations, she brings to life a timeless tale of jealousy, patience, and mercy. Her telling highlights the morals and virtues of the story, inspiring love for Allah Mighty and Majestic and His prophet Yusuf, peace upon him, while entertaining children and adults alike. Inayet F. Sahin, M.Ed. Curriculum Theory and Development

"My four-year old son Dawoud and I were spellbound by this telling, dazzled by the grandeur of the story. For the first time I felt the beautiful reality of the Prophet Yusuf, the magnificence of his personality. The next day, Dawoud retold all of the part we had heard to his father. He still wants to listen again and again and his understanding grows each time." Heba Salem, Amman, Jordan


"Phenomenal, mashaAllah." Sam Ross, Qasid Institute, Amman

"The work is unparalleled in the purity and clarity with which it expresses the emotions and events. One feels one is really there beholding the various happenings." Sohail Hanif, Sunnipath, Amman

"We love Bowing of the Stars and have listened to it many times. But if you want to memorize the surah, just put in CD 2, press track 3 and you'll memorize it!" Abdul-Majeed ibn Hamid, age 8, to classmate Ahmad ibn Ehab

"I noticed that Abdul Majeed would shut himself up in his room alone with the CD. Then I noticed that he was following the text in the mushaf as he listened to the recitation. He came and told me he'd nearly memorized it. A day later he came and told me he'd seen a dream: he'd recited the entire surah from memory for the Prophet, may Allah bless him and give him peace, who was with him, wearing a long green robe, and who embraced him when he finished." Sadia Umm Abdal Majeed