My Journey as a Teller of Sacred Stories

Mehded Maryam Sinclair, MEd, is an award-winning author, educator, performing artist and master storyteller based in Istanbul. For four decades, she has brought Qur’anic and prophetic history vividly to life for children, families and adults around the world through live performances, books, audio productions, workshops and educational programmes rooted in traditional Islamic scholarship.

Drawing upon her studies of Arabic, the Qur’an, history and archaeology—and close collaboration with respected scholars—Maryam creates immersive experiences that nurture love for Allah and His Messengers, strengthen Islamic identity and deepen family and community bonds.

Her books and audio productions include the award-winning When Wings Expand, Miraculous Happenings in the Year of the Elephant, A Trust of Treasures, The Bowing of the Stars, A Mercy to the Worlds, The Fall of the Tyrant, Take Heed and Scents of Paradise. She has narrated classical Qur’anic stories to thousands of live listeners in the US, the UK, Turkey, Jordan, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand.