Defying Jihad

The Dramatic True Story of a Woman Who Volunteered to Kill Infidels - and Then Faced Death for Becoming One

De: Esther Ahmad, Craig Borlase

Narrado por: Julia Farhat

If you truly love Allah, you will die for him. Your death will mean much reward for you and your family in heaven. Only death will prove your love.

It was the final test. A chance to win not only the love of Allah, but the love of her father - something she had never been able to earn. Esther took a deep breath and raised her hand in the air. At the age of 18, she had just volunteered to become a suicide bomber.

Defying Jihad is the true story of a girl growing up under radical Islamic rule, trained to believe her ultimate purpose was to serve Allah by dying as a jihadist. But two nights before she was to leave forever, she had a dream...one that would change the course of her destiny.

Against all odds, Esther became a follower of Jesus - even though leaving Islam meant her death sentence. But rather than kill her immediately, Esther's furious father challenged her to a series of public debates with Muslim scholars: the Bible versus the Quran. If Esther won, she might yet survive. But if the Muslim clerics won, Esther must renounce her Christian faith. For an entire month - if she lived that long - Esther would be brought before the mob daily to defend her newfound faith. Would God give her the words to argue against Muslim leaders, former friends, and even her own family?

Defying Jihad is an amazing story of a woman prepared to surrender all for Jesus - and whose life transformed from terror to overwhelming love.

©2019 Esther Ahmad and Craig Borlase (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Inspiring

Truly inspiring story. Reminds me what we take for granted and motivates me to help others. Thank you very much for sharing your story.

A must read!

Such an incredible story. it's fascinating to learn about life in such a different culture than America and inspiring to hear how God provided for Esther and her family.

Fantastic

This was one of the best books I’ve heard in a long time. Might be my favorite book of all time.

wonderful!

An amazing inspiring story! God is truly speaking through Esther Ahmad's life and story.

Fascinating and Inspiring

I love how Esther doesn’t bitterly beat down Islam but rather focuses on the joy and peace she finds in her new faith. Her message is redemptive and from the heart. I enjoyed the perspective I feel more educated, but more than that, I feel like this book has given me deep insights into my own faith I had not previously considered. I think anyone struggling with their faith could benefit from this book, as well as those like me who are dedicated to their beliefs.

Great book

I loved this book not only the testimony but also for the challenge. I knew there were struggles and challenges in other countries but I didn’t know the extent people go through as I was born and raised in America. I hope I keep and contemplate these words for weeks. Thank you for sharing
I also loved the readers voice. Great job.

Life Changing

It was life changing to hear the testimony of Esther. What a blessing to be prompted by the Holy Spirit to be encouraged and edified through this book. It strengthens my faith and increases my courage to love all humanity as Christ loves us. God the father God the son and God the Holy Spirit spoke to me through this book

The persecution for Christians in Pakistan

I couldn’t put this book down, I tear up at some passages because here in America we do have it easy to read the Bible or go to church and we don’t realize that on other countries people are willing to put their life in the line I feel that I have not done enough for the gospel of Jesus

great encouragement

loved this book! thank you for sharing your testimony, Esther. What courage you have. God Bless you!

Riveting

I just had a little trouble accepting all the dreams in the book, but I guess all things are possible. Very well told and read. Makes you think. Informative about Muslim culture and beliefs.