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Defying Jihad

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

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Defying Jihad

By: Esther Ahmad, Craig Borlase
Narrated by: Julia Farhat
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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.
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Convicted by her testimony to do more for God! and thankful for freedom from persecution!

Brilliant!

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I listened to Defying Jihad in one day.
When she told about Jesus whispering to her I felt tingles. Such a brave young woman. As a Christian I admire her courage
I especially liked the writing about her life with her mother; full of warmth and love. Plus she managed to convey the urgency of refugees fleeing for their lives.
Truly inspirational.

Couldn't stop listening!

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I loved listening to this strong young lady’s life story. A true inspiration. Bless her.

Very moving

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It's a book God used to speak. it's a wonderful story and I hope Moslems get to read it.

Truly Inspiring

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I loved this book!!I was drawn in right from the outset. Reading this book will give you a greater insight into extreme Islam and a greater understanding of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. This book has had a profound effect on me as a Western world Christian. No one wants persecution but I tell you what, very few of us in the West truly know what it is to be a true disciple of Jesus. This girl certainly does.

A must read

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What an amazing story of faith and incredible courage. It was not only encouraging but left me wondering “could I be that brave “

Amazing!

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I would recommend every Christian to read this book, such a amazing eye opener. 🙌

worth the read... just a moving true story

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The narrator brilliantly portraits the story, it's a true eye opener to the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Christ. one of the best books I've had in a long time, thank you Esther for sharing.

outstanding

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Wow please read this every Muslim woman and man too. So revealing it will change your life if you let it. Not sure this will be allowed as a review but I think it could help anyone change the course of their life and it’s truly helped develop my faith and understanding in so many aspects. Bravery courage, faithfulness, marriage vows, family loyalty and a whole lot more. Thank you

Outstanding and revealing

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I loved how the writer engaged in conversations with her family, community and different opinions to give us the readers a large view of her circumstances, culture and conversion 🙏🙏

Powerful and Beautiful Testimony

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