Defying Jihad, Esther Ahmad
Defying Jihad, Esther Ahmad
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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

Author: Esther Ahmad

Narrator: Julia Farhat

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/04/2019

Synopsis

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 eighteen, 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.

About Esther Ahmad

Esther Ahmad was born into a devoted Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. When she was a teen, she joined a religious political organization linked to extremist fundamentalists. Shortly thereafter, she encountered the Lord Jesus Christ. After a year of comparative study between the Quran and the Bible, she became Christian and later married a committed Christian man. Although she and her family have experienced a great deal of adversity, they are grateful for the Lord’s faithful protection along the way. Esther and her family now live in the United States, where they share about Jesus with both Muslims and Christians.

About Craig Borlase

Craig Borlase is a New York Times bestselling writer, specializing in crafting dramatic, engaging memoirs. For more information, visit www.craigborlase.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Esther on July 07, 2019

There are so many things I could say about Defying Jihad. I finished it just yesterday, and I’m still pondering over so much of it. This book has challenged me deeply, and also encouraged me. Esther’s story is one of intense sorrow, but also one of extreme hope. She knows the One she speaks of in a......more

Goodreads review by Peggi on September 28, 2019

I heard Esther share her testimony in an interview with Janet Parshall on Moody Radio. I knew then I wanted to read the book. I had heard of Muslims having dreams of Jesus, but I never heard it directly from a former Muslim. Esther is a miracle. The story of her conversion as well as her escape are......more

Goodreads review by Samantha | samanthakreads on February 05, 2025

This is an inspiring and encouraging story of a young Muslim woman’s conversion to Christianity. I’ve read a few stories like this, but each one gives me a new perspective, and I always learn something new. Esther goes from being devoted to Allah and volunteering to become a suicide bomber to becomi......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on April 15, 2021

This is an inspiring, uplifting story of Christian conversion in a dangerous situation. I realize that this could be a sensitive title for some, but let me suggest that it be seen more as an opportunity for greater understanding...and hopefully more grace. Highly recommended. Enjoy.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on March 23, 2020

I found this book by chance on Christianbook.com while helping my dad hunt for more Christian biographies—conversion stories, to be specific. I was scrolling through an endless list of titles when I saw this one, and it’s tagline, “the dramatic true story of a woman who volunteered to kill infidels—......more

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