• Defying Jihad

  • The Dramatic True Story of a Woman Who Volunteered to Kill Infidels - and Then Faced Death for Becoming One
  • By: Esther Ahmad, Craig Borlase
  • Narrated by: Julia Farhat
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,502 ratings)

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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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An Incredible True Story!!

This is one of the most amazing and incredible true stories of any book I've ever read or listened to!! It was hard to stop listening to it, and in fact for the last several chapters, I thought about stopping but just couldn't because I wanted to find out what would happen. It's the true story of a former devout Muslim girl who Jesus called to Himself just before she would have made a huge mistake!!

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Amazing life story. Amazing Christ.

I couldn’t put this book down. How I have taken for granted the privilege I have in South Africa, to talk & share freely about Christ. I have a new hunger for a more intimate relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ.

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Brave Woman

It kept my interest loved the narrator....Glad I got this audio book...To share her faith...Wow..

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A TRUE nail-biter, Awesome Book 📕!

Loved Every moment of it did not want it to end. Defying Jihad
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This is an Awesome Book 📕 and shows you the Power 💪 of How GOD ✨☝️ work's in your LIFE 💖, If you submit to him completely. "I Greatly recommend this Book 📕, it is a Must-Read, a life changer." A TRUE nail-biter...🤞 Awesome moments that keep you hanging on. You will not be disappointed!

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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applying muslieat to Christianity purifies it

Invigorating look at the clash of Muslim and Christian faiths. shows how we take our faith for granted. I was impressed and challenged to prioritize kingdom building.

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Great testimony

I learned and was inspired. This was a great testimony and was well written. Thank you.

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Unconditional love and light

I could not put this book down, I have learnt so much and have a much greater insight and understanding of both religions,a bold story,thank you for sharing it with the world.

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Really Good

Loved it, the opening prologue sold me on the story. It took me on the total emotional wheel

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Simply Powerful!

One of the most powerful gospel centric stories I have ever encountered. Esther’s story was not only an encouragement to me, but I was greatly challenged in my faith as well. This one is definitely a “page turner.”

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A must read!

Esther’s story is one of intense allegiance first to Allah and then ultimately to God himself. She is honest and open about her experiences and it just makes me want to reach out to the world around me. This book is written and narrated in the most captivating way.

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