Defying Jihad - a review
Defying Jihad was one of those books I could hardly put down. It was a quick read, but every page carried the weight of the trauma and suffering the author endured growing up under radical Islam and Sharia law in Pakistan. While heartbreaking, it was also one of the most hope-filled testimonies I have read. What struck me most was how quickly her family became radicalized and how sincerely they believed that committing jihad in the name of Allah was honorable and pleasing to God. It was a sobering reminder of the power of ideology and how deeply beliefs shape the way people live. As I read, I couldn’t help but notice what I believe was the hand of God working behind the scenes. Through dreams, unexpected encounters, and perfectly timed circumstances, God continually placed the right people in her path at exactly the right moment. Time after time, His providence was evident. Her journey from radical Islam to becoming a devoted follower of Jesus Christ is far more than an inspir...