Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01BFJ8IS0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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San Bernardino was the most lethal terror attack on American soil since 9/11, and it came on the heels of a coordinated assault on Paris. Setting aside speculations and competing voices, what really is jihad? How are we to understand jihad in relation to our Muslim neighbors and friends? Why is there such a surge of Islamist terrorism in the world today, and how are we to respond? In Answering Jihad, best-selling author Nabeel Qureshi (Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus) answers these questions from the perspective of a former Muslim who is deeply concerned for both his Muslim family and his American homeland.. There is no question that innocents were slaughtered in the name of Allah and in the way of jihad, but do the terrorists' actions actually reflect the religion of Islam? The answer to t
” That’s why I wanted a book like this one and I can full-heartedly say that the In the preface of “Answering Jihad”, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi says that when it comes to the topics of Islam and jihad, “There is too much confusion, too much misdirected anger, too much misinformation, too little balance, and too little grace to remain silent any longer.” That’s why I wanted a book like this one and I can full-heartedly say that the author does a magnificent job of bringing the much needed clarity, reason and the grace of God to our dia. "Careful, Clear, and Compassionate" according to Shane Lems. I was thoroughly impressed with this brief book on a very tough topic. In less than 200 pages, Qureshi carefully, clearly, and compassionately explained the details of jihad along with other related topics. Having been raised in a devout Muslim home, Qureshi speaks knowledgeably about these things. In three parts the book answers 18 questions. I won't list them all, but here's a sample:Part 1: The Origins of Jihad. What is Jihad? What is Sharia? Was Islam Spread by the Sword?Pa. This book will challenge and change you. Answering Jihad is an excellent and thoughtful perspective on how to relate to the ordinary Muslim who may be your neighbor or a refugee seeking safety and solace. It is not a political policy statement. The purpose of the book is to create an understanding of the historical and doctrinal basis of Islam, understand its' comparison to Christianity and the teachings of the Christ, and to encourage the reader to reach out to the ordinary Muslim person with love and compassion as m