From Jihad to Jesus: An Ex-militant's Journey of Faith

by Jerry Rassamni

What caused an ex-militant Muslim who fought Christians during the Lebanese Civil War to leave his baggage of hatred behind and learn to love his enemies? AN EX-ISLAMIC MILITANT'S JOURNEY OF FAITH
Jerry Rassamni's story begins with his "physical Jihad" (physical struggle) against Christians during the bloody Lebanese  Civil War. After recounting his gripping early years, the narrative briskly shifts to Jerry's "personal Jihad" (spiritual struggle into enlightenment) as he attempted to refute the Bible. This book reveals the gripping evidence that led Jerry to abandon Islam and embrace Christ at his Lord and Savior. While describing his search for the truth, Jerry exposes the pagan roots of the Muslim god and the feet of clay of its founder, while providing a careful apologetic for Christianity, Jerry shares the evidence the evidence that compelled him to abandon Islam and undrapes the "Five pillars" to expose the skeletons of * Allah, is he the eternal God of the Bible?
* The Qur'an, it is the true word of God?
* The prophet Muhammad, was he a Biblical prophet?
* Man, is he born in fitrab (pure state)?
* Abadith (Muslim customs & beliefs), are they from God?
 

Genres: Biography, Islam, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2006

Reviews

[Rod Horncastle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read many many books on Islam and its theological differences from Christianity. This is probably my favourite. Its very clear and to the point.

It would be nice if a book like this could actually make a difference in over a billion Muslim's evaluation of their belief system. But we know better. It takes more than facts and logic to straighten out people's chosen religious heritage. Oh well, we can always hope.

This book simply lays out all of Islam's embarrassing historical fumblings and evil roots. If you don't agree with it: that's YOUR problem. Don't say "I didn't warn you.".

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book comparing Christian texts and Islamic texts side by side. Very comprehensive with notes and a glossary. Very well done for anyone needing an intellectual and academic rigor applied to this topic.

I pick up books like this for a more experiential recount, so it's not quite what I was looking for, but an excellent reference nonetheless. I'll keep it on my shelves for that reason.

[CT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting, but often extremely biased. It gave the book credibility that Rassamni grew up a Muslim, but for some reason I wanted to question if any of his war stories were fabricated in any way. Nevertheless, it's the best book I've read comparing Islam to Christianity and strengthened my Christian faith.

[Joshua Freshour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a comprehensive study of Islam and and Christianity. However, it is written more for a muslim audience.

[Michael Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very straight forward comparison of Islam and Christianity from someone who would understand both religions. An excellent apologetic reference.

[Robert Macdonald]

Simply the shortest and most clear way to understand Islamic violence from a person who was both a Muslim then later a Christian.