Answering Jihad : A Better Way Forward

From __New York Times__ bestselling author and former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi comes this personal, challenging, and respectful answer to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism. 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. 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 this question is more pressing than ever, as waves of Muslim refugees arrive in the West seeking shelter from the violent ideology of ISIS. 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__, bestselling 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. From New York Times Bestselling Author And Former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi Comes This Personal, Challenging, And Respectful Answer To The Many Questions Surrounding Jihad, The Rise Of Isis, And Islamic Terrorism. 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. There Is No Question That Innocents Were Slaughtered In The Name Of Allah And In The Way Of Jihad, But Do The Terrorist' Actions Actually Reflect The Religion Of Islam? The Answer To This Question Is More Pressing Than Ever, As Waves Of Muslim Refugees Arrive In The West Seeking Shelter From The Violent Ideology Of Isis. 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, Bestselling 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. - Amazon Preface : A Better Way Forward -- Acknowledgements -- Further Reading And Indebtedness -- Introduction : Understanding Jihad And Our Muslim Neighbors -- Part 1 : The Origins Of Jihad -- Question 1 : What Is Islam? -- Question 2 : Is Islam A Religion Of Peace? -- Question 3 : What Is Jihad? -- Question 4 : Is Jihad In The Quran And The Life Of Muhammad? -- Question 5 : What Is Sharia? -- Question 6 : Was Islam Spread By The Sword? -- Part 2 : Jihad Today -- Question 7 : What Is Radical Islam? -- Question 8 : Does Islam Need A Reformation? -- Question 9 : Who Are Al-qaida, Isis, And Boko Haram? -- Question 10 : Who Are The True Muslims, Violent Or Peaceful Muslims? -- Question 11 : Why Are Muslims Being Radicalized? -- Question 12 : Are Muslims Trying To Take Over The West With Sharia? -- Part 3 : Jihad In Judeo-christian Context -- Question 13 : Do Muslims And Christians Worship The Same God? -- Question 14 : Why Do Some Christians Call God Allah? -- Question 15 : How Does Jihad Compare With Old Testament Warfare? -- Question 16 : What Does Jesus Teach About Violence? -- Question 17 : How Does Jihad Compare With The Crusades? -- Question 18 : What Does Jesus Have To Do With Jihad? -- Conclusion : Answering Jihad -- Appendix A : A Selective Timeline Of Jihad In Islam -- Appendix B : Muhammad's Words On Jihad In Sahih Al-bukhari -- Appendix C : What Is The Caliphate? -- Appendix D : Ahmadi Muslims And Details About My Former Sect Of Islam -- Glossary -- Sneak Peek : An Excerpt From Nabeel Qureshi's Forthcoming Book, No God But One : Allah Or Jesus? Nabeel Qureshi. From New York Times bestselling author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Nabeel Qureshi—a former Muslim—comes his deeply personal, challenging, and respectful answer book to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism. 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. There is no question that innocents were slaughtered in the name of Allah and in the way of jihad (meaning warfare against the enemies of Islam, in this case). But do the terrorists' actions actually reflect the broader religion of Islam? The answer to this question is more pressing than ever, as many Muslim refugees are still migrating to the West, seeking shelter from the violent ideologies of ISIS, Al-Qaida, and other radical Islamic groups. Setting aside speculations and competing voices, Qureshi explores the answers to difficult questions like: What is Islam, and is it a religion of peace or violence? Is there a clear definition and doctrine of jihad? How are we to understand jihad and radical expressions of Islam in relation to our Muslim neighbors and friends? Why is there such a surge of Islamist terrorism in the world today, and how should we respond? How does jihad compare with Old Testament calls to warfare? In Answering Jihad, bestselling author Nabeel Qureshi answers these urgent questions from the perspective of a former Muslim who is deeply concerned for both his Muslim family and his American homeland. In Answering Jihad, former Muslim and New York Times bestselling author Nabeel Qureshi explores what jihad is, how it relates to ISIS and Islamic terrorism today, and the most appropriate reaction for Christian believers.