The word can be used to describe various types of struggles such as jihad of the pen which would involve persuasion or instruction in the promotion of islam or jihad of the heart a battle against ones own sin. Oct 16, 2014 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. I bore arms in my jihad to defend our people against the infidels. Yousseffs egyptian background informs his view point and gives us an indepth understanding of the history of the islamic jihad movement sweeping the middle east and europe, its roots, religious foundation, goals and divisions. In jesus, jihad, and peace by michael youssef, he explains the difference in beliefs of christianity, judaism, and islam. You will be filled with hope as you see god displaying his. If the latest in the left behind series of evangelical thrillers is to be believed, jesus will return to. And out of those conversations i have published two wellreceived books one was on the bismillah, in the quran, celebrating the grace of god and the other was on isa, reflecting on the grace of god celebrated in the life of jesus according to the views. The quran reaffirms his miraculous birth and his miraculous abilities. It is a peace that only jesus can give a peace that comes from the gift of the holy spirit, given by the lord who conquered death. Youssef provides answers that are concise, biblically accurate, full of hope, and targeted on the challenges that confront us in. In a world that cries out for peace, which will prevailjesus or jihad. Evidence from the new york times bestselling book imagine heaven.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. In our post911 world, westerners in general and christians in parti. Immediately following the horrific terrorist attacks on 911, many westerners began to take notice of islam for the first time. Jesus, jihad, and peace by michael youssef, phd hachette book. In jesus, jihad and peace by michael youssef youll see for yourself what bible prophecy says about world events today. Youssef provides answers that are concise, biblically accurate, full of hope, and targeted on the challenges that confront us in a world that is increasingly fraught with peril. By mairead maguire nobel peace laureate belfast ips i recently visited assisi, the home of st. Clare, a woman of prayer, whose message of love, compassion, care for humans, animals and the environment comes down through history to speak to.
In a world that cries out for peace, which will prevail, jesus or jihad. His is a story that began in a kurdish part of northern syria, afrin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How is the islamic idea of jihad different from the. Clare, two great spirits whose lives have inspired us and millions of people around the world. If the latest in the left behind series of evangelical thrillers is to be believed, jesus will return to earth, gather nonchristians to. Jesus claimed the divine prerogative of forgiving sins 2. They consider him to be one of gods greatest messengers to humankind. The great truths of the book of nahum, for believers today, are its descriptions of gods character and power, for they depict the character and power of jesus christ. The scars on the hands and side of jesus are the key to understanding this peace.
In the face of new violence in iraq, civil war in syria, an. They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. Over the last few years ive been involved in some meaningful christianmuslim dialogue. When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. By showing his scars, jesus is giving his disciples. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god according to the promise of the life that is in christ jesus, to timothy, my beloved child. Jesus we note immediately that sinners flocked to him, and loved to be near him. Welcome to from jihad to jesus thank you for taking a few moments and stopping by. Jesus, jihad and peace by michael youssef, phd hachette book. Nov 17, 2015 he claims that the word islam doesnt come from the arab word for peace, but subjugation.
Youssef provides answers that are concise, biblically accurate, full of hope, and targeted on the. Jun 22, 2015 jesus and jihad argues that in early muslim sources jihad stood for the struggle to transform a violent and unjust preislamic society into one characterized by greater levels of justice and peace. This is the final sermon in a series for adven, christmas, and ephphany based on the names of jesus from isaiah 9. Michael youssef provides answers that are concise and biblically accurate, explaining how trends within judaism, christianity, and islam fit into prophetic history. What does bible prophecy say about world events today. As our messiah, he is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace. Many were shocked to find out that islams holy book the koran provides specific injunctions to engage in acts of violence as part of the holy war. Most recently he has published his groundbreaking, peacemaking book the jihad of jesus. But jesus said over and over that he came for the broken, the bad, the addicted, the bound, the deceived, the lost, the hurting. No, sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under your bed to eat whenever you decide to do so. Furthermore, his mother mary is regarded as one of the most pure and exalted women of all creation. Jesus christ peace be upon him saidnot my will but gods will. I thank god whom i serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as i remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.
Bible verses related to jihad from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order john 16. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Divine peace is that kind of peace you feel inside even when the world is falling apart all around you. Scanning government territory through his binoculars, he says he saw syrian government soldiers executing a line of prisoners with a bulldozer and concluded there was little difference between their behavior and that of his colleagues. However, other muslims claim that the quran calls for the violent subjugation of unbelievers, and they also quote verses of the quran to justify their position. And out of those conversations i have published two wellreceived books one was on the bismillah, in the quran, celebrating the grace of god and the other was on isa, reflecting on the grace of god celebrated in the life of jesus according to the views common to the.
I did not come to bring peace, but a sword matthew 10. The pharisees thought the messiah was only coming for the chosen few, for the sanctified few, for the religious few. In our post911 world, westerners in generaland christians in particularremain targets of islamic terrorism. The new york times this week carried a great article about a young syrian man, bashir mohammed, who began following jesus despite the most challenging circumstances he was no ordinary citizen. This site is intended to provide you with information regarding the book from jihad to jesus as well as its author jerry rassamni. A prophetic vision for the middle east by michael youssef, dr michael youssef isbn. Whether it is a struggle to stop spending money at the mall or it is a struggle to practice your religion freely with out people trying to kill or stop you it is a human right. The sacred nonviolent struggle for justice, which has been translated into dutch and german.
The focus here is personal peace, and once a person understands that peace begins within oneself then there is a chance for wider peace, one without secular conflict. Jan 02, 2020 the word jihad means striving or struggle. Grace, mercy, and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. In our post911 world, westerners in general and christians in particular to feel that they are targets of extremist terrorism. The peace that jesus brings is divine peace, the peace of god, the only peace worthy of the name. In his highly anticipated new book, jesus, jihad and peace, dr. He claims that the word islam doesnt come from the arab word for peace, but subjugation. Mar 21, 2018 explore rachm4204s board know jesus, know peace.
Dave is sharing the message of the jihad of jesus with people in churches, mosques, seminars, workshops and festivals around australia, new zealand. The civil war in lebanon was a war of survival for my people, and as it progressed, i became more angry, ruthless, and fearless. Instead the embraced some of the most violent extremist ideologies. Clare, a woman of prayer, whose message of love, compassion, care for humans, animals and the environment comes. In the united states and europe muslims are often collectively blamed for extremist violence by individual muslims, like rizwan farook and tashfeen malik in san bernardino, or the three coordinated attacks from members of the islamic state in paris in 2015. Physical jihad in islam is traditionally a holy war or the physical struggle on the battlefield against ones enemies in order to ward off aggression. Michael youssef quotes author of jesus, jihad, and peace. He says that the violent actions against infidels, unbelievers, and hypocrites, is the true jihad, and jihad of inner struggles and against satan are secondary. We live in a world changed forever by 911a world still very dangerous, where westerners in general, and christians in particular, remain targets of terrorism. When rescued from his christian pietistic misinterpretations, jesus emerges as a highly prophetic figure of resistance to the injustices authorized. It was a great trial to mary, that the body was gone. In his new book the jihad of jesus the sacred nonviolent struggle for justice, writer and community worker for tear australia, dave andrews, warns of the dangers of closed set. Jesus and jihad argues that in early muslim sources jihad stood for the struggle to transform a violent and unjust preislamic society into one characterized by greater levels of justice and peace. The peace that jesus promises is not the worlds style of peace.
Some seek peace through meditation, through religion and some through drugs or alcohol, but wise men and women seek and find real peace through jesus, the prince of peace. You understand their meaning by the way i use them in these sentences. However, he was referring to christians becoming victims of the sword. You will be filled with hope as you see god displaying his character and purpose through current global events. From the white house to 10 downing street, radical groups like the muslim brotherhood are appeased and allowed to operate freely in the west. Muslims respect and venerate jesus, peace be upon him.
Jesus, jihad and peace what bible prophecy says about world events today michael youssef, 2015. David wood many muslims insist that the quran promotes peace and religious tolerance, and they quote verses of the quran to justify their position. How is the islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the bible. He says that most governments, including the uss has been compromised by islamists. The letter to the ephesians says jesus is our peace, he who made jew and gentile one and broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his flesh, abolishing the law with its commandments and legal claims, that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two, thus establishing peace eph 2. Verses 110 if christ gave his life a ransom, and had not taken it again, it would not have appeared that his giving it was accepted as satisfaction. How is the islamic idea of jihad different from the violence. If you or anyone moves into my home without my permission i will struggle practice jihad to get him out.