Mariam Ibraheem

I don’t know very much about Islamic religion but this book opened my eyes to some of their customs and beliefs. Mariam’s story is not fun to read but is informative and dares to challenge us. Would we deny Christ in order to save ourselves? It is easy to say we would, but in that moment of terror would we have the courage to say “I am a Christian and I believe in God?

Mariam’s childhood was not easy at all. Being a little child and having to get water from a well and carry it back to her tent was tiring and emotionally draining. Her father was so volatile and a danger to his entire family. I understand that Mariam’s mother wanted to submit to her husband but at some point she needed to take a stand before someone was killed. I couldn’t read some of the torture that Mariam’s mother endured because it sickened me. How could a person not be punished for his abuse of his wife? I will never understand this religion and it is hard to read how the people are treated at times who do not obey.

Mariam details the many challenges she faced as she proclaimed she was a Christian. It was sad to read about people she loved who had died. At some point she felt alone except she knew that God was there with her. The story is graphic in places but does help readers understand what Mariam and others like her go through when they proclaim to be Christians. Being in prison, beaten and starved she never gave up because she trusted God to rescue her.The sentence delivered to her in court was beyond anything I could believe. Mariam in all that was going on around her still stood firm that she was a Christian.

This is one story that I think everyone should read. It exposes the danger that people face in other countries as well as the threat in our own country. Satan is out there waiting to devour us, but God is there to overcome the world. It is also a story of faith, strength and a woman who declared that “Jesus is Lord” in front of those who wanted to harm her.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (mehr)

Mariam Ibraheem chronicles her journey from living in a refugee camp to becoming and marrying a Christian man all in the presence of Muslim beliefs. This powerful novel illustrates the dangers that come when you live in a culture vehemently opposed to Christianity.

Mariam Ibraheem demonstrates incredible faith in Jesus Christ and stands true to those beliefs. While I knew of the dangers Christians faced in Muslim countries, this book puts a personal face on those dangers,

So if you want to read a moving and inspiring journey of a Christian woman who refuses to deny God, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (mehr)

This is an amazing story. It was challenging to read, because of the physical and mental/emotional abuse that was described. I never enjoy reading about people being hurt by other people. However, it was also very inspiring to me. I was especially impressed by the way Mariam felt love from the Christians she encountered in her life, in contrast to the so-called “religion of mercy” that Islam says it is. All her life, she felt hatred from the Muslims and love from the Christians. This gave her strength to withstand intense persecution and horrible abuse. I was also very touched by the way Jesus ministered to her while she was in prison. Do not read this book if you don’t want to be challenged about what Islam really is. Miriam lived with the contrast between Christianity and Islam, and she has an amazing story to tell.
I received a review copy of this book from CelebrateLit, and these are my honest thoughts about it.… (mehr)