Book Review: Commander of The Faithful

Abstract

Since September 11, 2001, Muslims have been stereotyped and the message and image of Islam have been tarnished. Self-proclaimed leaders have given new and twisted meanings to the message of Islam. Explanations of complex issues have been reduced to sound bites on television. No issue has been in this regard more profaned than jihad, a sacred term for Muslims, There is no dearth of explanations regarding jihad, and in this poisonous environment John Kiser’s Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad was published. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. This book is a must read for all who want to understand the true meaning and application of jihad.