Imagine you are the favored prince of your people, a
hero and fighter who would dedicate his life and family to the cause of his
nation. But imagine that through life’s journey you realized that what your
people call a hero is not what it actually means to be heroic. And so you turn
your back on it all, become a traitor in the eyes of those you love, and pursue
a new faith and a new hope. This is the story of Mosab Hassan Yousef, the Son of Hamas.
In this powerful and gripping account, Yousef tells
his life’s story as the favored prince of Hamas, the son of one of founders of
what is now a terrorist organization. He was trusted at the highest levels,
participated in the Intifada, and spent time in Israel’s most feared prison.
But in the midst of it all, he found hope. But it wasn’t hope in Hamas. After a
chance encounter with a British tourist, Yousef was led on a long journey that
ended on his knees, accepting the teachings of another Middle Eastern leader –
Jesus.
As a handbook on political events, Yousef’s words
bring light to what few had known to this point. He offers insight into Hamas
that was previously unknown, bringing a unique perspective to the terrorist
organization. As a thriller, it is again a winner, as Yousef recounts his time
as a spy. As a memoir, it is an incredible testimony of how a man who grew up
in the Islamic Hamas came to work for the Israeli Mossad and became a follower
of Jesus.
His message of dedication to his family at the very
beginning struck a deep nerve within me. I cannot even imagine the depths of
pain this man has been through. And yet through it all, he now advocates Jesus’
command of “Love your enemy” as the only way to peace in his homeland. Son of Hamas is intriguing, inspiring,
and eye-opening. I pray that Yousef continues to grow in his faith in Jesus and
spread the message of love that He taught.
1 comments:
I read this book just a few weeks ago. I am glad to have finally read a book that puts things in better perspective for me about Muslims. Specifically how different their culture/politics/religion differ than mine. The author gave historical information that I did not know. My copy has now been passed along to several other people--making the rounds amongst others that are curious.
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