“Your work is most excellent and timely. I hope it gets a widespread distribution and reading.”
Hamza Yusuf, Founder, Zaytuna Institute
“Today more than ever, Muslims and non-Muslims alike need to be
reminded of the courage, compassion and intellect of Emir Abd el-Kader.
Kiser beautifully tells the dramatic story of how the moral compass
provided by Abd el-Kader’s faith and learning propelled him to become
one of 19th century’s most admired figures. His conduct in war, in
prison and in exile represent the true concept of jihad. Abd el-Kader’s
jihad provides Muslims with a much-needed antidote to the toxic false
jihads of today, dominated by anger, violence and politics. Thank you
John Kiser for the great service of bringing him back to life. Abd
el-Kader is truly a treasure for the world.”
His Royal Highness, Prince Hassan bin-Talal of Jordan
“John
Kiser weaves the intricate tale of Abd el-Kader’s heroic life and
spirit as deftly as the emir maneuvered his armies on the battlefield.
With engaging history and stylistic flare, Kiser brings to life the
inspiring story of a great world leader that many Western readers will
not have heard of before. Importantly, Kiser’s work skillfully reveals
that Abd el-Kader’s legacy transcends the bounds of both time and age ,
discovering the 19th Century scholar-priest-warrior as the perfect
elixir for the contemporary West’s chronic difficulties understanding
the East.”
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, Author of What is Right about Islam
