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Shackled: One Woman’s Dramatic Triumph Over Persecution, Gender Abuse, and a Death Sentence
Written by Mariam Ibraheem and Eugene Bach
Narrated by Zoleka Vundla
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Sentenced to Death for Her Beliefs
Mariam Ibraheem was born in a refugee camp in Sudan. Her Muslim father died when she was six, and her mother raised her in the Christian faith. After a traumatic childhood, Mariam became a successful businessperson, married the man she loved, and had a beautiful baby boy.
But one day in 2013, her world was shattered when Sudan authorities insisted she was Muslim because of her father’s background. She had broken the law by marrying a Christian man, and she must abandon both her marriage and her son and adopt Islam. Under intense pressure, Mariam repeatedly refused. Ultimately, a Sharia court sentenced her to 100 lashes—and death by hanging.
Shackled is the stunning true story of a courageous young mother who was willing to face death rather than deny her faith. Mariam Ibraheem took a stand on behalf of all women who are maltreated because of their gender and all people who suffer from religious persecution.
Follow Mariam’s story from life under Islamic law, through imprisonment and childbirth while shackled, to her remarkable escape from death following an international outcry and advocacy that included diplomats, journalists, activists, and even Pope Francis.
Sentenced to Death for Her Beliefs
Mariam Ibraheem was born in a refugee camp in Sudan. Her Muslim father died when she was six, and her mother raised her in the Christian faith. After a traumatic childhood, Mariam became a successful businessperson, married the man she loved, and had a beautiful baby boy.
But one day in 2013, her world was shattered when Sudan authorities insisted she was Muslim because of her father’s background. She had broken the law by marrying a Christian man, and she must abandon both her marriage and her son and adopt Islam. Under intense pressure, Mariam repeatedly refused. Ultimately, a Sharia court sentenced her to 100 lashes—and death by hanging.
Shackled is the stunning true story of a courageous young mother who was willing to face death rather than deny her faith. Mariam Ibraheem took a stand on behalf of all women who are maltreated because of their gender and all people who suffer from religious persecution.
Follow Mariam’s story from life under Islamic law, through imprisonment and childbirth while shackled, to her remarkable escape from death following an international outcry and advocacy that included diplomats, journalists, activists, and even Pope Francis.
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Reviews for Shackled
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a gripping story. I couldn't stop listening until I was done. Certainly the promise of Christ still remains, He will never leave us or forsake us
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of my favourite conversion accounts . A deeper call to a relationship with Christ
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book! It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It inspired, challenged, and captured my heart in so many different ways. Such a blessing to read about this Miriam courageous story!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have listened to more than 100 books. This is the most amazing book I have read to date!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a life-changing book! An amazing story told in a riveting fashion! If you care about other people, this story is eye-opening and a must read. I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was very well done.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was one of the most powerful books I have ever read. Ms. Ibraheem’s incredible journey, strong undiyng faith, personal drive, unbelievable strength of character and sense of purpose against huge and overwhelming odds gave me inspiration I never knew I needed.
While this is a powerful book that boldly tells of the horrendous ordeals that Ms. Ibraheem triumphed over (possibly more than some will find “acceptable”), it is well worth the (intellectual) horror for those who brave the journey with her and her incredible tale.
Read this book! And take it to heart.