Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus

by Rifqa Bary

Paperback, 2015

Status

Available

Publication

Authentic Media (2015), 240 pages

Collection

Description

Leaving Islam for Christianity cost her more than she imagined, but gave more than she could have dreamed. Rifqa Bary grew up in a devout Muslim home, obediently following her parents' orders to practice the rituals of Islam. But God was calling her to freedom and love. He was calling her to true faith. He was calling her to give up everything.   Hiding in the Light is the story of Rifqa's remarkable spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity. It is also the untold story of how she ran from her father's threats to find refuge with strangers in Florida, only to face a controversial court case that reached national headlines. Most of all, it is the story of a young girl who made life-changing sacrifices to follow Jesus--and who inspires us to do the same.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jercox
Compelling; the risks of conversion from Islam are real, and especially harsh on children and women. Western assumptions of appropriate behavior from a father / husband to his family are not accurate when a Muslim man is shamed by his family's behavior.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

240 p.; 8.19 inches

ISBN

1860249698 / 9781860249693

Barcode

2821
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