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 … 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.
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Everyone should read this true story to know what Muslim women must go through. And for some who wish to become a Christian it is dangerous and can be deadly for them. They have to lie to their families to be able to worship and then it has to be in a hidden safe place. Ms Bary was a very courageous young lady who ran away from her family and had help going through the court system to be able to be free.
Excellent book! It gives the real story of a person who had to leave friends and family for her new-found faith. Very inspiring and encourages one to be willing to stand firm in his/her beliefs.