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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I’m not usually a nonfiction reader, but I’m so glad I read this book!!! I was shocked, saddened, challenged and encouraged. I highly recommend!
I loved this book! I was drawn in from the very beginning and was deeply moved by Rifqa’s story and how God continued to work through her life. What an amazing young woman who rose above her adversity to become a testimony for her Christian faith.
A true story of courage! A story of one young woman’s change of faith from Muslim to Christian and how she gave up everything to follow her heart and Jesus!
this is a true story about a young girl that immigrated to this country with her family. They were Muslim. The young girl, Rifqa, discovered Jesus and turned away from Islam. She eventually had to flee from her home because her father was going to kill her to appease the Imman for the family honor. You will learn about the very real danger that Muslim girls are in if they decide to convert to Christianity even in this country.
Wow! What this author had to endure for her Christian faith is hard to believe. This book sheds a light on what life is like living as a Muslim who wants “out.” She is one brave woman. God bless her for sharing her story with us.
Fascinating
To think it could happen in America.
Was very eye-opening about the culture of Islam and treatment of women and children within the family unit.
I was surprised with some of the Muslim beliefs, and appalled at the treatment of the main character when she was in custody.
This book opened my eyes to the freedkms and blessings I have. It also made me realize I take those things for granted. This lady is amazing. I am so blessed to have read this book!!
I LOVED READING THE TRUE STORY. I HAD SEEN THE STORY IN THE NEWS BUT I NEVER KNEW WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. THIS YOUNG MUSLIM WOMAN’S LIFE WAS IN DANGER AND SO MANY PEOPLE WERE BLIND, AND THERE WERE ALSO MANY BRAVE FRIENDS.
This book was hard to put down. Going through what this 16 year old did just to believe in Christ was amazing. We all take our faith too much for granted, and our religious freedom for granted.
I was so inspired by this girls faith.
Very enlightening. Makes me appreciate my freedom to worship.
Well written personal account into Islam treatment of women. I found it difficult to put down. Reminds us of the religious freedoms and gender equality we take for granted right here within the USA.
In a cultural climate where Christians are not popular, you’ve got to admire the courage of this woman!
This was a really important book. I couldn’t put it down! As sad as it is to see a girl separated from her family, she should not have to live under threat of death because of her choice of her God. Choosing Jesus and to be a Christian and letting go of her Muslim faith literally put Rifqa, at 16, in danger of death at the hands of her father. It is a riveting true story!
I thought it was well.written.
Could not put it down
I love this book. Rifqa is a talented writer with an amazing story to tell.