Abu Yahya (; born 22 September 1969) a.k.a. Rehan Ahmed Yousufi is a Pakistani scholar, writer and novelist. His work mainly focus on faith and morality, Islamic philosophy and Quran exegesis. He is presenting the Quranic teachings in novel form. He is influenced by Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi, Ashraf Ali Thanwi, Abul A'la Maududi, Syed Abul Hassan Ali Nadvi, Amin Ahsan Islahi, Dr. Israr Ahmed, Wahiduddin Khan and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi.
Abu Yahya did his Bachelors (Hons) and Masters in Islamic Studies and Computer Technology with First class First from Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi whereas he has also completed M.Phil. in Social Sciences. He has completed his PhD in Islamic Studies. His Ph.D. thesis was on the topic of âÂÂEvolution of Dawah Methodology Literature in 20th Century SubcontinentâÂÂ
Abu Yahya started his career as an IT Professional. After completing his education he worked in Saudi Arabia and Canada. In 2001 he came back to Pakistan and started his Da'wah work He has also been active in reforming the society and preaching them through television programs, newspaper articles, and public gatherings. At the beginning he associated himself with âÂÂDanish Sara Pakistan;â then in 2008 as an associate fellow, he worked for Al-Mawrid; in 2009 in the suburbs of Karachi he established a spiritual retreat (Training Center) for the reformation and moral education of the people. In 2013 Inzaar Institution was established for the above-mentioned purposes. He is also an editor of the monthly magazine bearing the same name that is Inzaar.
Abu Yahya wrote many books, novels and travelogues. His prominent books besides âÂÂJab Zindagi Shuru Hogiâ are âÂÂQasam Us Waqt KiâÂÂ, âÂÂAakhri JangâÂÂ, Khuda Bol Raha HaiâÂÂ, "Adhuri Kahani", âÂÂQuran Ka Matloob InsaanâÂÂ, âÂÂBus Yehi DilâÂÂ, âÂÂHadees e Dilâ and âÂÂWohi RehguzarâÂÂ. His other books include travelogues, âÂÂKhol Ankh Zameen DekhâÂÂ, âÂÂSair-e-Natamaamâ and "Wohi Rahguzar" based on his travelling to various countries including, Australia, Turkey, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Canada and USA.