I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God
I Dared to Call Him Father is the fascinating true story of
Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent Muslim woman. Her unusual journey to a
personal relationship with God turned her world upside down-and put
her life in danger.
Originally published in 1978, the book has sold 300,000 copies and
is a classic in Muslim evangelism. The 25th anniversary edition
includes an afterword by a missionary friend of Bilquis who plays a
prominent role in the story and an appendix on how the East
enriches the West.
From the Back Cover
How do I give myself to God completely?
What happens when I do?
I Dared to Call Him Father is a book for everyone who has ever
asked these questions.
It is the fascinating true story of Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent
Muslim woman in South Asia who faced these questions at the
crossroads of her life-and found the astonishing answers.
Her entire life turned upside down as a series of strange dreams
launched her on a quest that would forever consume her heart, mind
and soul.
This 25th anniversary edition contains a new afterword by a Western
friend of Bilquis and a new appendix on how the East enriches the
West.
Product Details
- Title : I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God
- Authors:
- Sheikh, Bilquis
- Schneider, Richard H.
- Publisher: Chosen
- Publication Date: 2003
- ISBN: 9781441207845
Bilquis Sheikh was the wife of a high-ranking government official in Pakistan. She gave her life to Jesus Christ in 1966. In 1972, sponsored by Samaritan's Purse, she resettled in the United States, where she spoke widely and shared her faith with many. Years later Bilquis returned to Pakistan, where she died in 1997. She was given a Christian funeral.