I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God

Bilquis Sheikh · Richard H. Schneider

Apr 2003 · Chosen Books

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

This book had some tense moments. I would not recommend it for children under 13 years old. I would recommend this book for those who need to think outside of the box of strict ceassation. God is not limited in any way. He can bring people to Himself. Ultimately He will use His infallible Word and I appreciate the hungering and clear use of the Bible in this story. Praise the Lord for His mighty power and ever-present-help and comfort.

I enjoyed reading this book to my kids and we were all encouraged by her boldness. We were caught a little off guard to read on page 87 that the main character actually has 92 eyes. Seemed like a significant part of her identity that was never really discussed.

The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete, another the same as The Christ Jesus, will lead us into the Truth and Righteous of our Father God. He is omnipresent and omnipotent. By Dreams and Visions we will meet and Love with our souls, Jesus who is Greater than the sum of His Parts. Because of Jesus Annulling the Law, He being the Virtue of It, we have the Free Gift of Grace and Mercy, to reckon our flesh dead by the Cross we pick up daily. That we might Love our Father with our souls, Hearts and Transforming Minds and become the Sons and Daughters of our Father. No Greater Love has ever been Manifested than the Lamb of God, with His unspotted and unblemished flesh, Annulling the middle wall of partition/veil for us. Our Law, Jesus, has brought us the 2 Greatest Commandments to live by and to be Judged by for Eternity. Matthew 22:38-40. His Perfect Love casts out all Fear of a Father we are to Respect and Revere. Keep your eyes on Jesus and be filled with that Love, the Holy Spirit.

About the author

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.