I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

Bilquis Sheikh (Author), Richard H. Schneider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

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.

Editorial Reviews

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''I Dared to Call Him Father is a fascinating autobiography that challenged me in my walk with God. How many of us would be true to our faith if we knew that embracing Christianity could be our death sentence?'' --Mary Ann Littrell, Christian Librarian --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chosen Books; 25 Anv edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800793242
• ISBN-13: 978-0800793241
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam
  • #75 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Evangelism

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66 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one, December 3, 2003

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This review is from: I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God (Paperback)

This book -- a true-life story -- is a page-turner. Very well done as a born-again story, and has the marks of authenticity. Eventually the author got connected with the Billy Graham ministry and had to leave Pakistan. It's a book to read and give to a friend. This new edition (I read the old edition 20 years ago) has an update epilogue and a couple of fascinating appendixes. Don't miss it.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Account of a Muslim Woman Coming to Christ, February 13, 2007

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Andrew R. Allen (Lilburn, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God (Paperback)

Bilquis Sheikh was a traditional Muslim woman living in Pakistan during the 1960s. At the age of 52, after discontent with life she began examining the Koran in more depth to try to find greater purpose and hope for life. During her search, she noticed the prophet Jesus mentioned within the Koran and thought perhaps reading more on his teachings would be interesting.

As one who came from a well respected and wealthy family, she had many resources and servants at her beckon. She instructed one of the servants to obtain a Bible for her and began to read it. Though it was in a difficult to understand version of the Urdu language, she became intrigued and had a couple dreams relating to John the Baptist and Jesus. She had not read about John prior to her dreams. The dreams struct her so vividly that she had to learn more and so cautiously approached a local Christian missionary.

Over the next weeks and months, God revealed to her that the Jesus of the Bible was the true message of hope for life. She struggled tremendously with the decision to follow this Jesus of an aberrant religion and the implications of intense persecution/ostracization that she would experience if turning to Christ. However, she was continuously brought back to being at peace when dwelling on the things of the Bible and when she talked with God as if He were her father. She eventually surrendered to God and placed her full faith in Him and the promises of the Bible.

The resulting persecution was very real both emotionally, materially, and socially. However, God grew her faith and continuously taught her and utilized her testimony for His glory throughout the rest of her life. This book provides good insight into Muslim society and the meaning of accepting Christ in that society. Not only is it a good read but also a true story.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow,Incredibly Inspiring,Great Teaching Tool About Practicing God's Presence!, May 26, 2006

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Christine H. "soblessed" (,OH,U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God (Paperback)

This book was so heartwarming.I loved how she takes us step-by-step through her walk with God,out of Islam into Christianity,from when God first introduces His son to her through a dream. I also appreciate how she even included her prayers/conversations with God. It makes you feel that you are there, or she is your best friend relating the events. There is some amazing spiritual food in this book,as well as insight to how fanatical and intolerant Muslims are to Christians and if any muslim converts to Christianity,it is their "death sentence"! Is there any other religion in the world that kills their own people,including family, just because they join another faith? I don't know of one. Even though these detestable facts are in the book,I still encourage anyone to read it who would love to know how to have a close personal relationship with our Father-God. It will warm your heart and have you praising God often throughout the reading,just because He is so loving,and good.