Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Table of Contents
A frightening presence -- The strange book -- The dreams -- The encounter -- The crossroad -- Learning to find His presence -- The baptism of fire and water -- Was there protection? -- The boycott -- Learning to live in the glory -- Winds of change -- A time for sowing -- Storm warnings -- Flight -- Epilogue: After the book. Remembering the flower lady. Enriched by the East.