I Dared to Call Him Father – Bilquis Sheikh

Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent woman who belonged to the noble Hayat Khattar family of Muslims, penned her life story in the book, I Dared to Call Him Father, in 1978. When it was first released, the book was well-received by the public and was translated into many languages. It was even made into a study guide. in 2003, which marked the 25th anniversary of this autobiography, it was repackaged and released as I Dared to Call Him Father:

The Miraculous Story of A Muslim Woman’s Encounter With God, to which Richard H Schneider had also contributed.Essentially, Sheikh’s life story is a fascinating saga of her unusual journey involving her personal relationship with the Almighty and how that one relationship turned her world chaotic and put her very life at peril. At the time that Sheikh forged a relationship with God, she was at a crossroads in her life, not knowing which path to take. But thanks to this relationship, which strengthened via a string of dreams she had, the author found her heart, mind and soul being consumed in this quest and all her questions were answered.

Indeed, in this riveting read readers, can find some of their own questions on God answered such as how to surrender completely to the Lord and what happens when you give up yourself to God.

The first publication of I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of A Muslim Woman’s Encounter With God is a bestseller that has sold over 300000 copies.

This book is regarded as a classic in Muslim Evangelism and in Christian literature.

¹⁵ For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”  Romans 8:15

And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 2 Corinthians 6:16