Bilquis Sheikh’s 1978 book, I Dared to Call Him Father, challenged the conventional religious norms of her time, offering a profound reflection on the intersection of Islam and Christianity. As an aristocratic Pakistani Muslim, Bilquis’ conversion to Christianity sparked intense family and societal opposition, including threats of violence. Her book, co-authored with Richard Schneider, documents her courageous stand in a conservative community, and it has since become one of the most influential Muslim-to-Christian conversion accounts of the 20th century, translated into multiple languages including Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, and Persian.

Bilquis’ declaration of God as her Father defied orthodox Islamic teachings, yet she followed her convictions, risking social rejection and danger. Her story mirrors, in spirit, the later evangelistic efforts of Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM).

Between late October and early November 2025, Pastor Kumuyi led the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country. His visit echoed the daring path blazed decades earlier by Bilquis Sheikh, bringing a message of Christ and hope to thousands.

In Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, Kumuyi collaborated with the Eternal Life Church and Isaac Television for a three-day program that attracted tens of thousands of attendees. Across the events, over 58,000 people participated, with more than 33,000 committing their lives to Christ, according to the pastor.

During the crusade, Kumuyi emphasized humanity’s pivotal role in God’s plan, declaring, “The world is not upright because man is not upright. Make man upright, and the world will follow. No uprightness for man, no uprightness for the world!” Referencing Romans 7:24, he reminded the audience that humanity cannot self-redeem but relies on Christ for salvation, illustrating the point with a story about a young boy fixing a torn map by first restoring the image of a man on the reverse side—showing that mending humanity is key to restoring the world.

Kumuyi’s devotional, Daily Manna, continues to act as a global evangelistic tool, reaching homes, schools, offices, prisons, hospitals, and more, spreading his message of hope, faith, and spiritual renewal.

Pastor Anwar Fazal, who hosted Kumuyi, expressed hope for a return visit next year, envisioning an even greater impact of the GCK in Pakistan. The program’s global reach already spans over 180 countries, with millions engaged online and in person, highlighting the universal appeal of the message of Christ delivered without violence or coercion.

Pastor Kumuyi’s visit demonstrates that courage, faith, and dedication can transcend borders and cultural barriers, echoing the trailblazing path of Bilquis Sheikh decades earlier.