VOMRadio PAKISTAN: My Parents Showed How to Be a True Follower of Christ
Sep 20, 2025
Dr. Yousaf Sadiq, a Pakistani Christian scholar at Wheaton College, shares his enriching journey from a poor Christian family in Pakistan. He recalls his parents' sacrifices, emphasizing education as a privilege despite their illiteracy. Yousaf highlights how growing up amid persecution strengthened his faith, making him feel privileged rather than oppressed. He shares insights on public faith in Pakistan and discusses how honest conduct often speaks louder than words in a predominantly Muslim society. His mission is to benefit the church in Pakistan through education and research.
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Family Roots In 19th-Century Revival
- Yusuf traces most Pakistani Christians to 19th-century Dalit conversions in Punjab where a revival brought thousands to Christ.
- He is the fourth generation of converts whose ancestors left Hinduism and became Christians in 1880.
Mother Cleaned School So Kids Could Learn
- Yusuf's mother cleaned a school so several of her ten children could attend classes for free, and the children helped clean after school.
- Though poor, Yusuf remembers always having enough food and being grateful for educational opportunities.
Public Faith Builds Resilient Identity
- Religion is the foremost public identity in Yusuf's context, so faith conversations happen openly with neighbors and classmates.
- That constant pressure strengthened his Christian identity and prepared him to answer tough questions about his faith.