A Christian pastor who was rejected by his family and imprisoned in Nigeria after leaving Islam has shared how a number of his cellmates have converted to Christianity as a result of his testimony.
Persecution watchdog Open Doors shares the story of Bulus, who until his mid-twenties, lived a semi-nomadic life that is typical of Fulani Muslims living in Nigeria. Growing up, Bulus was taught to fear Allah and participate in the customary ritual of praying five times a day.
One day, however, a group of Christians visited his village. “An outreach team came to our village. After I heard their message I gave my life to Christ,” Bulus explains.
Unsurprisingly, Bulus’ devout Muslim relatives were furious at his newfound faith. “In their minds being Fulani means being Muslim. The two are inseparable and they had an obligation to do whatever they could to make him return,” he said.
When Bulus refused to reject Christianity, his father disowned him, taking away his inheritance, every day support, and the status of his clan. Eventually, his relatives threatened to kill him, prompting Bulus to flee to Jos. There, he enrolled in Biblical training.
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