Zakir Naik
Zakir Abdul Karim Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher, public orator, and comparative religion speaker born in 1965.
Zakir Abdul Karim Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher, public orator, and comparative religion speaker born in 1965. He is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation and the founder of Peace TV. He is also a controversial public figure who left India in 2016 and has lived in Malaysia.
Early life and education
Zakir Naik was born on 18 October 1965 in Mumbai, India. He later studied medicine before becoming known as a religious speaker.
Religious work
Naik became known for lectures on Islam and comparative religion, often addressing questions on Christianity, secularism, and science. He is described as an Indian Islamic da'i, preacher, and orator focused on comparative religion.
Islamic Research Foundation and Peace TV
Naik founded the Islamic Research Foundation and later launched Peace TV, which broadcast his lectures to a wider audience.
Controversies
Naik has been accused by critics and authorities of promoting divisive or extremist views, and his public remarks have drawn legal and political scrutiny. His speeches and public remarks have made him a controversial figure in India and elsewhere.
Awards and recognition
In 2015, he was awarded the King Faisal International Prize for service to Islam.
Key facts
- Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and comparative religion speaker born in 1965.
- He founded the Islamic Research Foundation and Peace TV.
- He received the King Faisal International Prize in 2015.
- He left India in 2016 and has lived in Malaysia since then.
- His speeches have made him a controversial figure.
Canadian readers may encounter Zakir Naik in discussions of Islamic preaching, media broadcasting, religious debate, and controversies over speech and extremism in South Asian and global contexts.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakir_NaikSupports: Birth date, Indian Islamic da'i/orator description, comparative religion focus, founder/president of IRF, founder of Peace TV.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakir_NaikSupports: Birth date and place, occupation, IRF and Peace TV founding, residence in Malaysia, departure from India in 2016, King Faisal Prize.
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38259592Supports: Controversy, accusations by Indian authorities, public criticism.
- King Faisal Prize — https://kingfaisalprize.org/en/dr-zakir-a-naik-2/Supports: 2015 award and service to Islam.
- Maps of India — https://www.mapsofindia.com/my-india/india/who-is-zakir-naikSupports: Controversial teachings and allegations of inspiring extremists, broad public profile.
- Indonesian Wikipedia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakir_NaikSupports: Departure from India, residence in Malaysia, later public speaking restrictions in Malaysia.