Who is Dr. Zakir Naik
Dr. Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic orator who focuses on different regions and countries. His full name is Zakir Abdul Karim Naik. He loves to read the Quran and plays a big role in Muslim communities as an Islamic orator. Zakir Naik is famous for his research on Islam and is the founder of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and Peace TV. Are you excited to know more about him? Let’s have a look at everything about Dr. Zakir Naik in this blog.
Dr. Zakir Naik’s Biography
Dr. Zakir Naik’s Early Life and Education
Dr. Zakir Abdul Karim Naik was born on October 18 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He completed his high school at St Peter’s High School located in Mumbai and later joined Kishinchand Chellaram College. From an academic path, he is enrolled in Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital as well as the University of Mumbai to complete his MBBS degree.
After completing his physician’s studies Dr. Naik further focused his attention on preaching and education in Islam by establishing the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in 1991. That education given at the tender age of his youth endeared him to a later role as an able Islamic scholar and preacher.
Dr. Zakir Naik Career
Dr. Zakir Naik started his journey in Dawah (Calling people to Islam) since 1991 he established ITED (Islamic International School at Mumbai and United Islamic Aid providing scholarships to almost needy Muslim youths).
As a mimic of the South African, Islamic preacher Ahmed Deedat whom he first met in 1987, he has been described as ‘Deedat plus’. In 2006, he started Peace TV, one of the biggest satellite religious channels in the world. In the year 2021, Naik launched Al Hidaayah, an Islamic education subscription service called Al Hidaayah, which he said is “halal” on Netflix.
Dr. Zakir Naik’s Family and Personal Life
Dr. Zakir Naik is married to Farhat Naik who also supports the call for Islamic education solutions. She is the president of the Islamic Research Foundation’s women’s wing. She also goes with his husband Zakir Naik frequently to give lectures in different places.
Dr. Naik has two siblings, 1 brother and 1 sister. The name of his brother is Mohammad Naik and his sister’s name is Nailah Naushad Noorani. His parents are Abdul Karim Naik and Roshan Naik.
The son of Dr. Zakir Naik is Fariq Zakir Naik. He was born on 10-07-1994 and started short talks at a tender age. His son is known as a pious and obedient boy and is a helping hand of his father Zakir Naik. Father and Son, both play a vital role in their life. Fariq Zakir Naik delivered major lectures in cities such as Chennai, Dubai, and Hyderabad.
International Speaking Engagements and Controversies
Speaking activities carried out by Dr. Zakir Naik have also drawn a lot of attention across the world and caused quite a lot of debate. Lectures on Islam, which he delivered across the countries led to discussions on interfaith, women, and religious misconceptions.
However, his opinions are being supported by many Muslim communities, and on the other hand people politicians and other social structures in Non-Muslim countries have been opposing these opinions. Some of the highlights of his international shows and the reception he got are detailed below.
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne was a target of Dr. Zakir Naik in the year 2004 where he was invited by the Islamic Information and Services Network of Australasia. Speaking about women’s rights in Islam he mentioned that Islam treats women right while the Western civilization dresses women provocatively so that they can easily be raped. Comments made by Naik were followed by criticism from Sushi Das of The Age who stated that Muslims must support the morality of Islam and distance themselves from the Western civilization.
St David’s Hall, Cardiff
On 20 ^{th} August 2006, a conference conducted by Dr. Zakir Naik in Cardiff caused a politically charged furor when Welsh MP David Davies demanded that the conference be stopped and described the speaker as a “hate-monger”, arguing that his idea was too radical to be aired in public.
For that, some local Muslims, including Saleem Kidwai of the Muslim Council of Wales, came out in support of Naik by explaining his calling for inter-religious unity. The event went on as planned since the Cardiff council found that Naik’s speeches would not encourage extremism or violence.
Invitation to Gambia
Dr. Zakir Naik was invited in 2014 to Gambia by the president of Gambia Yahya Jammeh to celebrate twenty years of revolution in Gambia. Naik was in New Zealand between October 11 and 22 delivering four lectures, which covered issues such as terrorism, jihad, mistaken ideas about Islam, and others. VPs were afforded an opportunity to attend his talks which included senior government officials, churchmen, and the public.
Universities with stands were the University of Gambia and Kairaba Beach Hotel. Moreover, cultural and social relations were another agenda that Naik addressed with Yahya Jammeh; President of Gambia and the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council.
Malaysia
Dr. Zakir Naik delivered many lecture series in Malaysia; for instance, four big lectures in Malaysia in 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru Kuantan, etc. Although another group, HINDRAF protested that his speeches were capable of fanning racial discontent, the events were held with the blessings of other dignitaries such as ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Later in the year 2016, they traveled to Malaysia again to give six more lectures some of which included: Understanding between religions. His 2019 speech on Islam phobia in Kelantan attracted more than 100,000 people.
Dr. Zakir Naik Net Worth
It is not confirmed and estimated that Dr. Zakir Naik’s net worth is around 5 million dollars. He is covering around 180+ countries with his knowledge. So, the network is growing day by day and his net worth is also increasing.
Trending News About Dr. Zakir News
Recently Dr. Zakir Naik announced that he is coming to Pakistan. All things are scheduled in Pakistan according to him. Pakistani fans are very excited to see him in their country because they have been waiting for many years for this special day.
Dr. Zakir Naik visited Pakistan in October 2024. He is coming along with his son Dr. Farik Naik and other members of the Naik family. Lecture dates, locations, cities, and timing are confirmed.
Dr. Zakir Naik Social Platforms
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Zakir Naik (FAQ’s)
How many languages does Dr. Zakir Naik speak?
He knows five different languages.
Is Zakir Naik still in India?
No, he is not. He is now in Malaysia.
In which year did he leave India?
He left India in the year of 2016.
Dr. Zakir Naik was inspired by?
He said in one of his interviews, he is inspired by Ahmed Deedat.
Can I speak with Dr. Zakir Nike?
Yes, you can. You can ask any question in their WhatsApp group by text on number (+60 1121 3333 60).
Is Dr. Zakir Shia or Sunni?
Dr. Zakri Naik does not claim to be Shia or Sunni. As he knows the history of Islam and has much knowledge.
