A medical doctor by degree, Dr. Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. Any Person who listen's to his question and answers session is going to be astonished and overwhelmed as he clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Quran, authentic Hadith reciting each and giving each Surat, Ayat number(by heart) and he has not only learned Quran and Hadith by heart but has also learned several Bibles, the Talmud and the Torah (the Jewish scriptures), the Mahabharata and the Bhagwat Gita (the Hindu holy books), and other scriptures and gives very satisfying answer in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts. He has learned hundred and thousands of pages from different books by heart and has the knowledge of scientific and mathematical facts and theories. Dr. Zakir is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences specially non-muslims, after his public lecture. By the way remember he is not 70 years old ,but just 38.
In the last 7 years, Dr. Zakir Naik has delivered more than 700 public talks in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Guyana (South America) and many other countries, in addition to numerous public talks in India. His lists of guests have included ambassadors of the respected countries, Army Generals, Political Leaders, Sports Persons, religious scholars , entrepreneurs, and most importantly the ordinary people.
He has successfully participated in several symposia and dialogues with prominent personalities of other faiths. His public dialogue with Dr. William Campbell (of USA), on the topic, “The Quran and the Bible in the light of Science” held in city of Chicago, U.S.A., on April 1, 2000 was the most famous one.
He is also the founder and chairman of Islamic Research Foundation .
The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai, India, is a registered non-profit public charitable trust. It was established in February 1991. It promotes Islamic Da’wah - the proper presentation, understanding and appreciation of Islam, as well as removing misconceptions about Islam - amongst less aware Muslims and non-Muslims
IRF uses modern technology for its activities, wherever feasible. Its presentation of Islam reach millions of people worldwide through international satellite T.V. channels, cable T.V. networks, internet and the print media. IRF's activities and facilities provide the much needed understanding about the truth and excellence of Islamic teachings - based on the glorious Qur'an and authentic Hadith, as well as adhering to reasons, logic and scientific facts.
Dr. Zakir Naik appears regularly on many international T.V. Channels in more than 100 countries of the world. He is regularly invited for T.V. and Radio interviews
More than a hundred of his talks, dialogues, debates and symposia are available on video cassettes, video CDs and audio cassettes by www.irf.net . He has authored books on Islam and Comparative Religion.
One example of his abilities was revealed during an airport incident in Los Angeles.
Where the security precaution post-9/11 has spawned complaints by visiting Muslims about harassment, especially over their inability to express themselves well enough to give convincing answers. But not for Dr. Zakir Naik, , who landed in Los Angeles airport on October 12 for a day's visit to receive an award for Service to Islam and humanity given by the International Islamic Internet University in Los Angeles.
When he was asked about his treatment by immigration officers he replied
“For me there was no problem and the people's behaviour was very nice”
Well when a Saudi newspaper interviewed him and investigated further, it was found that With his beard and Islamic skullcap, Dr. Naik did not escape notice at Los Angeles airport and so was immediately hauled in for questioning. After he was taken to the investigation room for question and answers, the custom officers started asking the question about different topics and also asked about his views on Sep 11 attacks he condemned the attacks ,then the officers asked about the Word “JIHAD”, he started quoting from several versions of the Bible, the Holy Quran, the Talmud and the Torah (the Jewish scriptures), the Mahabharata and the Bhagwat Gita (the Hindu holy books), and other scriptures he know by heart. And he proved that the concept of true “JIHAD” is not only Islamic but universal. Custom officers became curious and started putting more and more question, he continued to reply with his wisdom, knowledge and Logic, an hour passed, a long line of people were waiting for questioning ,so he was allowed to go and when he got up and left room about 70 officers from the airport surrounded him started following him to know about their own religion and Islam. Afterwards custom officers told that they were just astonished and they had never seen a person with so much knowledge.
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the world famous orator on Islam and Comparative Religion, who had called Dr. Zakir, "Deedat plus" in 1994, presented a plaque in May 2000 awarded to Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik for his achievement in the field of Da’wah and the study of Comparative Religion with the engraving "Son what you have done in 4 years had taken me 40 years to accomplish, Alhamdullilah.”
Zakir continues to amaze people, with his Genius Personality, and continues to travel around the word giving lectures, conducting Da’wah training programs including international training Programs for training Muslims to effectively convey the message of Islam.
"I spent thirty years learning manners, and I spent twenty years learning knowledge."
A statement of kufr uttered by Zakir Naik:
"If you believe there's one God, and if you do not believe Jesus is God and he's Messenger of God, and if you believe that Prophet Muhammad is God, then in Arabic, I say that you have submitted your will to God, you become a Muslim." (Source: youtube.com/watch?v=Ktq5KqXsj3A#t=633s).
A statement of kufr uttered by Zakir Naik:
"If you believe there's one God, and if you do not believe Jesus is God and he's Messenger of God, and if you believe that Prophet Muhammad is God, then in Arabic, I say that you have submitted your will to God, you become a Muslim." (Source: youtube.com/watch?v=Ktq5KqXsj3A#t=633s).
Oh c'mon. It's obvious that was a slip of the tongue and he doesn't actually believe that.
I have a little trouble comprehending his accent at times. When the audio is good, however, I enjoy listening to Dr. Naik. He seems to emit passion, love and care for all.
A statement of kufr uttered by Zakir Naik:
"If you believe there's one God, and if you do not believe Jesus is God and he's Messenger of God, and if you believe that Prophet Muhammad is God, then in Arabic, I say that you have submitted your will to God, you become a Muslim." (Source: youtube.com/watch?v=Ktq5KqXsj3A#t=633s).
Have you actually watched any more of that video you posted? Watch it 27 seconds later, right here:
"....If you agree there is one God, and you agree Prophet Muhammad is the messenger of God, then khalas..."
It is clear what he meant to say.
The first occurrence was a slip of the tongue that even the audience seem to have understood as such, or maybe didn't even notice.
Let us think well of our brothers, rather than picking one unintentional statement out of tens of thousands, where a slip of the tongue occurred and accusing them of making statements of kufr.
It is through His Mercy that Allah does not take us to task for unintentional slips of our tongues, and is not so harsh with us as humans are:
"Allah is happier with the repentance of one His slaves when he turns towards Him, than one of you would have over his mount, which, having escaped from him with his food and drink in the middle of the desert so that he has despaired of finding it, and gone to a tree to lie down in its shade, suddenly appears standing by him while he is in that state, so that he takes its reins and then says out of the intensity of his joy, 'O Allah, You are my slave and I am Your Lord!', erring out of happiness." [Muslim]
And Allah knows best in all matters, and may He forgive me if I said anything wrong.
Stunningly beautiful adhaan from the Dome of the Rock in Masjid ul Aqsa Download (right click and choose "save target/link as").
This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One God, and that those of understanding may take heed (14:52)
Indeed Allah knows, and you know not (16: 74, part)
Dr Zakit Naik, awesome guy Though personally I am no longer interested in debates I remember being awed by his incredible memory. He also has a good sense of logic which I think is much too overlooked these days.
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is the messenger of God, then khalas..."
Though personally I am no longer interested in debates I remember being awed by his incredible memory. He also has a good sense of logic which I think is much too overlooked these days.
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