It was shocking to witness the intolerant attitude of Indian PM Narendra Modi and his government towards one of the most contemporary and influential Muslim scholars of the world – Mr. Zakir Naik.Nobody can challenge the knowledge and expertise of this genius on Islam and Quran. His teaching promotes care for humanity. He has always been respectful to all religions of the world in his speeches and has always promoted peace and harmony.
Although there are many Hindu scholars who also promote interfaith harmony and peace and most of them appreciate his religious insight. His insight does not hurt followers of any religion.
India should have been proud to produce such a versatile Islamic scholar like Mr Zakir Naik who was born in Mumbai, India on 18 October 1965 He graduated from the University of Mumbai,
where he obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (MBBS).He preferred being scholar rather to be a doctor. He is followed by millions of Muslims as well as the non-Muslims in all parts of the world.
He is a renowned Islamic preacher and the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), which has nothing to do with terrorism.
In 1991 he started working in the field of Dawah, and founded the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). His wife, Farhat Naik, also works for the women’s section of the Islamic Research foundation (IRF).
Zakir Naik founded the Islamic International School in Mumbai and United Islamic Aid, which provides scholarship to poor and needy Muslim youth. He is also a board member and adviser of iERA.
