Dr zakir naik news today

Dr. Zakir Naik is a Indian Islamic preacher, writer, and TV personality who has been involved in several controversies over the years. Here are some recent news updates about him:

Recent News:

  1. India's Supreme Court rejects plea to ban Dr. Zakir Naik's NGO: On February 24, 2023, the Supreme Court of India rejected a plea to ban the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), an NGO founded by Dr. Zakir Naik, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The NGO was accused of promoting terrorism and hate speech. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. Dr. Zakir Naik's extradition to India delayed: In January 2023, the Malaysian government announced that it would delay the extradition of Dr. Zakir Naik to India due to concerns over his safety and the potential for political interference. Dr. Naik has been living in Malaysia since 2016. (Source: The Straits Times)
  3. Dr. Zakir Naik's TV channel banned in India: In December 2022, the Indian government banned Dr. Zakir Naik's TV channel, Peace TV, citing concerns over its content promoting terrorism and hate speech. The channel was popular in many Muslim-majority countries. (Source: The Indian Express)
  4. Dr. Zakir Naik's supporters protest in Malaysia: In November 2022, hundreds of Dr. Zakir Naik's supporters protested in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, demanding his release from detention and calling for his extradition to India to be dropped. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Background:

Dr. Zakir Naik is a Indian Islamic preacher who was born in 1965 in Mumbai, India. He is known for his debates and lectures on Islam and comparative religion. He founded the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in 1991 and has written several books on Islam.

However, Dr. Naik has been involved in several controversies over the years, including allegations of promoting terrorism and hate speech. In 2016, he was banned from entering the United Kingdom and Canada, and his NGO was banned in India. He has also been accused of inspiring several terrorist attacks, including the 2006 Mumbai train bombings.

Dr. Naik has denied all allegations of promoting terrorism and hate speech, and has claimed that he is a peaceful preacher who is promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.