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Zakir Naik (Islamic Preacher)

movie Public Speaker cake 18 October 1965 (Monday) (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
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Height

in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet inches- 5’ 8”

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Age

59

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Nation

Saudi Arabian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 18 October 1965 (Monday)
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Saudi Arabian
Hometown: Mumbai

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
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Children: Son- Fariq Naik Daughter- Rushdaa Naik

Education

Colleges: Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai University of Mumbai
Education: MBBS

Lifestyle

Religion: Islam
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Zakir Naik

  • Does Zakir Naik smoke?: No
  • Does Zakir Naik drink alcohol?: No
  • Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).
  • In 1987, he met Ahmed Deedat (An Islamic Preacher) and got influenced very much.
  • In 1991, he got into the field of Dawah (Preachings of Islam).
  • In 1994, his first debate took place with the views of Taslima Nasreen on Islam in her book Lajja, organized at the “Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh”, entitled “Is Religious Fundamentalism a Stumbling block to Freedom of Expression?.”

  • Naik’s visit and conference in Cardiff drew controversy in August 2006 when Welsh MP David Davies called for his appearance to be cancelled. He labelled Naik a hate-monger.
  • In 2010, he was ranked 89 on The Indian Express’s list of the “100 Most Powerful Indians.”
  • In July 2013, he was named as the Islamic Personality of the Year by the 17th Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA).
  • Naik was listed in the book ‘The 500 Most Influential Muslims‘ under honourable mention, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013/2014 editions.
  • He is facing various cases in India, including for hate speech and for money laundering and residing in other countries to evade the arrest.

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