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'''Zakir Abdul Karim Naik''' (born October 18, 1965) is a [[Muslim]] [[India]]n [[public speaker]], debater of [[Konkani]] descent,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050730/saturday/above.htm | title = Putting the clock back | date = July 30, 2005 | author = Khushwant Singh | work = [[The Tribune]] | accessdate = 2007-05-23 }}</ref>, and [[writer]] on the subject of [[Islam]] and comparative religion. By profession, he is a [[medical doctor]], attaining a [[Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery]] from [[Maharashtra]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.siasat.com/english/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=76824&Itemid=67 | title = To curb the anti-Islam propaganda, formation of English Channel and newspaper a must: Dr. Zakir Naik | work = [[The Siasat Daily]] | date = 23 May 2006 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref> but since 1993 he has focused on preaching Islam.<ref name="H17">Hansen (2001) p. 177</ref> According to Naik, the goal is to "concentrate on the educated Muslim youth who have become apologetic about their own religion and have started to feel that their own religion is outdated."<ref name="H17" /> Topics he speaks on include: "Islam and Modern Science", "Islam and Christianity", and "Islam and secularism", among others.<ref name="H17" /> He is the president of the [[Islamic Research Foundation]], which he founded.<ref name="Mazumdar">{{cite web |url= http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10854375/site/newsweek/|title= Beaming In Salvation|last= Mazumdar|first= Sudip|date= 2006-01-23|work= [[Newsweek International]]|}}</ref>
'''Zakir Abdul Karim Naik''' (born October 18, 1965) is a [[Muslim]] [[India]]n [[public speaker]], debater of [[Konkani]] descent,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050730/saturday/above.htm | title = Putting the clock back | date = July 30, 2005 | author = Khushwant Singh | work = [[The Tribune]] | accessdate = 2007-05-23 }}</ref>, and [[writer]] on the subject of [[Islam]] and comparative religion. By profession, he is a [[medical doctor]], attaining a [[Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery]] from [[Maharashtra]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.siasat.com/english/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=76824&Itemid=67 | title = To curb the anti-Islam propaganda, formation of English Channel and newspaper a must: Dr. Zakir Naik | work = [[The Siasat Daily]] | date = 23 May 2006 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref> but since 1993 he has focused on preaching Islam.<ref name="H17">Hansen (2001) p. 177</ref> According to Naik, the goal is to "concentrate on the educated Muslim youth who have become apologetic about their own religion and have started to feel that their own religion is outdated."<ref name="H17" /> Topics he speaks on include: "Islam and Modern Science", "Islam and Christianity", and "Islam and secularism", among others.<ref name="H17" /> He is the president of [[Islamic Research Foundation]].


Political Analyst [[Khaled Ahmed]] considers that Zakir Naik, by his criticism of other religions, and by his claims of Islam's superiority over other religious faiths, practices what he calls "reverse Orientalism" when discussing comparative religion.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_16-12-2003_pg3_4 | title = Second opinion: Zakir Naik’s ‘reverse orientalism’ —Khaled Ahmed’s TV Review | work = [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]] | date = December 16, 2003 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref>
Political Analyst [[Khaled Ahmed]] considers that Zakir Naik, by his criticism of other religions, and by his claims of Islam's superiority over other religious faiths, practices what he calls "reverse Orientalism" when discussing comparative religion.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_16-12-2003_pg3_4 | title = Second opinion: Zakir Naik’s ‘reverse orientalism’ —Khaled Ahmed’s TV Review | work = [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]] | date = December 16, 2003 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref>


Thomas Blom Hansen, a [[sociologist]] at the [[University of Edinburgh]], has written that Naik's style of memorizing the Qur'an and hadith literature in various languages, and travelling abroad to debate Islam with theologians, has made him extremely popular in [[Mumbai]]. Although he usually speaks to audiences of several hundreds, it is the videotapes of his talks which are widely distributed. His talks are usually recorded in English, to be broadcast at weekends on several cable networks in Mumbai's Muslim neighborhoods,<ref name="H17" /> and on the channel [[Peace TV]], which he copromotes.<ref name="Mazumdar" />, <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25960&Itemid=146 | title = Peace TV Reaching 50 Million Viewers – Dr. Zakir Naik |date=February 23, 2007 | author = Syed Neaz Ahmad | work = [[Saudi Gazette]] | accessdate = 2007-05-18 }}</ref>
Thomas Blom Hansen, a [[sociologist]] at the [[University of Edinburgh]], has written that Naik's style of memorizing the Qur'an and hadith literature in various languages, and travelling abroad to debate Islam with theologians, has made him extremely popular in [[Mumbai]]. Although he usually speaks to audiences of several hundreds, it is the videotapes of his talks which are widely distributed. His talks are usually recorded in English, to be broadcast at weekends on several cable networks in Mumbai's Muslim neighborhoods,<ref name="H17" /> and on [[Peace TV]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25960&Itemid=146 | title = Peace TV Reaching 50 Million Viewers – Dr. Zakir Naik |date=February 23, 2007 | author = Syed Neaz Ahmad | work = [[Saudi Gazette]] | accessdate = 2007-05-18 }}</ref>

[[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.”


In 2004 he visited New Zealand<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tewahanui.info/pdfs/4/twn04pg04.pdf | title = Scholar clears the air about Islam ‘labels’ | work = [[Te Waha Nui]] | date = September 6, 2004 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref> and then Australian capitals at the invitation of [[Islamic Information and Services Network of Australasia]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/sushi-das/between-two-worlds/2005/07/27/1122143904716.html | title = Between two worlds | date = July 28, 2005 | work = [[The Age]] | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref>
In 2004 he visited New Zealand<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tewahanui.info/pdfs/4/twn04pg04.pdf | title = Scholar clears the air about Islam ‘labels’ | work = [[Te Waha Nui]] | date = September 6, 2004 | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref> and then Australian capitals at the invitation of [[Islamic Information and Services Network of Australasia]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/sushi-das/between-two-worlds/2005/07/27/1122143904716.html | title = Between two worlds | date = July 28, 2005 | work = [[The Age]] | accessdate = 2007-05-20 }}</ref>

==DVD's==
The following DVDs of Dr Zakir Naik have been released<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.parexcellence.co.za/products/lecturelist2.asp?CAT=DVD&ARTIST=Dr%20Zakir%20Naik | title = List of DVDs: Dr Zakir Naik | work = Par Excellence | accessdate = 2007-05-27 }}</ref>:
* Press Debate – Bombay Union of Journalists – Dr Zakir Naik
* Women’s Rights in Islam – Modernizing or Outdated
* Is The Qur’an God’s Word?
* Muhammed (pbuh) in the Various World Religious Scriptures
* Qur’an & Modern Science – Conflict or Conciliation
* Symposium – Religion In The Right Perspective – Concept of God in Hinduism, Christianity and Islam
* Focus on Islam and Universal Brotherhood
* Al Qur’an – Should It Be Read With Understanding
* Concept of God in Major Religions
* Salaah – The Programming Towards Righteousness
* TV Talks on Kuwait TV
* Similarities between Islam and Christianity
* Media and Muslims
* Why the West is Coming to Islam (Kelab Darul Ehsan Malaysia)
* Universal Brotherhood
* If The Label Shows Your Intent, Wear It!
* Was Christ Really Crucified – Debate – Pastor Ruknuddin Pio (Arab Christian Missionary) vs Dr Zakir Naik
* Is Non-Vegetarian Food Permitted Or Prohibited For A Human Being? – Debate – Dr Zakir Naik
* The Qur’an and the Bible in the Light of Science – Debate – Zakir Naik vs Dr William Campbell
* Terrorism & Jihad – An Islamic Perspective
* Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam (Azad Maidan, Mumbai, India)
* Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam (Peace Exhibition Chennai, India)
* Interest Free Economy Promulgulated By Qur'an
* Dawah Or Destruction
* Islam, Medical Science And Dietary Laws
* Islam An Introduction To Non Muslims


==Books Dr Naik Authored==
==Books Dr Naik Authored==
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1. Replies To The Most Common Questions Asked By Non-muslims


⚫
1. Replies To The Most Common Questions Asked By Non-muslims
2. Qu'ran and Modern Science- Compatible Or Incompatible
2. Qu'ran and Modern Science- Compatible Or Incompatible

3. Concept of God in Major Religions
3. Concept of God in Major Religions

4. Islam and Terrorism
4. Islam and Terrorism

5. Women's Rights in Islam- Protected Or Subjugated?
5. Women's Rights in Islam- Protected Or Subjugated?

6. Al Qu'ran - Should it be Read with Understanding?
6. Al Qu'ran - Should it be Read with Understanding?

7. Is the Qu'ran God's Word?
7. Is the Qu'ran God's Word?

== Criticisms ==
According to critics such as Ali Sina, founder of [[Faith Freedom International]], claim that Zakir Naik is only a showman, twisting the meaning of Quranic verses, such as proving that the Quran is compatible with Science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/NaikCampbellintro.htm | title = World’s Greatest Showman | work = [[Faith Freedom International]] | date = 2006/06/12 | author = Ali Sina | work = [[Faith Freedom International]] | accessdate = 2007-05-26 }}</ref> Ali Sina challenged him to a written debate to be conducted over the Internet, and according to Ali Sina, Dr. Zakir Naik has rejected this proposal. <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaikp2.htm | title = The Challenge to debate with Dr. Zakir Naik | author = Ali Sina | work = Faith Freedom International | accessdate = 2007-05-26 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.drzakirnaik.com/ Zakir Naik Official Website]
* [http://www.drzakirnaik.com/ Zakir Naik Official Website]
* [http://www.irf.net/ Islamic Research Foundation]
* [http://www.irf.net/ Islamic Research Foundation]
* [http://www.parexcellence.co.za www.parexcellence.co.za] Par Excellence for DVD's of Dr Zakir Naik
* [http://www.paksound.com/Default.aspx?CategoryID=Audio_Lectures&AuthorID=159&PageID=1 Zakir Naik Audio Links] Directory of Naik's Lectures
* [http://www.paksound.com/Default.aspx?CategoryID=Audio_Lectures&AuthorID=159&PageID=1 Zakir Naik Audio Links] Directory of Naik's Lectures
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X65F9w0Neo Zakir Naik on Polygomy]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X65F9w0Neo Zakir Naik on Polygomy]

Revision as of 14:06, 27 May 2007

Zakir Abdul Karim Naik
File:Zakirbooks.jpg
BornOctober 18, 1965
Mumbai
OccupationIslamic Da'wah
NationalityIndian
Website
www.irf.net

Zakir Abdul Karim Naik (born October 18, 1965) is a Muslim Indian public speaker, debater of Konkani descent,[1], and writer on the subject of Islam and comparative religion. By profession, he is a medical doctor, attaining a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Maharashtra,[2] but since 1993 he has focused on preaching Islam.[3] According to Naik, the goal is to "concentrate on the educated Muslim youth who have become apologetic about their own religion and have started to feel that their own religion is outdated."[3] Topics he speaks on include: "Islam and Modern Science", "Islam and Christianity", and "Islam and secularism", among others.[3] He is the president of Islamic Research Foundation.

Political Analyst Khaled Ahmed considers that Zakir Naik, by his criticism of other religions, and by his claims of Islam's superiority over other religious faiths, practices what he calls "reverse Orientalism" when discussing comparative religion.[4]

Thomas Blom Hansen, a sociologist at the University of Edinburgh, has written that Naik's style of memorizing the Qur'an and hadith literature in various languages, and travelling abroad to debate Islam with theologians, has made him extremely popular in Mumbai. Although he usually speaks to audiences of several hundreds, it is the videotapes of his talks which are widely distributed. His talks are usually recorded in English, to be broadcast at weekends on several cable networks in Mumbai's Muslim neighborhoods,[3] and on Peace TV.[5]

In 2004 he visited New Zealand[6] and then Australian capitals at the invitation of Islamic Information and Services Network of Australasia.[7]

DVD's

The following DVDs of Dr Zakir Naik have been released[8]:

  • Press Debate – Bombay Union of Journalists – Dr Zakir Naik
  • Women’s Rights in Islam – Modernizing or Outdated
  • Is The Qur’an God’s Word?
  • Muhammed (pbuh) in the Various World Religious Scriptures
  • Qur’an & Modern Science – Conflict or Conciliation
  • Symposium – Religion In The Right Perspective – Concept of God in Hinduism, Christianity and Islam
  • Focus on Islam and Universal Brotherhood
  • Al Qur’an – Should It Be Read With Understanding
  • Concept of God in Major Religions
  • Salaah – The Programming Towards Righteousness
  • TV Talks on Kuwait TV
  • Similarities between Islam and Christianity
  • Media and Muslims
  • Why the West is Coming to Islam (Kelab Darul Ehsan Malaysia)
  • Universal Brotherhood
  • If The Label Shows Your Intent, Wear It!
  • Was Christ Really Crucified – Debate – Pastor Ruknuddin Pio (Arab Christian Missionary) vs Dr Zakir Naik
  • Is Non-Vegetarian Food Permitted Or Prohibited For A Human Being? – Debate – Dr Zakir Naik
  • The Qur’an and the Bible in the Light of Science – Debate – Zakir Naik vs Dr William Campbell
  • Terrorism & Jihad – An Islamic Perspective
  • Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam (Azad Maidan, Mumbai, India)
  • Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam (Peace Exhibition Chennai, India)
  • Interest Free Economy Promulgulated By Qur'an
  • Dawah Or Destruction
  • Islam, Medical Science And Dietary Laws
  • Islam An Introduction To Non Muslims

Books Dr Naik Authored

1. Replies To The Most Common Questions Asked By Non-muslims 2. Qu'ran and Modern Science- Compatible Or Incompatible 3. Concept of God in Major Religions 4. Islam and Terrorism 5. Women's Rights in Islam- Protected Or Subjugated? 6. Al Qu'ran - Should it be Read with Understanding? 7. Is the Qu'ran God's Word?

Criticisms

According to critics such as Ali Sina, founder of Faith Freedom International, claim that Zakir Naik is only a showman, twisting the meaning of Quranic verses, such as proving that the Quran is compatible with Science.[9] Ali Sina challenged him to a written debate to be conducted over the Internet, and according to Ali Sina, Dr. Zakir Naik has rejected this proposal. [10]

References

  1. ^ Khushwant Singh (July 30, 2005). "Putting the clock back". The Tribune. Retrieved 2007-05-23.
  2. ^ "To curb the anti-Islam propaganda, formation of English Channel and newspaper a must: Dr. Zakir Naik". The Siasat Daily. 23 May 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-20.
  3. ^ a b c d Hansen (2001) p. 177
  4. ^ "Second opinion: Zakir Naik's 'reverse orientalism' —Khaled Ahmed's TV Review". Daily Times. December 16, 2003. Retrieved 2007-05-20.
  5. ^ Syed Neaz Ahmad (February 23, 2007). "Peace TV Reaching 50 Million Viewers – Dr. Zakir Naik". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2007-05-18.
  6. ^ "Scholar clears the air about Islam 'labels'" (PDF). Te Waha Nui. September 6, 2004. Retrieved 2007-05-20.
  7. ^ "Between two worlds". The Age. July 28, 2005. Retrieved 2007-05-20.
  8. ^ "List of DVDs: Dr Zakir Naik". Par Excellence. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
  9. ^ Ali Sina (2006/06/12). "World's Greatest Showman". Faith Freedom International. Retrieved 2007-05-26. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Ali Sina. "The Challenge to debate with Dr. Zakir Naik". Faith Freedom International. Retrieved 2007-05-26.
  • Hansen, Thomas (2001). Wages of Violence: Naming and Identity in Postcolonial Bombay. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-08840-3.
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