Zakir Naik (ذاكر نايك)
Comparative Religion & Dawah
Dr. Zakir Naik is one of the most well-known Islamic preachers in the world, famous for his encyclopedic knowledge of world religions and his ability to quote from the Quran, Bible, Hindu scriptures, and other texts from memory.
A medical doctor by training, he shifted to full-time dawah (Islamic outreach) and founded the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and Peace TV — one of the most watched religious channels globally, reaching over 200 million viewers.
His style is unique: he uses logic, comparative scripture analysis, and live Q&A sessions where he answers challenging questions about Islam, often from non-Muslim audience members. His debates and public lectures have been viewed billions of times online.
What Zakir is Known For
Comparative Religion
Can quote from the Quran, Bible, Vedas, and other scriptures from memory — using comparative analysis to demonstrate Islam's consistency.
Live Q&A Sessions
Famous for his open Q&A format where anyone — Muslim or non-Muslim — can ask any question about Islam. His answers are sharp, factual, and often go viral.
Peace TV
Founded one of the most-watched religious TV channels in the world, broadcasting in multiple languages to over 200 million viewers.
Mass Shahada Events
His lectures have led to thousands of people accepting Islam publicly — some of the most-viewed conversion moments on the internet.
Recommended Lectures
Quran and Modern Science
A detailed analysis of scientific facts mentioned in the Quran 1,400 years ago — from embryology to the expansion of the universe.
Is the Quran God's Word?
A logical, evidence-based argument for the divine origin of the Quran — covering scientific accuracy, linguistic miracle, and historical precision.
Similarities Between Islam and Christianity
A comparative analysis showing the common ground between Islam and Christianity — and where they diverge on key theological points.
Why the West is Coming to Islam
An analysis of why Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the West, with personal testimonies and statistical evidence.
Notable Quotes
"If you read the Quran with understanding, it will either make you Muslim — or it will make you oppose it. What it will never do is leave you indifferent."
— Zakir Naik
"I don't compare religions to show one is wrong. I compare to show which is most consistent with itself."
— Zakir Naik
"The more you study comparative religion, the more you realize Islam has the answers."
— Zakir Naik