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Zakir Naik (ذاكر نايك)

Comparative Religion & Dawah

Zakir Abdul Karim Naik·Indian (based in Malaysia)·Born 1965

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

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Similarities Between Islam and Christianity

A comparative analysis showing the common ground between Islam and Christianity — and where they diverge on key theological points.

4.

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."

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"I don't compare religions to show one is wrong. I compare to show which is most consistent with itself."

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"The more you study comparative religion, the more you realize Islam has the answers."

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Follow Zakir

YouTube: @DrZakirNaik

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zakir Naik?
Dr. Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and comparative religion expert, founder of Peace TV and the Islamic Research Foundation. He is known for quoting from multiple religious scriptures from memory, his live Q&A sessions, and being one of the most-watched religious speakers in the world.
What is Peace TV?
Peace TV is a religious satellite television channel founded by Zakir Naik. It broadcasts lectures on Islam, comparative religion, and Q&A sessions in multiple languages, reaching over 200 million viewers worldwide.
Where is Zakir Naik based?
Zakir Naik was born in Mumbai, India. He has been based in Malaysia since 2016 and continues his dawah work from there, producing content for Peace TV and his YouTube channel.
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