Malaysian police grills Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for 10 hours over his remarks on Hindus
5 years, 4 months ago

Malaysian police grills Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for 10 hours over his remarks on Hindus

India Today  

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik was grilled for over 10 hours by the Malaysian police in connection to the remark made by him against Malaysian Hindus during a talk in Kota Baru on August 3, prompting calls for him to be deported to India. Zakir Naik was questioned for the second time under Section 504 of the Penal Code of the Malaysian law for the intentional insult with an intent to provoke a breach of peace. In a public meeting at Kota Baru in Malaysia's Kelantan, Zakir Naik reportedly said that the Malaysian Hindus were more loyal to the Narendra Modi government in India than to their Malaysian prime minister. Reacting to Naik's controversial comments, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir on Sunday said it was "quite clear" that Naik wanted to participate in racial politics.

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Zakir Naik case shouldn’t deter enhancing India-Malaysia relations: Malaysian PM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zakir Naik case shouldn’t deter enhancing India-Malaysia relations: Malaysian PM

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The extradition from Malaysia of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik was not raised by the Indian side and this issue shouldn’t deter the two countries from enhancing bilateral relations, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday. Naik’s presence in Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency by the previous government led by Mahathir Mohamed, had become a …

‘If Evidence Given, Terrorism Won’t Be Condoned’: On India Visit, Malaysian PM's Take On Zakir Naik Extradition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘If Evidence Given, Terrorism Won’t Be Condoned’: On India Visit, Malaysian PM's Take On Zakir Naik Extradition

News 18  

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday said that if “evidence is submitted” terrorism “will not be condoned” when questioned about the extradition of Zakir Naik. The Malaysian Prime Minister also said that one case should not deter Malaysia and India from enhancing their bilateral relationship. “We are open to any ideas and if evidence is submitted, we will not …

'Zakir Naik Fugitive from Justice, Taken up Matter with Oman Govt': MEA on Preacher's Deportation
1 year, 9 months ago

'Zakir Naik Fugitive from Justice, Taken up Matter with Oman Govt': MEA on Preacher's Deportation

News 18  

Radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik is a fugitive from justice with numerous cases against him and the Indian government is taking up the matter with Oman to bring him back to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday amid reports over his deportation. News18 earlier reported that Zakir Naik is likely to be deported from Oman and Indian …

Zakir Naik May be Deported: About Radical Preacher Who Said 'All Muslims Should be Terrorists'
1 year, 9 months ago

Zakir Naik May be Deported: About Radical Preacher Who Said 'All Muslims Should be Terrorists'

News 18  

Zakir Naik, a radical Islamist preacher, is likely to be deported from Oman, sources told News18. Read the full report here Amid the development, take a look at who Zakir Naik and why he ran into trouble with Indian authorities: Why is Naik Banned in India As per reports, that India banned Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation in the latter half …

Zakir Naik to be Deported From Oman, India in Touch With Authorities There: Sources
1 year, 9 months ago

Zakir Naik to be Deported From Oman, India in Touch With Authorities There: Sources

News 18  

Radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik is likely to be deported from Oman. Indian intelligence agencies are already in touch with Oman authorities to detain Naik during his visit to Oman on March 23. His first lecture “The Quran a Global Necessity” is organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs of Oman and scheduled on the first day of …

India Will Make Every Effort to Make Zakir Naik Face the Law, Says MEA
2 years, 1 month ago

India Will Make Every Effort to Make Zakir Naik Face the Law, Says MEA

News 18  

Amid reports of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s presence in the emirate during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, India on Thursday said it has raised the issue of him being a fugitive of law with authorities in Qatar. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India will make every effort to make Naik face the law and continue with its …

The crimes and controversies of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is in Qatar to give sermons during FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

The crimes and controversies of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is in Qatar to give sermons during FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

Now in Qatar to deliver sermons during the FIFA World Cup, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik is a wanted man in India. In the latest, the host country has invited controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is banned in India, to give sermons during the sporting event. “Preacher Sheikh Zakir Naik is present in Qatar during the World Cup and …

Zakir Naik, banned in India, to preach Islamic sermons at Qatar World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Zakir Naik, banned in India, to preach Islamic sermons at Qatar World Cup 2022

Live Mint  

At the FIFA World Cup 2022, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Qatar upon invitation. “One of the most popular Islamic Scholars of our time Dr Zakir Naik has reached #Qatar for the #FIFAWorldCup,” wrote filmmaker Zain Khan. He will deliver sermons to spread the message of Islam during FIFA World Cup 2022, various verified accounts have claimed. …

Qatar invites radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik to preach Islam at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar invites radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik to preach Islam at FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

Zakir Naik has been living in exile in Malaysia since 2017, as a runaway fugitive, after the Indian government pressed charges against him over money laundering Qatar has invited Zakir Naik, a controversial Indian Islamic preacher who faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India, to give religious lectures ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022, according to …

Malaysia latest to ‘condemn’ remarks on Prophet, summons Indian envoy
2 years, 7 months ago

Malaysia latest to ‘condemn’ remarks on Prophet, summons Indian envoy

Hindustan Times  

Malaysia on Tuesday became the latest country to condemn the controversial remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by a now-suspended BJP spokesperson and an expelled leader and welcomed the ruling party's action against them. Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal The foreign ministry in a statement said it has summoned India’s high commissioner to Malaysia this afternoon to convey the country’s …

Ban on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's foundation upheld by tribunal
2 years, 8 months ago

Ban on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's foundation upheld by tribunal

India Today  

A tribunal has upheld the ban on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation. The Central Government found that the IRF, particularly the Founder and President, Zakir Naik, had been encouraging and aiding its followers to promote or attempt to promote, on the grounds of religion, disharmony or feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different religious communities. The Centre …

Explained: Who is Zakir Naik, the man who inspired the Gorakhnath temple attacker?
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained: Who is Zakir Naik, the man who inspired the Gorakhnath temple attacker?

Firstpost  

IIT graduate Murtaza Ahmed Abbasi, who attacked two PAC constables with a sharp-edged weapon outside the Gorakhnath temple, used to watch videos by radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik IIT graduate Murtaza Ahmed Abbasi, who attacked two PAC constables with a sharp-edged weapon outside the Gorakhnath temple, used to watch videos by radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Even as the mobile …

Zakir Naik spreading hatred: Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Zakir Naik spreading hatred: Centre

The Hindu  

The Union Government informed a UAPA tribunal that Islamist preacher Zakir Naik, “despite leaving for Malaysia in 2016,” continues to reach out to his followers promoting hatred and ill-will between different religious communities, forcible conversion of youth to Islam and make derogatory statements against the Hindu, Hindu Gods and other religions. Extension of ban In November 2021, the Ministry of …

'Malaysia Wants to Send Zakir Naik to Other Place, But Not Many Countries Willing to Accept Him'
4 years, 5 months ago

'Malaysia Wants to Send Zakir Naik to Other Place, But Not Many Countries Willing to Accept Him'

News 18  

Malaysia was looking for a country except India to send Zakir Naik, but not many countries are willing to accept the controversial preacher, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has said. Naik, a 54-year-old radical Islamic preacher wanted by the Indian authorities for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism through hate speeches, left India in 2016 and subsequently moved to the …

Malaysian university refers to Zakir Naik as ‘icon of Islamic world’
5 years ago

Malaysian university refers to Zakir Naik as ‘icon of Islamic world’

Op India  

Recently, a controversy broke out after a Malaysian university, named Universiti Malaysia Perlis had referred to the radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik as one of the ‘icons in the Islamic world’ in its question paper on Ethnic Relations. Read- Radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik’s speeches inspired most of the 127 people arrested for ISIS links “As a university comprising students …

Zakir Naik speeches inspired most of the 127 arrested for ISIS links: NIA
5 years, 2 months ago

Zakir Naik speeches inspired most of the 127 arrested for ISIS links: NIA

Op India  

In a shocking revelation by the National Investigation Agency on Monday, most of the 127-odd terrorists arrested by security agencies in India for suspected ISIS links were inspired by the speeches of radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. According to reports, National Investigation Agency director YC Modi speaking at a conference of anti-terror teams on Monday said that terrorists and their …

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 people arrested for ISIS links
5 years, 2 months ago

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 people arrested for ISIS links

Hindustan Times  

Most of the 130-odd people arrested by security agencies in India for suspected ISIS links were inspired by the speeches of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, a top official of the National Investigation Agency Alok Mittal told a conference of anti-terror teams on Monday. Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik reacts during a prayer at a mosque in Melaka, Malaysia, September …

Modi didn’t ask for Zakir Naik’s extradition, says Malaysia PM
5 years, 3 months ago

Modi didn’t ask for Zakir Naik’s extradition, says Malaysia PM

The Hindu  

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on September 17 said that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi did not request the extradition of Zakir Naik, wanted in India for money laundering and terror-related charges, and his country is looking for a place to send the radical preacher. Mr. Mahathir said that Mr. Modi, whom he met in Russia during an economic forum …

Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad rejects claim that Narendra Modi asked for 'troublesome' Zakir Naik's extradition
5 years, 3 months ago

Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad rejects claim that Narendra Modi asked for 'troublesome' Zakir Naik's extradition

Firstpost  

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad rejected the claim that Narendra Modi had asked for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to be extradited to India. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday rejected the claim that his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi had asked for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to be extradited to India. Insisting that Naik was given …

PM Modi raises the issue of extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi raises the issue of extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took up the issue of extradition of controversial radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad. Prime Minister Modi discussed the matter with Mohamad during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in Russia, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale while addressing media persons while briefing …

PM Modi meets Malaysia PM, takes up Zakir Naik extradition issue
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi meets Malaysia PM, takes up Zakir Naik extradition issue

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday here took up with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad the issue of extradition of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is a fugitive in India and has taken shelter in Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/E1Y8RgLkFd Raveesh Kumar September 5, 2019 Though Gokhale did not elaborate, sources told IANS that the Malaysian Prime Minister responded positively after Modi …

Opinion | Zakir Naik gagged for good reason
5 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Zakir Naik gagged for good reason

Live Mint  

Zakir Naik, the firebrand Indian Islamic preacher who fled India in 2016, has stirred up trouble in Muslim-majority Malaysia, where he has been living in exile for three years. The Indian government, presumably, would want Naik repatriated rightaway. Once a televangelist popular among some of India’s Muslims, he is simply a wanted man in India now—for money laundering and making …

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving public speeches in Malaysia in the 'interest of national security'
5 years, 4 months ago

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving public speeches in Malaysia in the 'interest of national security'

Firstpost  

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has been banned from giving pubic speeches anywhere in Malaysia, police said late night on Monday. Kuala Lumpur: Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has been banned from giving pubic speeches anywhere in Malaysia, police said late night on Monday. “We will need to take action to prevent him from making such speeches, which tend to …

Islamist precher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in Malaysia
5 years, 4 months ago

Islamist precher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in Malaysia

Op India  

Malaysian authorities have imposed a nation-wide ban on radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik from giving speeches. #Breaking | Zakir Naik banned from making public speeches in all states in Malaysia. | #ZakirEndgame pic.twitter.com/LAa9UjuYQW — TIMES NOW August 20, 2019 Zakir Naik has been under interrogation after his racially discriminative speeches against Hindus and Chinese Malaysians caused controversy in Malaysia. As …

Why Zakir Naik is a wanted man
5 years, 4 months ago

Why Zakir Naik is a wanted man

India Today  

Dhaka terror attack of July 2016 was the inflection point in his life. Before the Dhaka bomber spoke about having been inspired by Zakir Naik, two of many Kerala youths who joined the Islamic State said that they took the step after meeting the controversial preacher. Three months after the Dhaka terror attack and Zakir Naik's fleeing the country, the …

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving public speeches in Malaysia
5 years, 4 months ago

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving public speeches in Malaysia

India Today  

A day after Zakir Naik was quizzed for over 10 hours by police for his remarks against Malaysian Hindus, the Islamic preacher has been banned from giving public speeches anywhere in Malaysia. Not only Malaysian Hindus but Naik had also asked Malaysian-Chinese people to go back as they too are seen as "immigrants" in one of his speeches. Unfortunately, I …

Zakir Naik takes 4 Malaysian ministers to court over defamation
5 years, 4 months ago

Zakir Naik takes 4 Malaysian ministers to court over defamation

India Today  

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was granted permanent residency in Malaysia after he fled India on being charged with giving inflammatory speeches, has been barred from holding religious talks in several Malaysian states. In his racial comments, Naik had said that Hindus in Malaysia get "100 times more rights" than the Muslim minority gets in India, and yet they …

Zakir Naik barred from addressing event in Malaysia
5 years, 4 months ago

Zakir Naik barred from addressing event in Malaysia

Hindustan Times  

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has been barred by Malaysian police from addressing a religious event being held during August 16-18 even as a minister said he would be summoned for questioning over “racist statements” made last week. Yassin said in a statement that the police “will be taking stern action on this matter” and calling in Naik and two …

Malaysia probes Zakir Naik over religious remarks
5 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia probes Zakir Naik over religious remarks

Live Mint  

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian authorities have initiated an investigation against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over his intent to provoke a peace breach while making alleged and sensitive remarks on the Hindus and Chinese residing in the Muslim-majority nation. Zakir had asked the Malaysian Chinese to "go back" first, as they were the "old guests" of the country, during a religious …

Malaysia bars Zakir Naik from addressing event after ‘racist statements’
5 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia bars Zakir Naik from addressing event after ‘racist statements’

Hindustan Times  

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik has been barred by Malaysian police from addressing an Islamic event being held during August 16-18 even as a minister said he would be summoned for questioning over “racist statements” made last week. Three ministers have demanded that Zakir Naik should be expelled Naik, who has lived in Malaysia for about three years after he was …

Malaysian authorities to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over 'racially-tinged' remarks on religion
5 years, 4 months ago

Malaysian authorities to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over 'racially-tinged' remarks on religion

Firstpost  

Malaysian authorities will summon Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian authorities will summon Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday. The move comes after several ministers demanded Naik’s expulsion …

Malaysia to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over remarks on religion
5 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over remarks on religion

India Today  

Malaysian authorities will summon Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday. The move comes after several ministers demanded Zakir Naik's expulsion on Wednesday after he said Hindus in Malaysia had "100 times more rights" than the Muslim minority in India. Police will question Zakir …

Zakir Naik's permanent resident status can be revoked after probe: Malaysian PM
5 years, 4 months ago

Zakir Naik's permanent resident status can be revoked after probe: Malaysian PM

India Today  

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that the country will revoke the Permanent Resident status of Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Niak if investigations show that his actions are causing harm to the country's well-being. Mahathir said that the government is currently waiting for the result of the investigation whether the leader's alleged "inflammatory remarks" against minorities residing in …

Another Malaysian minister wants Zakir Naik deported to India
5 years, 4 months ago

Another Malaysian minister wants Zakir Naik deported to India

India Today  

Contradicting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad, the country's Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has demanded deportation of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, for his comments on Hindus and Chinese in Malaysia. This comes after the country's prime minister rejected the demand of Naik's deportation to India and said that he will be staying in Malaysia as his …

Zakir Naik should be sent back to India: Malaysian minister
5 years, 4 months ago

Zakir Naik should be sent back to India: Malaysian minister

India Today  

Malaysia Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran said India-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, a permanent resident of Malaysia, should not be allowed to remain in the country as he has no standing to critique Malaysian matters or cast aspersions on local communities. According to a report in the Malaymail, Kulasegaran said Zakir Naik's actions do not reflect one deserving of a …

Zakir Naik won't be sent back to India, any other country can have him: Malaysia PM
5 years, 4 months ago

Zakir Naik won't be sent back to India, any other country can have him: Malaysia PM

India Today  

Amid renewed calls in Malaysia to send back Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India, the country's prime minister has rejected the demand and said that he will be staying in Malaysia as his life will be at risk. This comes after Malaysia Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran said Zakir Naik, a permanent resident of Malaysia, should not be allowed to …

India to again press Interpol for red corner notice against Zakir Naik
5 years, 5 months ago

India to again press Interpol for red corner notice against Zakir Naik

India Today  

In a significant development, India Today TV has learnt that India will continue negotiations with the international police organisation Interpol to get a Red Corner Notice issued against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Recently, the Interpol had refused the request of Indian agencies to issue an RCN against Zakir Naik who is facing terrorism and money laundering charges. After the …

Will continue efforts for Zakir Naik’s extradition: MEA
5 years, 6 months ago

Will continue efforts for Zakir Naik’s extradition: MEA

The Hindu  

Stating that fairness of the Indian justice system had never been in question, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said the government had made a formal request for preacher Zakir Naik’s extradition and would continue to pursue the matter with Malaysia. The MEA statement came after Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said the country reserved the right …

Malaysia has the right not to extradite Zakir Naik: PM Mahathir Mohamad
5 years, 7 months ago

Malaysia has the right not to extradite Zakir Naik: PM Mahathir Mohamad

India Today  

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said Malaysia has the right not to extradite controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik if he is not going to be accorded justice. "Zakir in general feels that he is not going to get a fair trial," Dr Mahathir said after opening the affordable homes scheme at Lipat Kajang in Jasin here on Monday India's …

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