What is jihad by Dr Zakir Naik?
Zakir Naik maintained that jihad is not holy war as international media always talk about. “Theroot of the word jihad is jahadah meaning endeavoring to be a good agent of Islam. Jihad is performed by not only Muslims but also non-Muslims. As long as they spread peace, it is called jihad.
Is Dr Zakir Naik Sunni or Shia?
The Deoband school said that religion should be learned through authorised ulema (Muslim scholars with specialised knowledge of Islamic theology) and books, and added that Naik was a self-styled preacher unaffiliated to any of the four schools of Sunni Islamic thought.
Who is Dr Zakir Naik wife?
Farhat Naik
Zakir Naik/Wife
Naik’s wife, Farhat Naik, is the President of the women’s section of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).
What do Hinduism and Islam have in common?
Both religions have sets of laws that believers must follow. For Hindus, their laws are the dharma, and many Muslims follow sharia law, which are sets of religious rules one must obey. In both religions, men are allowed to practice polygamy and can marry multiple wives.
Is Dr Zakir Naik Indian?
He is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and the Peace TV Network, the largest religious satellite channel network in the world….
| Zakir Naik | |
|---|---|
| Naik in the Maldives, May 2010 | |
| Born | 18 October 1965 Bombay, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian (natural) Saudi (alleged) |
Which religion has highest population in the world?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.382 billion | 31.11% |
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9% |
| Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | 1.193 billion | 15.58% |
| Hinduism | 1.161 billion | 15.16% |
Where is Zakir Naik 2021?
Naik is living in Malaysia after fleeing from India in 2016. He has been given permanent resident status by the Malaysian government.