India orders probe against Dr Zakir Naik after allegations of scholar 'inspiring' Dhaka militant
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MUMBAI: India's Maharashtra state government on Thursday ordered a probe against Islamic preacher and scholar Dr Zakir Naik, after sections of Bangladeshi media reported one of the Dhaka cafe attackers had been inspired by Naik's speeches to carry out the attack, CNN News-18 reported.
A Bangladeshi newspaper, The Daily Star, carried a report on July 6 claiming that Rohan Imtiaz, one of the five militants involved in the recent Dhaka cafe attack, ran a propaganda campaign on Facebook last year urging all Muslims to be terrorists, quoting Naik's speech on Peace TV.
Maharashtra state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he has ordered Mumbai Commissioner of Police DD Padsalgikar to launch an inquiry against Naik and submit a report at the earliest.
Related: Bloodbath in Dhaka
Police will also investigate Naik's source of funding, properties and operators telecasting his speeches across the Indian state.
Earlier in the day, security personnel were also deployed outside Naik's Islamic Research Foundation office but a Mumbai police official told Times Of India that the deployment of force was just a 'precautionary measure'.
Naik rubbishes reports of inspiring Dhaka attacker
In a video statement later in the day, Naik rubbished media reports about inspiring one of the attackers to carry out the Dhaka cafe carnage.
He said he never condoned terrorism or killing of innocent people in his speeches.
"Just because a person knows a personality who is famous and a celebrity, you cannot attribute every act of the person to the celebrity," Naik said in a WhatsApp video available with India's NDTV.
"If you listen to my talks, you will never ever find in any of them that I have condoned terrorism or killing of an innocent human being," he added.
Profile: Zakir Naik
49-year-old television preacher Zakir Naik is the president of India based Islamic Research Foundation.
A public speaker on religion, Naik founded a television channel specialising in comparative religion called Peace TV in the year 2006 .
Followed by a huge number of people across the globe, his Official Facebook page has more than fourteen million fans.
Last year, Naik received Saudi Arabia's most prestigious prize for service to Islam, the King Faisal International Prize.
In 2013, Malaysian government gave him the country's highest award, the ‘Tokoh Ma’al Hijrah "for his significant service and contribution to the development of Islam".
In 2010 Naik was reportedly barred from entering Britain. The British Home Secretary had cited “numerous comments” which showed his “unacceptable behaviour” for the decision.
In the same year, Naik was prevented from speaking at Canada's largest Islamic gathering 'The Journey of Faith'.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:11pm
There is an old saying in Hindi. "Bhagwan ke ghar der hoti hai par andher nahi hoti
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Jul 07, 2016 11:13pm
Zakir Naik is a Islamic missionary. The only problem with him is that he often forgets his limits and endorses radical behavior.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:15pm
He is indeed the source that breeds extremism and terror in the mind of youngsters
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Jul 07, 2016 11:18pm
He should be investigated (transparent investigation and not something concocted to frame him) and if any material is discovered that points to him preaching hatred, he should be punished accordingly. If he has done nothing wrong then he should not be afraid.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:18pm
He is just going to get hounded now!
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Jul 07, 2016 11:23pm
He should inspire followers to seek reforms and tune the religion to modern times.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:24pm
there is no violence tolerance in land of Gandhi
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Jul 07, 2016 11:26pm
Terror spreading machine behind the label of Peace TV
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Jul 07, 2016 11:30pm
What a diplomacy to defame a religion indirectly....
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Jul 07, 2016 11:29pm
He is banned in many countries, no one asks. Or questions them, but only if it happens in India all will say intolerance or something like that.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:31pm
Welcome to largest democracy
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Jul 07, 2016 11:35pm
A step in right direction. Peddlers of hate and bigotry need to be stopped.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:35pm
This attack in Bangladesh is high profile where people are concerned, yet this happens everyday in Iraq and we see this every few months in Pakistan which is considered a given. As for the Doctor, this is an Indian problem which I would like to see Modhi resolve.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:35pm
Our Nabi (pbuh) is the founder of Islam religion and he is the first teacher, these clerics do not understand what the teacher is teaching, and do not understand the deep side of religion, govt.has to ban these clerics.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:35pm
Bangladesh Govt has lost its mind. Rather than figuring out what went wrong, they are trying to find comfort by blaming other. This is exactly what is the issue here in Pakistan too. Whatever happens here, people try to comfort themselves by blaming other countries.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:36pm
He will give lectures in another channel...So restricting an individual is no solution. People are doing things because, they are trusting these kind of people more than the basics of humanity.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:38pm
More bad times for the Muslims in India under modi. Although I am not a fan of Dr. Zakir Naik but allegations they brought against him are frivolous and totally absurd.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:42pm
He is under the microscope of the law now. Hope he has clean accounts for all his wealth and properties.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:49pm
@Saifullah It is your bangladeshi brothers in faith who have accused Joker Naik. Read the report first.
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Jul 07, 2016 11:49pm
It seems to me a nonsense allegation.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:03am
This is what pakistan needs to do these are the real reason for terrorism..
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Jul 08, 2016 12:06am
@Saifullah oh really?
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Jul 08, 2016 12:08am
These so called scholars are threat to Islam and Muslims.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:08am
@Imran Altaf you will be the first to complain shoud he be jailec
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Jul 08, 2016 12:10am
Muslims in India are true muslims no body can misguide them < no matters how many Zakir naiks
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Jul 08, 2016 12:10am
He is funded by elements in saudi arabia
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Jul 08, 2016 12:14am
As for as I know, Dr. Zakir has always been against all type of terrorism. Some 100 million people all over the world are inspired by Zakir Naik and they are not terrorists. Actually they are taught by Zakir to oppose all type of killings of innocent people.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:22am
@Fayez Noor this is the step in right direction. Find out who inspired the terrorists
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Jul 08, 2016 12:37am
He should be banned from Facebook and His TV channel closed to reduce his incitement to terrorism.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:43am
India has third largest population of Muslims in the world. They will be under close watch under Modi's regime.
Pune, India
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Jul 08, 2016 12:44am
Why UK and Canada have barred him from entering their countries?
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Jul 08, 2016 12:46am
I hope he goes to jail . That's where he belong or maybe hell .
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Jul 08, 2016 12:45am
They are "millitants". Same kind of " millitants" who attacked APS i guess. No such people are terrorsits. Stop this double game.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:56am
@Saifullah . We will see.!!!!!
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Jul 08, 2016 12:55am
Finally some one after the Saudi puppet.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:01am
@Tariq Laeeq do you even know what you are talking about? Dr Zakir Naik has only preached islam and never spread any kind of hate or bigotry.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:01am
At least Indian government and establishment have the courage to start investigation against such elements. Our government and establishment is far away from taking such a step...
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Jul 08, 2016 01:02am
Dr Zakir Naik shd be banned fm giving any lecture. He can only teach how to hate other religions.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:11am
A very very wrong step zakir naik never endorsed terriorsim in his speeches and he has millions of followers so stop playing with fire instead of controlling terrorism you are going to add fuel in it.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:27am
@Saifullah Get used to it as Modi is going to be our p.m. For atleast 10 years that is for sure
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Jul 08, 2016 01:26am
@Saifullah Brother....Allegations from Bangladeshi media not from Modi
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Jul 08, 2016 01:28am
I am not surprised. He is inspired from Ibn Tammiyya and Ibn Jouzi.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:30am
I see, So Dhaka attacks were planned to neutralize Zakir Naik?
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Jul 08, 2016 01:31am
The search of escape goat continues...
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Jul 08, 2016 01:37am
All efforts to defame the peace ambassador will face embarrassment. Dr Naik keep spreading peace. We and all our prayers are with u.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:46am
so the false flag was done for that cause by Indian lobbies very childish.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:50am
By extraditing Dr Zakir to Daka for inquiry, India can avoid perceived bias as well as contribute to Daka's secrutiy.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:53am
He is banned by UK and the USA. If Saudi Arabia thinks he is great (giving a prize and all that) and if they are sincere, they should invite him and confer citizenship on him.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:59am
@Tariq Laeeq do you really what talking about
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Jul 08, 2016 02:00am
He is not a scholar, He just is confident and lies alot.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:23am
Demonizing Islam at the flimsiest of excuse Shame on India
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Jul 08, 2016 02:23am
Ban him or stop putting allegations against him, there is nothing as of assumptions, wake up pleaseeee
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Jul 08, 2016 02:25am
Finally the right decision.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:35am
Did one of the attackers also watched Akshay Kumar's movies, had Modi's pictures, was a fan of Gandhi? It makes no difference if he had all of these or had known or owned Naik's books. There has to be concrete proof that Naike was involved or inspired him directly on killing innocent people. What a joke this is. We all know what Dr Naik's stance is about terrorim. He is a wall against terrorist never in favor. Did we ever give credit for turning terrorists against terrorism? He has done it so many times.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:38am
@Saifullah As per the article, the request came from Bangladeshi govt. Also, the state govt. of Maharashtra is investigating Mr. Naik. What this has to do with PM Modi ?
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Jul 08, 2016 02:40am
@Tariq Laeeq Dr Naik does not teach hate and bigotry. His lectures are all about love and humanity. Please don't say anything about a person you don't know anything about.
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Jul 08, 2016 03:06am
He stands for anything but peace! In today's crazy world, people do not need preachers like him who spread bigotry! We need people who spread harmony more than ever NOW!
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Jul 08, 2016 03:17am
Zakir naik preaches pure hatred, he is already banned in Europe n America and even Asians countries like Malaysia, surprised still not banned in India !
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Jul 08, 2016 03:15am
He is a bigot
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Jul 08, 2016 03:21am
Does anyone takes such preachers seriously?
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Jul 08, 2016 03:52am
he is banned in Malasiya also
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Jul 08, 2016 03:54am
@Tariq Laeeq Can you provide an example from any of his speeches where he peddled hate and bigotry?
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Jul 08, 2016 03:55am
Indian and BJP govt prejudice is obvious here!
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Jul 08, 2016 04:00am
Golden rule of Hindustan: Blame the Muslim.
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Jul 08, 2016 04:01am
Well done! Pakistan are you watching?
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Jul 08, 2016 04:03am
@sami And Sir do you know what are the meaning of bigotry you blaming these clerics that you say they dont know? What are your qualifications on the basis of which you are challenging Dr.
Zakir who is learned fellow recognized by two major countries and millions of fans.
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Jul 08, 2016 04:03am
@Tamil Guru Inshallh he will come out clean if justice is given to him
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Jul 08, 2016 04:11am
Zakir Naik is other version of Hafeez Saeed.. Great move by Indian government
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Jul 08, 2016 04:28am
@Saifullah they've existed for years...who cares?
back to quare 1 of regrouping..lol
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Jul 08, 2016 04:30am
@Saifullah lol
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Jul 08, 2016 04:48am
Naik Must be arrested and punished.
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Jul 08, 2016 05:48am
@Saifullah that's very bold statement Saifullah. U know nothing about Indian Muslim. They are part of our family. They are growing in numbers and doing well economically like the rest of Indians. You just worried about the Muslims in your holy land.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:00am
bangladesh government has lost his temperament again .Dr zakir naik is very genius and great islamic scholar who believe in peace and strictly condemned terrorism as well as violence .world want to stop his outstanding preach for islam but need to understand that islam is a universal religious which is very flexible like a spring .salute to his exceptionally great talent and modern thinking as well.world get jealous because they have not any competitor who beat him at any stage.shameful approach of superstitious bangal government and his financial supporters.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:07am
@Tariq Laeeq !
why he is terrorist?he is a islamic scholar and preacher simply.please try to understand and make habit to accept reality.you hung down our head in shame by this narrow mentality statement.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:09am
@kranti !
well said !110% agree with you.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:34am
It's wrong to attribute this to the great zakir
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Jul 08, 2016 06:40am
No Comment....
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Jul 08, 2016 06:40am
@Saifullah that video is available online, where he made these comments. Kindly explain how the allegations are 'frivolous' and 'absurd'. if nothing else, the man should be booked under hate speech and prevented from making statements or preaching. we could do the same to most mullahs in our own country
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Jul 08, 2016 06:49am
This is rubbish and name muddling. I have listened Dr. Niak quite a number of times and have found ANTI terrorism statements good to bring contorted minds to sanity. Indian government should be thankful that at least they have a preacher that teaches humanity and peaceful existence among different religions. Shame on Bangladeshi government to divert focus of their problem to India.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:48am
This is ridiculous. I like his straight forward speeches, I like his attitude and knowledge of other religions, but I don't go around with a machete chopping off people's head. This Bangladesh govt. is so weak and in competent. They do not know how to control this fiasco, so they have started blaming who ever comes to their mind. There are at least another million people around the world who listen and admire Zakir Naik, but I don't see them going around chopping peoples head. Find and fix the real reason, do not blame an innocent preacher.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:49am
He will have tough time in india• Zakir its time to pack up :-)
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Jul 08, 2016 06:52am
I wonder how did they relate what happened in BD to Mr. Naik? Did they make up this or is there any real evidence to any relationship. In Islam the onus is on the individual. If an individual misunderstands something then it is his or her fault. Its like failing the exam even though he or she went to all the classes and never learnt the facts but made up their own ideas.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:55am
All terrorists, its supporters, conspirators, instigators and collaborators must be put through the Law vigorously.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:57am
I dont like him, he is arrogant.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:57am
@kranti So what is the solution you are proposing? All I saw was a statement with no meaning.
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Jul 08, 2016 06:59am
I like his vast knowledge on different religions and his analytical skills but not his a bit pushy attitude to ask people to convert to Islam even though he maintains a smile when he does that. However, I don't think he incites people in becoming a terrorist by any means, directly or indirectly!
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Jul 08, 2016 06:58am
@Saifullah he is being probe on the basis of bangladesh governments request. How India is involved ? He is enjoying his life in India , and he knows it very well. If he has not done anything wrong, then he will surely prove innocent in the court of law.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:01am
He rubbishes all other religions and evokes a superiority complex among the young believers.This leads to hate and destruction tendencies.Nobody can assert their religion is best because there is no neutral umpire to endorse it physically who is the almighty himself.The destination of reaching the almighty or the self realisation is like a Road junction.Many roads are taken to reach that junction accordance with each ones convenience.Y you take yours,i will take mine.Nobody has the right to dictate which road to choose.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:10am
He may be a scholar but if his teachings can radicalised youth then the flow of his knowledge will have to be channelized and adjusted.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:38am
@Saifullah Don't pass judgement when you have little knowledge. Bangladesh has asked Indian government to make an inquiry into Zakir Naik's speeches. India is just following the protocols.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:38am
@Saifullah it's a blind analysis and false propaganda. We never feel so.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:36am
Good news. As somebody said here, peddlers of hate must be stopped.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:40am
Zakir naik should be thrown in jail and we should not waste a minute covering this man in the media . He has manipulated many young minds and has several fictional elements in his mass gatherings that most people can not see . I have seen him live 3 times and I can tell you first hand that he is no angel . His views are largely arcane and interpretation no different from Daesh . The man commands an audience by virtue of his education and memory skills which he has largely abused to misdirect Relegion. In one of his discourses I heard him say women not driving is justified according to Islam . His justification quoted some Ayats that talk about chastity of women and distraction for men which he stretched and applied to driving cars. Now the fun part is that the discourse where he said that is on tape but these statements are not. He is stage managing his words and what is allowed to be recorded.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:48am
@fayaz noor in place of Bangladesh put Pakistan in your statement and then read it .do you still agree .donot be stuck in theory of my terrorist and your terrorist .who gives right to terrorist to kill unarmed innocent ppl
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Jul 08, 2016 07:47am
Haseena's repression is the more obvious reason in my opinion.
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Jul 08, 2016 07:50am
This is just a Harrasment. Zakir naik should file case against bangladesh in international court. Its an attempt to Tarnish his image due to his following.
May God protect him.
This is a face of True India. Cheap/Shamefull
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Jul 08, 2016 08:03am
Naik has been banned from giving talks in UK and Canada because of his extreme views which can be used by young Muslims to take revenge on non-Muslims. Along with Naik his supporters namely rich Arabs should also be punished. There is no place for peddlers of extreme religious views.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:06am
I have heard Zakir Naik's most of the video. All most in all the video he try to prove that Islam is a superior religion in compare to other religion. He openly support
1. sex with female slave
2. be a terrorist if some body criticize islam
3. marriage with close cousins.
4. An old man can marry to a child.
He openly claim that other religions are fake. This is sufficient enough to radicalize Muslim youth. This type of person is threat to whole man kind.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:09am
@Saifullah :- If you have listened to this person and if you analyse this naturally, you will found it sufficient enough to radicalize the youth.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:37am
This should have happened long ago. Naik spews hatred towards other communities and is sympathetic of terrorists.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:43am
well decision put naik under bar, such people are really threat to civilized society.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:41am
he should be banned from preaching till he comes out clean...
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Jul 08, 2016 08:42am
@SAIFULLAH ...dear brother Modi has nothing to do with Zakir Naik...these are the word said by Bangladesh Govt for him..As a democratic country Indian is suppose to verify their charges ...Don't get Modi in all the topics..
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Jul 08, 2016 08:47am
Yes but how do they know that it was Dr.Zakir Naik that inspired him? It could have been the terrorist's neighbour or girl friend too. I mean how can they trace the inspiration in his head?
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Jul 08, 2016 08:49am
I have heard his programs. His programs are often illogical and based on showing Islam better than any other religion. I guess that's fine. Everybody has a right to do it. Its the audience who has the right to choose the path they want.
Dhaka government who is a friend has given request to investigate his role in the blast and so we are doing it. I personally feel that there will nothing come out of it.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:00am
@Saifullah Bro the case against him are filled mostly by Muslim clerics. He is lucky that he is an Indian, in any other country of the world he would have been lynched for blasphemy.
It's a request that we stop calling this kind of people scholars of Islam. It's an insult to Islam
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Jul 08, 2016 09:04am
Watch him on YouTube,you will find him the kind of person who is hell bent to destroy everything he hates whether right or wrong. Youths are easy prey to such people. And when attackers in Bangladesh have accepted being inspired by him shouldn't we take a serious note of it so that more minds are not poisoned.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:09am
Not only in Britain and Canada, Zakir is also banned in Malayasia, a Muslim country. Why a teenager inspired by someone goes on the path of terror, why he is not motivated to follow the path of peace and to serve whole mankind. Spread your religion to make followers more acceptable, do not instigate, provocate and criticize other religions. Jai Hind!
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Jul 08, 2016 09:11am
These corrupt politicians of our nations, rather then getting their acts together to solve basic issues, blame it on other.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:18am
@Saifullah Modi will not help you secure grades in Exams or clear job interviews... he is creating atmosphere for more FDI, Intl. prestige and more jobs.. Both my daughters are well settled in Hyderabad & Bangalore.. Their husbands are working with leading MNCs and to be fair, we have not seen any rising difficulties or discrimination for us under Modi. We ourselves have to raise our quom by hard work, education and right path.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:20am
Absolute Rubbish, its like a mass murderer saying he got inspired by watching Sylvester Stallion or Arnold Swartzneger killing people on screen. Zakir Naik is a celebrity and millions of people watch his videos, he can't held responsible if some lunatic watch his video and misinterpret it and kill some innocent humans.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:21am
@Saifullah :really! What proof do you have?
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Jul 08, 2016 09:23am
I used to watch his videos for fun never knew people are taking him seriously.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:24am
That's the right step.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:29am
Given the ways of the world, attention on a small-time villain would make a super hero out of him. ZN will love the publicity!
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Jul 08, 2016 09:30am
@Saifullah
More bad times for the Muslims in India under modi. Although I am not a fan of Dr. Zakir Naik but allegations they brought against him are frivolous and totally absurd.
The world should bring tough times for these pluralistic speaking preachers. He preaches
1. Terrorism is justified
2. Women should be beaten but not on face.
3. OBL was not a terrorist
What kind of Islam is this? I will be happy if India can book this man and put him behind the bars.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:35am
Even though he was banned in western countries and muslim countries, he was not AND is not banned in India. Rather, his security cover or protocol has been increased. He livesin luxury and will never go to jail.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:34am
@Saifullah Sir, the allegations against ZN are from Bangladesh. As a friendly neighbour who also lost a daughter in this latest incident, we have no choice but to investigate.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:44am
Sources of Funding is the most important step all governments must undertake for all organizations, relgious and non religious alike. Peaceful or Renegade, if the source of funds points to a terrorist organization, the receipient organization is nothing but an extension of it and must be brought to justice.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:48am
It is a pity, Dr. Naik with his following could have spread the message of peace and brotherhood. Alas.....there are few buyers of peace. I think the fault lies with us as well, such radicalization is what seems far more appealing to us than boring messages of peace.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:49am
Dr. Zakir Naik is from Konkan region. He shot to fame almost suddenly. His television channel, his speeches have a large following. There are two issues here-
1. Dr. Zakir Naik's speech, his interpretation of various suras and hadiths and its undertones have been doubted to create trouble in society.
2. His huge popularity has rubbed the clerics up north in UP the wrong way. These clerics are almost like a dynasty with son filling in father's position and they have always believed in some form of casteism and classism.
For point 1. if there is a case and a law point so strong then police can take some action. But to say that he inspired bombings will not be a watertight case though his speech is contentious and he has bad mouthed other religions.
For point 2.- there has been too much pressure from within Sunni communities and other sects and also Shia and Bohra community to ban him.
There have been many Pakistani clerics too who have found his interpretations objectionable.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:49am
@Saifullah intelligent Thinking----Keep it up
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Jul 08, 2016 09:52am
Dr zakir always preached for humanity and peace among different religions. He has a vast knowledge of different religions. And what isis is doing against humanity and muslims , whole the world knows.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:53am
We welcome any preaches communal harmony. If they try to take advantage their fame and divide the society, definitely there will be a action. Not any Indian Muslim named in global terror list, except some try to create trouble by joining ISIS.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:01am
Back of the terrorism will be broken if Shia and Sunni religious leaders sit to gather and remove religious and historical differences between them and adopt a common form of religion and respect for each others heroes.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:05am
By his own admission he calls himself celebrity. All prechers of al religions are rouges. Especially the one religion that claims it's the last prophet and no other on the way is a pure temptation for violence to keep this clock ticking.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:07am
@sami: what good is a teacher who cannot get his/her message across to followers?
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Jul 08, 2016 10:08am
@Pakistan zinda bad For his great service Malaysia given award and now banned to enter that country alongwith US and Britain. He is an hate preacher. Misleading the young men and getting killed where as Mr. Naik enjoys luxurious life.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:11am
Not a fan of Dr. Zakir, but listened him enough to say that never heard him inciting violence or spreading hatred. He is a scholar. Yes you can have different or even opposing views but one need to accept and respect other views to make society more tolerable.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:12am
Even one person killed due to Dr Naik's speech is too many.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:17am
After reading most of the comments,it seams most of you people are ignorant about Dr Zakir Naik. He is most influential Islam speaker in the world and he always discourages and condemns all forms of terrorism in his speaches. It is better for you people to listen to his speaches on you tube and peace tv and not to believe lies and propaganda of media against him
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Jul 08, 2016 10:40am
@Naureen, Chennai. Apt comment Sir. We all want to live in harmony and peace for a better future for our children and coming generation. India United.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:40am
@Bullpitaji - Do not agree. You have made the statement without studying Zakir Naik's speeches and provocations. He should be prosecuted for his crime in misusing the freedom of expression that this country provides. Pls listen to his inflammatory speeches before giving him a clean chit.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:44am
Since some are calling him peddler of hate, and I am all about innocent till proven guilty, would anyone mind sharing the video which caused this or are we just riding the usual internet hate train?
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Jul 08, 2016 10:47am
@Desi Dimag same wih me. in fact i watch many pak vedios featuring zayed hamid the lal topi also alongwith kapil sharma and bhabhiji ghar pe hai vedios for fun laughter and timepass
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Jul 08, 2016 10:52am
Jokes do have some meaningbut this is Absurd.
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Jul 08, 2016 10:56am
@Naureen, Chennai Thank you for dispelling some Myths.. I like your last statement.. our future is on our own hands...
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Jul 08, 2016 11:02am
As for my memory is concerned, I have watched and listened several of his lectures and question sessions in big crowded audience he has never encouraged terrorism or any terrorist act. Rather he speaks about peace. He mostly quotes the Hadith that killing one person is the killing of whole humanity. If any lunatic person draws wrong interpretation and does terrorist act ZN should not be responsible for is acts. In fact I can quote him a moderate reasoning scholar which a Muslim and all the World needs today.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:04am
@Dr fayaz
He is a self proclaimed scholar of Islam. He is a medial doctor and when his private practice did not work he became an Islamic scholar.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:05am
Oh, now this, but earlier India lament the blame on Pakistan. This only goes to show how irresponsibly India is behaving all over.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:12am
Dr. Zakir Naik is clean and this seems to be Indian political agenda to further their aims, he'll come out clean. Most commenters here seem to have seen some Youtube clips of Dr. Naik and are mis-informed. Hope they can see the light.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:10am
Competitive religious preaching may be O K for some of us but if those transform into killings that should be condemned universally and perpetrators bought to quick justice.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:13am
those who are supporting Zakir Naik here, either they haven't seen his videos are they are being ignorant towards his misleading videos...the person who can justify that Osama Bin Laden was not a terrorist and can justify suicide bombings are good...then i don't understand what kind of peace he is talking about.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:18am
@NO MULLAIYAT please understand that no one is calling Zakir Naik a terrorist or accusing him of masterminding the terror plot. What is being investigated is whether he was guilty of hate speech.
I don't know about you but saying
- homosexual and apostates should be killed
- all Muslims should become terrorists
- justifying 9/11
are examples of hate speech
Britain, Canada and Malaysia have already banned him.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:21am
Even Muslims in India are opposing him, means something wrong with his preaching.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:23am
Thank god Congress is not in power.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:31am
@Bullpitaji
Zakir Naik is a hate preacher. There is no doubt about it. He should be banned once for all.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:34am
All the religious organisations from different faiths should be barred completely from media.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:35am
I only can say Muslims are losing their victim card that was very strong.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:38am
Haterz gona hate, carry on preaching brother Naik, can i get an aamen? Ammhmm
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Jul 08, 2016 11:47am
These pedlers of hate should have been stopped a long time ago.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:52am
@Ali Speech & Act are two different things, let NIA or investigation agencies do their work.
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Jul 08, 2016 11:59am
Many terrorists are inspired by hindutva extremists in India.
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Jul 08, 2016 12:45pm
@Gangu Tailee, okay sir for you view. but I don't think so.
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Jul 08, 2016 01:05pm
Zakir Naik , a man whose very presense in India makes sure for me as a Pakistani that I dont harbor any hatred for India , the indian people and their constitution . How can a Pakistani hate Indians when they have ppl like Zakir Naik among them. I hope this frivolous gimmick by the indian govt is over soon and Zakir Sahab is not uselessly harassed . Respect for Naik
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Jul 08, 2016 01:09pm
@Naureen, Chennai
Well said!
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Jul 08, 2016 02:05pm
@Tapish modern time? oh yes, where people becoming social, botfriend girlfriend culture, adultery, drinking,lgbt, bribery, cheating, etc. Correcto.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:10pm
@Gangu Tailee Wait! You will convert soon.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:53pm
@Saifullah Yeah we should believe you because a Pakistani sitting 1000 KMs away says so.
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Jul 08, 2016 02:55pm
@Fawad i salute u
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Jul 08, 2016 03:21pm
@k k tiwari I agree but with consideration that Naik is one of them as well.He seems a true scholar with right approach.Whether one is hindu or christian or Muslim.
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Jul 08, 2016 03:35pm
@Naureen, Chennai "Both my daughters are well settled in Hyderabad & Bangalore.. Their husbands are working with leading MNCs and to be fair, we have not seen any rising difficulties or discrimination under Modi"
Many thanks to you Naureen for acknowledging the essence of Indianness in a forum such as this where people do not understand the meaning of secularism, and separation of religion from state. By and large Indians have come to terms with the fact that religion is a very personal thing, and has no bearing on your social/political/and career prospects. There is space for all humans and beliefs, and it is not necessary to kill each other to exist.
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Jul 08, 2016 05:54pm
Silly allegationd against him. He never taught terrorism
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Jul 08, 2016 07:34pm
@Muhammad Abdull Then he should not worry.
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Jul 08, 2016 08:44pm
@NO MULLAIYAT, Well said I agree.
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Jul 08, 2016 09:51pm
Welcome to Pakistan, Dr. Naik...
Its Never Too late :)
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Jul 09, 2016 01:28am
Any attempt to ban Naik is bound to backfire! In an age of Social Media and Internet, it is impossible to stop someone expressing his views. The right approach is to try to alter his views, if society has a convincing counter narrative
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Jul 09, 2016 02:36am
His not like that as you people think about him. He his a good person and kindness person. His showing right way to the peoples and the world. I am a his fan n follower so if I did any mistake then his not responsiblty. Ok . If you want fight, fight against terrorism not about innocent peoples. We should fight against terrorism.
Third wworld war should be against to terrorism ok. All ccountries cometogether and figh against to terrorist people
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Jul 09, 2016 03:04am
Indian government has started investigating his speeches.. It's good!! They will at least understand the true message..
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Jul 09, 2016 04:22am
What about killing of innocent minorities by the act and speech of Modi, Advani, Tokadia etc. Dr Zahir only tells to be terrorist against those who terrorize innocent people. If RSS or Bajrangis are terrorizing innocent then they are afraid of his talk. Good citizens always welcome his speech.
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Jul 09, 2016 04:24am
only in UK and Canada because of intolerance by certain christian group.
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Jul 09, 2016 05:37am
Wrong decision
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Jul 09, 2016 09:35am
@KS , I think Canada is considered as most liberal country in the world. Still it barred him to speak. hope you will say "welcome to the most liberal country" for that too...
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Jul 09, 2016 10:00am
@Saifullah If you have such a problem with India, I suggest you move to Pakistan or Saudi Arabia
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Jul 09, 2016 10:18am
The the whole lot of RSS, Bajrangis, VHP and all hate mongers from Hindutwa forces to be tried.
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Jul 09, 2016 10:19am
@Geo political untrue. You need to support with proof. Don't generalise
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Jul 09, 2016 10:22am
@AXH Before that there are list of names Mr Advani,Mr Modi, Tokadia, Shivsena Leaders, Baba Ramdev, Yogi Adityanath, SadhviPrachi go scot free in spite of inciting violence against Indian Muslims directly and indirectly
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Jul 09, 2016 10:22am
@Geo political You dislike peace and wish to promote violence .
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Jul 09, 2016 10:24am
@Fawad Only former colonial master UK and Canada because of Christian groups pressure
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Jul 09, 2016 10:25am
@Saifullah with modi govt, two Muslim students got top ranked in HSLC exam studied at RSS backed madrassa. And BJP government offered them free education to top level college and university.
Wasn't happened when other parties ruled.
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Jul 09, 2016 10:26am
@shankar While the likes of Baba Ramdev, Yogi Adityanath, SadhviPrachi go scot free in spite of inciting violence against Indian Muslims, innocent people are being harassed
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Jul 09, 2016 10:47am
Four Indian well educated Muslims admitted that they were inspired by Preacher Zakir Naik for their interest in joining IS. Any religious preacher from any religion spreading hatred and condemning other religions must be penalized as such preaching encourages violence and intolerance in the world.
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Jul 09, 2016 11:37am
@Muhammad Abdull
You can call it silly. In Pakistan we are used to people taking our public rallies and openly speaking against neighbours including inciting people for terror attacks. We have done nothing. now let India show us how to deal with such people.
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Jul 09, 2016 11:43am
@Saifullah .How do you know?
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Jul 09, 2016 12:32pm
@Studentsindhi - Gimmick? Zakir has mocked Hindu god sitting in India....u got it? what would have happened if a non muslims is mocking your god sitting in Pakistan...
Hindus are too secular and too much of anything is bad...need to teach him the correct approach...
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Jul 09, 2016 12:33pm
He only talks about what is there in Islam. Every point he gives, he dutifully quotes the exact verse for it. Both in Arabic and it's translation. So if Islam is a religion of Peace, how can he be a peddler of hate? or is there something wrong that i just said?
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Jul 09, 2016 12:32pm
@Salman Good you didnt mention tolerance ,liberty, equality ,freedom, non violence, scientific approach to life..... These are all aspects which you benefit from but are ungrateful to acknowledge.
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Jul 09, 2016 01:58pm
@Shahid It is not necessary what you know is true.
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Jul 09, 2016 02:00pm
The world is in a mess because of individuals and organisations claiming to be experts in comparative religious assessment. Why do we need comparisons among religions ? Let everyone live their own lives and avoid downplaying other person's beliefs. This is what needs to be banned and stopped.
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Jul 09, 2016 05:00pm
Dr Naik India has been 'told' to be on your tail by the countries who banned him. One slip and 'get him'!
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Jul 09, 2016 05:21pm
I have watched many of his speeches on TV ... specially the one's where he debates on stage with non Muslims. He has excellent knowledge of Islam and other faiths and he is a very eloquent debator. All his speeches are open to public and recorded and are widely available on Youtube. Agree with him or not but I have NEVER come across a single instance where he promoted terrorism against non Muslims. His speeches are watched by millions yet these same people don't find a reason to wake up one morning and start whacking non Muslims.
The corrupt Hasina Wajid govt under the very watchful eyes of India wanted a scapegoat to divert attention from their collective failures and brutal crackdown of opposition and religious parties hence dumping it on Dr. Naik.
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Jul 09, 2016 05:20pm
@Kaly Please can you provide a quote with source or link to show where and when he mocked a Hindu god?
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Jul 09, 2016 06:01pm
This person is banned from entering UK & Canada.
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Jul 09, 2016 06:43pm
@lafanga - go and search youtube videos. you will find it instead of demanding us the evidence. This is not a court and you aren't a judge here. If you want to remain with your eyes closed, no one can open it up. All the best!
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Jul 09, 2016 06:52pm
First MF Hussain was harassed now Dr. Zakir Naik. He can easily get citizenship in two dozen countries, nothing for him, his prosecution will defame India internationally. Instead of ordering probe Indian government should have categorically rejected BD's papers paper claim about Dr. zakir Naik
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Jul 09, 2016 09:04pm
@Third Empire do you know he is banned in countries where many pakistanis live and want to go?
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Jul 09, 2016 09:21pm
@Fayez Noor
Thanks for your very clear thoughts. We need to clearly understand the problem and attack the root, rather than taking a few emotional decisions.
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Jul 09, 2016 11:11pm
@nitin Oh really, wake up man!
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Jul 09, 2016 11:16pm
@KS You mean "Hippocracy"
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Jul 09, 2016 11:23pm
@Gangu Tailee Nothing new about that.
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Jul 09, 2016 11:32pm
@MA We all the "Inside" story.
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Jul 10, 2016 12:15am
Dr. Zakir is highly respected scholar of Muslim world. Thousands of people around the world embraced Islam due to his speeches. We fully support Dr. Zakir and strongly condemn any action against him or his organization.
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Jul 10, 2016 09:28am
@Abdulla Hussain I doubt if "his prosecution will defame India internationally". At the most a few countries will take exception - that should be okay. The western countries know what he is given that some of them already banned his entry. Most other Asian countries won't have much to say. Even Muslim majority Malaysia has banned him.
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Jul 10, 2016 09:38am
Naik don't read the questions. His analysis is very objective in nature and lacks logic behind the explanations. his 2+2=4 logic is most pathetic when he correlates every other question.
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Jul 10, 2016 12:14pm
@Super Lol he is not banned in USA nor in Malaysia , only in canada and UK. Insted he is a respectable personality in Malaysia and they support him. That is why they say Half Knowledge is poisonous like you are have about Dr.Zakir Niak.
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Jul 10, 2016 02:20pm
@Saifullah Watch his videos and then tell me if you would not be offended at any of his videos if you were a non muslim
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