Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and public speaker. He was born on October 18, 1965, in Mumbai, India. Naik is known for his efforts in promoting Islamic teachings and engaging in interfaith dialogues.

Naik is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), an organization that aims to provide a better understanding of Islam and promote religious harmony. He has delivered numerous lectures and debates on Islam, often covering topics such as comparative religion, science, and social issues.

Zakir Naik Quotes

1. “Do not back bite one another.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

2. “Purpose of life is to worship Allah and attain Jannah.”
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3. “Doing Dawah of Islam to Non- Muslims is the responsibility of every Muslim.”
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4. “In Islam forcing anyone to accept Islam is prohibited.”
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5. “If exposure to the body is modernism, then animals are more modern than humans.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

6. “Miswak is purifying the mouth and pleasing to the Lord.”
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7. “If women wear revealing clothes, they have more chances of getting raped.”
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8. “Al-Qur’an is not a book of science, but a book of signs.”
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9. “No Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus Christ peace be upon him.”
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10. “The concept of God espoused by a religion cannot be judged by merely observing the practice of its followers.”
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11. “Whoever is deprived of gentleness, He is deprived of goodness.”
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12. “If you want to learn about a study about Islam, go study Islam, don’t study the Muslim, Islam is perfect. Muslims are not.”
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13. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent.”
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14. “To those who disbelieve in Quran shall be the losers in the hereafter.”
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15. “We can’t abuse, we can’t criticize, we can’t speak badly about those who they (non-Muslim) call upon besides Allah(SWT).”
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16. “You can’t force a person to become a better Muslim. But you can be the reason for a person to change for the best.
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17. “The media says Islam is the solution to all problems of humanity. Actually, Islam is the solution to the problems of humanity.”
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18. “As machines need instruction manuals for smooth operation, Mankind- the most complicated machine of all needs the Quran.”
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19. “If a Muslim becomes a non-Muslim and propagates his/her new religion, then it is as good as treason. There is a death penalty Muslim for such a person.”
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20. “In Islam, a woman is considered a homemaker. She is not considered as a housewife, because she is not married to the house.”
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21. “Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures.”
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22. “Marxism, Freudianism, and other ‘non-religious’ beliefs tried to attack the roots of organized religion. But these, in turn, developed into belief systems themselves.”
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23. “If he is terrorizing the terrorists, if he is terrorizing America the terrorist I am with him. Every Muslim
should be a terrorist.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

24. “How can we allow this ( building of churches and temples in an Islamic nation) when their religion is
wrong… when their worshipping is wrong?”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

25. “As machines need instruction manuals for smooth operation, mankind – the most complicated machine
of all – needs the Quran.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

26. “You can not force a person to become a better Muslim but you can be the reason for a person to change
for the best.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

27. “Those who disbelieve in this Quran.. shall be the losers in the hereafter.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

28. “We can not abuse, we can not criticize, we can not speak badly about those whom they (non-muslims) call upon besides Allah (SWT).”
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29. “I am not an expert in any field, but Islam. I have not even completed my graduation. But the twist of destiny and the grace of Allah gave me an opportunity to spread the truth of Islam.”
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30. “If you want to judge how civilized a nation is, look at how they treat their women.”
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31. “If you want peace, remove the injustice.”
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32. “Not forcing my opinion on anyone, I’m just presenting my views. If you like it, okay. If you don’t, it’s your problem.”
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33. “Islam is a religion of peace that encourages Muslims to seek knowledge and tolerance of other faiths.”
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34. “As far as terrorism is concerned, I have repeatedly condemned terrorism in all its forms and I do not support any kind of terrorism or any kind of violence.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

35. “If you analyze the Quran, you’ll find that almost all of the scientific knowledge that is mentioned in the Quran has been proven by modern science.”
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36. “In Islam, if you want to judge any action, you have to judge it according to the Quran and the Hadith, not according to your own personal likes or dislikes.”
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37. “The Quran and the Hadith are the two primary sources of Islamic knowledge, and we should base our understanding of Islam on these sources, not on the opinions of individuals or scholars.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

38. “It is the duty of every Muslim to spread the message of Islam and to invite people to the truth, but we should do so in a respectful and peaceful manner.”
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39. “The media often portrays Islam in a negative light, but we should not be discouraged. We should continue to spread the truth about Islam and correct any misconceptions.”
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40. “Islam is a complete way of life that provides guidance on all aspects of life, including politics, economics, and social issues.”
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41. “The greatest act of worship in Islam is to worship Allah alone, without associating any partners with Him.”
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42. “The purpose of life is to worship Allah and to seek His pleasure by doing good deeds and following His commandments.”
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43. “Islam teaches us to respect and care for our parents, to be kind to our neighbors, and to help those in need.”
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44. “The Quran is a miracle that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) over 1400 years ago, and it continues to guide and inspire millions of people today.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik

45. “Islam is a religion of peace, and it condemns all forms of violence and aggression.”
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46. “In Islam, we are taught to be humble, to seek knowledge, and to treat others with kindness and compassion.”
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47. “The beauty of Islam lies in its simplicity, clarity, and practicality. It provides us with a complete framework for living a meaningful and fulfilling life.”
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48. “Islam emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, mercy, and compassion, and teaches us to treat others the way we would like to be treated.”
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49. “The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a mercy to all of humanity, and his life serves as an example for us to follow.”
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50. “Islam is not just a religion, it’s a way of life. It teaches us to be mindful of our actions, to seek knowledge, and to be the best version of ourselves.”
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51. “The key to understanding Islam is to study the Quran and the Hadith in depth, and to seek guidance from qualified scholars who have knowledge and expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.”
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52.“The psychological constitution of man is such that he accepts the existence of the Creator unless he has been conditioned to believe the contrary. In other words, belief in God requires no condition, while a rejection of God does.”
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53.“It is a blatant, open secret that the attack on the twin towers was done by George Bush himself.”
— Dr. Zakir Naik