Quick Info
| Profession | Public Speaker |
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| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Zakir Naik
Naik drew backlash in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan after publicly defending the Taliban's restrictions on girls' secondary and higher education. He argued the measures were only a deferral until security could be ensured, and critics including exiled Afghan lawmaker Mariam Solaimankhil responded sharply.
In an interview published after an undercover-style sting by an Indian media network, Naik said he would not return to India while the BJP remains in power, citing the risk of being unable to leave again. He again rejected the money laundering and hate speech allegations against him as unsupported by evidence.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed private discussions with India about Naik's extradition but avoided any commitment to hand him over. Anwar said Malaysia would proceed cautiously and respect the rule of law and bilateral ties.
Naik's official X account announced that his Facebook page had passed 25 million followers worldwide. The page is presented as the official home for his content and updates.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zakir Abdul Karim Naik |
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| Nick Name | Deedat plus |
| Current Residence | Malaysia (reported to be based in Putrajaya) |
| Residency Status | Holds Malaysian permanent resident status, according to reports from October 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| MBBS | Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, University of Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| School | St. Peter’s High School, Mumbai |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Listening to Islamic Spiritual Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Farhat Naik |
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Career
| Debut as Islamic Preacher | 1991-Present |
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| Founder | Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) |
| Known For | Dawah, comparative religion, Peace TV |
| Legal Status | Wanted by Indian authorities on money laundering and hate speech allegations, which he denies |
Favourites
| Favourite Book | Quran |
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| Favourite Public Speaker | Ahmed Deedat |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). | |
| 2. He met the Islamic preacher Ahmed Deedat in 1987 and was greatly influenced by him. | |
| 3. In 1991, Naik started his work in Dawah, which involves the teachings of Islam. | |
| 4. His first debate was in 1994 on the views of Taslima Nasreen regarding Islam, based on her book Lajja. | |
| 5. The debate was held at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh and was titled "Is Religious Fundamentalism a Stumbling Block to Freedom of Expression?" | |
| 6. In July 2013, he was honored as the Islamic Personality of the Year by the 17th Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA). | |
| 7. He was awarded the King Faisal International Prize in 2015. | |
| 8. Malaysia banned him from delivering public talks across all states in 2019, citing concerns over racial harmony and national security. |
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