Quick Info
| Profession | Public Speaker |
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| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Zakir Naik
03/01/2026
Zakir Naik’s official X account posted that his Facebook page had surpassed 25 million followers worldwide. The post also identified the Facebook page as the official page for his content and updates, indicating continued growth of his online reach in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zakir Abdul Karim Naik |
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| Nick Name | Deedat plus |
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 |
Favourites
| Favourite Book | Quran |
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| Favourite Public Speaker | Ahmed Deedat |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/drzakiranaik/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/zakirnaik | |
| https://x.com/drzakiranaik | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@DrZakirNaik |
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. |