Zakir Abdul Karim Naik (Arabic: ذاكر عبد الكريم نايك; born 18 October 1965) is an Indian Islamic televangelist and preacher.
A medical doctor by professional training, Dr Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion.
Dr Zakir Naik |
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Naik in the Maldives in May 2010 |
| Born | 18 October 1965 (age 54)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Education | MBBS |
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| Alma mater | - Kishinchand
- Chellaram College
- Topiwala National Medical College
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| Occupation | President of Islamic Research Foundation, Public speaker |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Known for | Dawah
Founder of Peace TV, Peace TV Bangla, Peace TV Urdu and Peace TV Chinese |
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| Board member of | Islamic Research Foundation, Islamic International School and United Islamic Aid |
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| Spouse(s) | Farhat Naik |
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| Children | Fariq Naik, Zikra Naik, Rushdaa Naik |
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| Awards | King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam, 2015 |
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| Website | |
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