Islamic Research Foundation

Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai , India

At a Glance :- 

DR ZAKIR NAIK - Founder & President of Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Peace TV Satellite Channel, Islamic International School (IIS), International Da'wah Training Programme (IDTP)

Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, a medical doctor by professional training, Dr Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion.

King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam 2015

Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) for Islamic Personality of the Year 2013

Honorary Doctorate 2014

Da'ee Ummah- The Highest Religious Award of Kelantan, Malaysia, 2019 

Dr Zakir Naik was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He attended Kishinchand Chellaram College  and studied medicine at the Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and later the University of Mumbai, where he obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS).

 The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai, India, is a registered non-profit public charitable trust. It was established in February 1991. It promotes Islamic Da’wah - the proper presentation, understanding and appreciation of Islam, as well as removing misconceptions about Islam - amongst less aware Muslims and non-Muslims. 

In 1991 he started working in the field of Dawah, and founded the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Naik's wife, Farhat Naik, is the President of the women's section of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).

Naik said in 2006 that he was inspired by Ahmed Deedat, an Islamic preacher whom he met in 1987. (Naik is sometimes referred to as "Deedat plus", a label given to him by Deedat.)

Naik founded the Islamic International School  in Mumbai. and United Islamic Aid, which provides scholarship to poor and destitute Muslim  youth.

The Islamic Research Foundation website describes Naik as "the ideologue and driving force behind Peace TV Network". Naik's channel is to promote "Truth, Justice, Morality, Harmony and Wisdom for the whole of humankind", mentions its website.  

IRF uses modern technology for its activities, where ever feasible. Its presentation of Islam reach millions of people worldwide through international satellite T.V. channels, cable T.V. networks, internet and the print media. IRF's activities and facilities provide the much needed understanding about the truth and excellence of Islamic teachings - based on the glorious Qur'an and authentic Hadith, as well as adhering to reasons, logic and scientific facts.