Zakir Naik

"Heartfelt Apologies": Zakir Naik After Outrage Over Remarks In Malaysia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik apologised on Tuesday for making comments about race in multi-ethnic Malaysia which sparked calls for his expulsion, a day after being questioned by the police.

Zakir Naik, Wanted In India, Banned From Making Speeches In Malaysia

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted by India over allegations of terror-related activities and inciting extremism through hate speeches, has been banned from giving speeches in Malaysia

Malaysia Quizzes Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik As Pressure Mounts

India News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

Malaysian police Monday questioned controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for allegedly making insensitive remarks about race in India, as pressure mounts on authorities to kick him out.

Malaysia Says Can Revoke Zakir Naik's 'Permanent Resident' Status

World News | ANI | Friday August 16, 2019

Malaysia can revoke the Permanent Resident (PR) status of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik should it be proven that his actions harmed the country's "well-being", the country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday.

Malaysia To Question Zakir Naik For Comments Against Malaysian Hindus

World News | Reuters | Friday August 16, 2019

Malaysian authorities will summon controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday.

ISIS-Inspired Group Influenced By Zakir Naik, Say Officials: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Members of an "ISIS-inspired" terror group arrested from Maharashtra in January for allegedly planning mass killing at a temple were inspired by speeches of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, according to an Anti-Terrorism Squad charge sheet filed in a Mumbai court.

India Pursuing Extradition Request Of Zakir Naik With Malaysia: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 11, 2019

India continues to pursue its request for extradition of Zakir Naik and it has been informed by the Malaysian government that its appeal is under consultation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Thursday.

India To Pursue Zakir Naik's Extradition Request With Malaysia: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The External Affairs Ministry today said it would continue to pursue with Malaysia its request for extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, two days after the Malaysian Prime Minister said that his country has the right to not extradite Zakir Naik as he claims he will not get a fair trial back home.

Indian Agencies Desperate To Stick Charge Against Me: Zakir Naik

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, booked by the Enforcement Directorate for money laundering, Tuesday claimed investigating agencies were "desperately" trying to get "something to stick on him" on the instructions of their "political bosses".

Have Right To Not Extradite Zakir Naik, Says Malaysian PM: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite controversial preacher Zakir Naik to India, since the fugitive evangelist claims he will not get a fair trial back home, according to a media report.

Zakir Naik Got Donations From Unknown ''Well-Wishers'': Probe Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2019

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik received crores of funds in his and his trusts' bank accounts from unidentified "well-wishers" over the years for his speeches that spread "hatred and incited Muslim youths" to take up terrorism, an Enforcement Directorate probe has found.

"Earnings Reflected In Tax Returns": Zakir Naik On Money-Laundering Probe

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 10, 2019

Absconding tele-evangelist Zakir Naik on Friday slammed the Enforcement Director (ED) for alleging that though he had no earnings and he had transferred Rs 46 crore in a six-year period.

Ready To Return To India If Not Arrested Till Conviction, Says Zakir Naik

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has said he is ready to return to India if the Supreme Court gives an assurance that he would not be arrested till his conviction.

Chargesheet Against Zakir Naik For Money Laundering Into Real Estate

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate Thursday filed its first direct charge sheet against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on charges of laundering criminal money to the tune of Rs 193 crore and allegedly creating illegal real estate assets worth crores in India and abroad, officials said.

"Congress Hates Me, Dreams Of Killing Me", Says PM Modi In Madhya Pradesh

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress "dreams of killing me" but the entire nation stood behind him, as he campaigned in Madhya Pradesh for the national election. He also attacked the party over its leader Digvijaya Singh being seen in a video sharing stage with controversial preacher Zakir Naik and said: "Doob maro Congress-w...