Dr. Zakir Naik is an Islamic preacher, public speaker, and writer from India. He is known for his debates and public speeches on Islam and comparative religion. Dr. Naik founded the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in Mumbai, India, in 1991, which is a non-profit organization that promotes Islamic propagation and comparative religion. He has also launched Peace TV, a satellite television channel in English, Urdu, and Hindi languages that broadcasts religious programs. Dr. Zakir Naik has been awarded various international honors and has a large following among Muslims worldwide. However, his views and statements have also been controversial and have faced criticism from different sections of society.
