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{{Quote||"The pig is one of the filthiest animals on earth. It lives and thrives on muck, faeces and dirt. It is the best scavenger that I know that God has produced." }} Naik also believes that diet has psychological/ethical consequences and one is what one eats : {{Quote||"The pig is the most shameless animal on the face of the earth. It is the only animal that invites its friends to have sex with its mate. In America, most people consume pork. Many times after dance parties, they have swapping of wives; many say 'you sleep with my wife and I will sleep with your wife.' If you eat pigs then you behave like pigs" }} He also says: {{Quote||"Eating of pork can cause no less than seventy different types of diseases. A person can have various helminthes like roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, etc." <ref>IRF.net: Misconceptions About Islam (FAQs) Question 11 of Section A</ref>}} | {{Quote||"The pig is one of the filthiest animals on earth. It lives and thrives on muck, faeces and dirt. It is the best scavenger that I know that God has produced." }} Naik also believes that diet has psychological/ethical consequences and one is what one eats : {{Quote||"The pig is the most shameless animal on the face of the earth. It is the only animal that invites its friends to have sex with its mate. In America, most people consume pork. Many times after dance parties, they have swapping of wives; many say 'you sleep with my wife and I will sleep with your wife.' If you eat pigs then you behave like pigs" }} He also says: {{Quote||"Eating of pork can cause no less than seventy different types of diseases. A person can have various helminthes like roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, etc." <ref>IRF.net: Misconceptions About Islam (FAQs) Question 11 of Section A</ref>}} | ||
=== Hijab === | ===Hijab=== | ||
Naik supports the practice of [[hijab]], or the covering of a woman's [[aura]]. He writes that in Islam, a woman is required to cover herself entirely except for her face and hands up to her wrists. He claims that [[Islam]] thus protects women from the lust of men. For men, he prescribes looking away from women if immodest thoughts enter their minds. | Naik supports the practice of [[hijab]], or the covering of a woman's [[aura]]. He writes that in Islam, a woman is required to cover herself entirely except for her face and hands up to her wrists. He claims that [[Islam]] thus protects women from the lust of men. For men, he prescribes looking away from women if immodest thoughts enter their minds. | ||
=== Polygamy === | ===Polygamy=== | ||
Naik argues that [[Polygamy|polygyny]], or the Muslim practice of taking up to four wives is justified as it is in the best interest of both women and men. He claims it protects the modesty of women, while keeping men from going astray. He writes in his website that human males are polygamous by nature and that a man is less likely to cheat if he has more than one wife. He also believes that there are more marriageable women than men in the world and claims: {{Quote||"If every woman got married to only one man, there would be over thirty million females in U.S.A, four million females in Great Britain, 5 million females in Germany and nine million females in Russia who would not find a husband. Thus the only two options before a woman who cannot find a husband is to marry a married man or to become public property."}} | Naik argues that [[Polygamy|polygyny]], or the Muslim practice of taking up to four wives is justified as it is in the best interest of both women and men. He claims it protects the modesty of women, while keeping men from going astray. He writes in his website that human males are polygamous by nature and that a man is less likely to cheat if he has more than one wife. He also believes that there are more marriageable women than men in the world and claims: {{Quote||"If every woman got married to only one man, there would be over thirty million females in U.S.A, four million females in Great Britain, 5 million females in Germany and nine million females in Russia who would not find a husband. Thus the only two options before a woman who cannot find a husband is to marry a married man or to become public property."}} | ||
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Some have criticized Naik for trying to subvert basic democtatic rights in India (for promoting Shari'ah) by exploiting the same freedoms given to him in Indian democracy. He is considered one of the leading "Parasitic Intellectual Jihadis" in the democratic world for this reason. A Parasitic Intellectual Jihadi is one who exploits the very freedom and equal rights given to him in a non-Muslim majority nation to subvert the same for non-Muslims. | Some have criticized Naik for trying to subvert basic democtatic rights in India (for promoting Shari'ah) by exploiting the same freedoms given to him in Indian democracy. He is considered one of the leading "Parasitic Intellectual Jihadis" in the democratic world for this reason. A Parasitic Intellectual Jihadi is one who exploits the very freedom and equal rights given to him in a non-Muslim majority nation to subvert the same for non-Muslims. | ||
== Debates and Dialogues == | ==Debates and Dialogues== | ||
Naik sometimes participates in debates as part of his public activities. His supporters find two events notable: | Naik sometimes participates in debates as part of his public activities. His supporters find two events notable: | ||
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===Ali Sina's Challenge=== | ===Ali Sina's Challenge=== | ||
Internet debater Ali Sina's offer to Naik for a written debate has remained unanswered for over 3 years.<ref>Faithfreedom.org - [http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaik.htm | Internet debater Ali Sina's offer to Naik for a written debate has remained unanswered for over 3 years.<ref>Faithfreedom.org - [http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaik.htm The Challenge to debate with Dr. Zakir Naik] </ref> | ||
After numerous attempts to reach out to Naik, Sina has been instructed by Naik's assistants that Naik does not participate in written debate. Sina has instead been posed a counter challenge by Naik's supporters to arrange for a live audience of at least 10,000 people. Sina, in counter claim, says this demand is not justified and cites the threat to his life from Islamic terrorists as well as the lack of time in a televised debate. He has instead offered to publish the written debate on his website. <ref>Faithfreedom.org - [http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaikp2.htm | After numerous attempts to reach out to Naik, Sina has been instructed by Naik's assistants that Naik does not participate in written debate. Sina has instead been posed a counter challenge by Naik's supporters to arrange for a live audience of at least 10,000 people. Sina, in counter claim, says this demand is not justified and cites the threat to his life from Islamic terrorists as well as the lack of time in a televised debate. He has instead offered to publish the written debate on his website. <ref>Faithfreedom.org - [http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaikp2.htm The Challenge to debate with Dr. Zakir Naik p2] </ref> | ||
===Refusal to Debate Sam Shamoun=== | ===Refusal to Debate Sam Shamoun=== | ||
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{{Quote|1=[http://www.answering-islam.org/Responses/Naik/index.htm Responses to Zakir Naik - Answering-Islam]|2=Just like Ali Sina, we regularly receive challenges from Muslims that we should debate with Zakir Naik. We are ready, we have said so to Zakir Naik and his team. It is Zakir Naik who refuses to face our debate representative Sam Shamoun.}} | {{Quote|1=[http://www.answering-islam.org/Responses/Naik/index.htm Responses to Zakir Naik - Answering-Islam]|2=Just like Ali Sina, we regularly receive challenges from Muslims that we should debate with Zakir Naik. We are ready, we have said so to Zakir Naik and his team. It is Zakir Naik who refuses to face our debate representative Sam Shamoun.}} | ||
== Naik's Supporters == | ==Naik's Supporters== | ||
Naik supporters claim that Naik can quote, from memory, Islamic scriptures like the Quran and the hadith, and also books from other religions like the [[Taurat|Old Testament]], the [[Injil|New Testament]], the Vedas, and the Manu Smriti. | Naik supporters claim that Naik can quote, from memory, Islamic scriptures like the Quran and the hadith, and also books from other religions like the [[Taurat|Old Testament]], the [[Injil|New Testament]], the Vedas, and the Manu Smriti. | ||
== Naik's Critics == | ==Naik's Critics== | ||
===Muslim Critics=== | ===Muslim Critics=== | ||
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Other Muslims like Sheikh Taj-Al Halily and the members of the Muslim Canadian Congress have also rejected this viewpoint on Christmas wishes. <ref>[http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=5128&only Merry Christmas = Murder] Little Green Footballs</ref> | Other Muslims like Sheikh Taj-Al Halily and the members of the Muslim Canadian Congress have also rejected this viewpoint on Christmas wishes. <ref>[http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=5128&only Merry Christmas = Murder] Little Green Footballs</ref> | ||
In response to questions about Naik, Darul Ifta, an Islamic organization in India which issues advice and fatwas has said that "one should not rely upon his speeches"<ref name="q7077"/>, "his knowledge is not deep"<ref name="q171"/> and that"he is deviated from the path of well-versed Ulama"<ref name="q2415"/>. They also say that Naik is "spreading mischievous things and misguiding simple Muslims to wrong path"<ref name="q110"/> and that "he is religiously deviated, some of his talks are unauthentic." <ref name="q11443"/> They advise other Muslims that "one is most probably feared to fall in fitnah by listening his speeches."<ref name="q9421"/> | In response to questions about Naik, Darul Ifta, an Islamic organization in India which issues advice and fatwas has said that "one should not rely upon his speeches"<ref name="q7077" />, "his knowledge is not deep"<ref name="q171" /> and that"he is deviated from the path of well-versed Ulama"<ref name="q2415" />. They also say that Naik is "spreading mischievous things and misguiding simple Muslims to wrong path"<ref name="q110" /> and that "he is religiously deviated, some of his talks are unauthentic." <ref name="q11443" /> They advise other Muslims that "one is most probably feared to fall in fitnah by listening his speeches."<ref name="q9421" /> | ||
Complete quotes from Darul Ifta are given below: | Complete quotes from Darul Ifta are given below: | ||
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Non-Muslim critics have claimed that Naik's views on "Idol worship in Islam" are hypocritical. They pointed out that he deliberately talking only of "standing on idols" and nothing else which could be deemed disrespectful (like spitting or kicking).<ref>[http://www.faithfreedom.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16082 Idol Worship in Islam] Faith Freedom International forum</ref> | Non-Muslim critics have claimed that Naik's views on "Idol worship in Islam" are hypocritical. They pointed out that he deliberately talking only of "standing on idols" and nothing else which could be deemed disrespectful (like spitting or kicking).<ref>[http://www.faithfreedom.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16082 Idol Worship in Islam] Faith Freedom International forum</ref> | ||
He has also claimed that eating pork can lead a human to acting like a pig, an assertion which has produced much criticism. <ref>[http://www.faithfreedom.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14954&sid=67fe67c45c6858079bef7f854faa8d3b | He has also claimed that eating pork can lead a human to acting like a pig, an assertion which has produced much criticism. <ref>[http://www.faithfreedom.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14954&sid=67fe67c45c6858079bef7f854faa8d3b Zakir Naik: If you eat pigs then you behave like pigs]Faith Freedom International Forum</ref> | ||
Critics also point to Naik's strident debating style to claim that he wants to raise communal feelings.<ref>[http://p081.ezboard.com/fhinduunityfrm11.showMessage?topicID=7.topic Zakir Naik must apologize] Hindu unity</ref> During the Bangalore debate, Naik criticised other religions including Hinduism. His co-speaker Sri Sri Ravi Shankar simply replied, "to each their belief, and it is not our position to question them."<ref>[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8457665130451146736&q=zakir+naik+ravi Dr Zakir Naik & Ravi Shankar Debate]</ref> | Critics also point to Naik's strident debating style to claim that he wants to raise communal feelings.<ref>[http://p081.ezboard.com/fhinduunityfrm11.showMessage?topicID=7.topic Zakir Naik must apologize] Hindu unity</ref> During the Bangalore debate, Naik criticised other religions including Hinduism. His co-speaker Sri Sri Ravi Shankar simply replied, "to each their belief, and it is not our position to question them."<ref>[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8457665130451146736&q=zakir+naik+ravi Dr Zakir Naik & Ravi Shankar Debate]</ref> | ||
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Various published sources, such as the CIA Factbook, contradict Naik's claims that there are more women than men in groups of marriageable age than men, a key point in his defense of Islamic polygyny.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ CIA world-factbook]</ref> Critics say this undercuts his rationale for polygamy. | Various published sources, such as the CIA Factbook, contradict Naik's claims that there are more women than men in groups of marriageable age than men, a key point in his defense of Islamic polygyny.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ CIA world-factbook]</ref> Critics say this undercuts his rationale for polygamy. | ||
Ali Sina, | Ali Sina, a prominent internet critic of Islam, has claimed that Naik is a showman who twists the truth and fools his audience. He has reviewed the debate between Campbell and Naik and claims that Naik misrepresented Islam with his statements.<ref>Ali Sina - [http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/NaikCampbellintro.htm World's Greatest Showman] Faith Freedom International, Dec 6, 2006 </ref> | ||
Also in June of 2010, UK Home Secretary, Theresa May, banned Zakir Naik from entering the country due to past statements of his apparently supporting terrorism and Islamic terrorists such as Osama bin Laden. He had been due to give a series of lectures at arenas in Wembley Arena and Sheffield. | Also in June of 2010, UK Home Secretary, Theresa May, banned Zakir Naik from entering the country due to past statements of his apparently supporting terrorism and Islamic terrorists such as Osama bin Laden. He had been due to give a series of lectures at arenas in Wembley Arena and Sheffield. | ||
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;Naik publications and debates | ;Naik publications and debates | ||
;Anti-Naik | *[http://www.irf.net/book3.zip Qur'an and Modern Science - Compatible Or Incompatible?] ''(book)'' | ||
*[http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/NaikCampbellintro.htm Ali Sina's commentary on debate between Zakir Naik and William Campbell] | *[http://www.irf.net/islamandterrorism.zip Islam and Terrorism] ''(book)'' | ||
*[http://answering-islam.org/Responses/Naik/index.htm Christian rebuttals to some of Naik's theories] | |||
*[http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaik.htm Challenge by Ali Sina] | ;Anti-Naik | ||
*[http://www.adduonline.org/articles/bible2.htm Zakir Naik's Error in Using Bible to prove Islam correct] | |||
*[http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/NaikCampbellintro.htm Ali Sina's commentary on debate between Zakir Naik and William Campbell] | |||
*[http://answering-islam.org/Responses/Naik/index.htm Christian rebuttals to some of Naik's theories] | |||
*[http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/ZakirNaik.htm Challenge by Ali Sina] | |||
*[http://www.adduonline.org/articles/bible2.htm Zakir Naik's Error in Using Bible to prove Islam correct] | |||
;Naik in the News | ;Naik in the News | ||
*[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2276753/Muslim-fanatics-spouting-British-TV-Extremists-use-fringe-stations-terror-murder-torture-gay-people.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Muslim fanatics spouting on British TV: Extremists use fringe stations to call for terror, murder and the torture of gay people] ''- Chris Greenwood, Daily Mail, February 11, 2013'' | *[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2276753/Muslim-fanatics-spouting-British-TV-Extremists-use-fringe-stations-terror-murder-torture-gay-people.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Muslim fanatics spouting on British TV: Extremists use fringe stations to call for terror, murder and the torture of gay people] ''- Chris Greenwood, Daily Mail, February 11, 2013'' | ||
*[{{Reference archive|1=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704365204575317833268479268.html|2=2013-03-19}} The Trouble with Dr. Zakir Naik ] ''- Sadanand Dhume, The Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2010'' | *[{{Reference archive|1=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704365204575317833268479268.html|2=2013-03-19}} The Trouble with Dr. Zakir Naik] ''- Sadanand Dhume, The Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2010'' | ||
*[http://www.haindavakeralam.com/HKPage.aspx?PageID=16669 Indian Govt may ban Dr. Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV' for 'hate propaganda'] ''- Haindava Keralam, June 12, 2012'' | *[http://www.haindavakeralam.com/HKPage.aspx?PageID=16669 Indian Govt may ban Dr. Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV' for 'hate propaganda'] ''- Haindava Keralam, June 12, 2012'' | ||
*[http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/06/22/controversial-muslim-televangelist-zakir-naik-banned-from-toronto-conference/ Indian preacher Controversial Muslim televangelist Zakir Naik banned from Toronto conference] ''- Kathryn Blaze Carlson, National Post, June 22, 2010'' | *[http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/06/22/controversial-muslim-televangelist-zakir-naik-banned-from-toronto-conference/ Indian preacher Controversial Muslim televangelist Zakir Naik banned from Toronto conference] ''- Kathryn Blaze Carlson, National Post, June 22, 2010'' | ||