1. We respect Dr Zakir Naik for his bold work among non muslims but .......
To avoid Dr Zakir Naik in Fiqh issues!
Verdict of Mufti Ibraheem Desai on Dr Zakir Naik
Question: Could you please comment about Dr. Zakir Naik. Is he preaching according to
Suunah? He has views which do not agree with schools of thoughts. Should we learn from his
scholarship?
Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Zakir Naik is known for discussions on comparative religions. He is not a qualified Aalim of
deen. His comments on fiqh have not merit. If it is true that he condemned the fiqh of the
Imams, then that in itself is a clear indication of his lack of fiqh and understanding of Shairah.
We have come across a fatwa from Darul Ifta Jamia Binnoria, regarding Zakir Naik not being a
certified Aalim of Deen. Zakir Naik should consult with Ulama in his endeavor of propagating
deen.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah
Question: We run the web-site called http://www.central-mosque.com/ and we have several
articles from Dr Zakir Naik about comparative religion.
We have NEVER put any of his opinions of Fiqh as it is clear that he is not a scholar.
Mufti Nawal-ur-Rahman Saheb (http://www.shariahboard.org/) has recently issued many
Fatawa about the misguidence of Dr Zakir Naik and as an example; please see below on his
site. Download Audio Answer : 6329
In the light of these Fataws what should be done? Should we remove the articles which are
about Hindu'ism etc?
Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Zakir Naik is known for discussions on comparative religions. He is not a qualified Aalim of
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deen. His comments on fiqh have no merit. If it is true that he condemned the fiqh of the
Imams, then that in itself is a clear indication of his lack of fiqh and understanding of Shairah.
We have come across a fatwa from Darul Ifta Jamia Binnoria, Pakistan regarding Zakir Naik not
being a certified Aalim of Deen. He should consult with Ulama in his endeavor of propagating
deen.
Dr Zakir Naik is an MBBS by profession, comparative religion orator and Da'ii by choice.
Knowledge is not merely information that one may acquire from books, rather it is the chain of
Nûr that flows from teacher to student. Anyone who deems knowledge to be mere information
then he should know that Abu Jahal (Allah’s curse be upon him) was also knowledgeable, and if
one thinks knowledge is in oration/khitaab then one should know that Adölf Hitler led the whole
Germany with his oration into annihilation of a whole race.
Dr Zakir Naik is a Da'ii and we give him his due respect for that. He knows himself that he is not
an Alim in Deen. Thus Ulema have given their decree that he, not being an Alim in deen, should
focus his da'wah to what he is good at (i.e comparative religion), and leave religious answering
to the Fuqaha.
Many times, our youth get impressed by contemporary comparative religious orators, because
of their affluent speeches and abilities in deductive logic. This may be true to some extent in
debates with a counterpart but Knowledge of Deen is much beyond this.
Conclusively, May Allah accept Dr Zakir Naik's efforts in deen and give him taufiq to take
guidance from the Ulema in matter of Shariah and Aqeeda. Ameen.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah
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Verdict of Darul-uloom Deoband on Dr Zakir Naik
http://darulifta-deoband.org/viewfatwa.jsp?ID=7077
Question: Asalamu Alikum wb our respected scholars of Islam, My question is regarding the
famous daee of Islam Dr.Zakir Naik whether the method & way of his preaching,debating,
studing different religons' scriptures are valid in the light of Quran & Hadith or not, and should
Muslims learn his Dawah techniques or not? what are the particular things in his work that are
against Islam? please send me a private email.
Answer: (Fatwa: 1541/1322=B/1429)
The statements made by Dr Zakir Naik indicate that he is a preacher of Ghair Muqallidin, he is
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of free mind and does not wear Islamic dress. One should not rely upon his speeches.
And Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) Knows Best
Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband
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Verdict of Darul-uloom Karachi (Mufti Taqi Usmani's Institution) on Dr Zakir Naik
http://ahlehaq.com/forum/viewtopic.p...kir+naik#p1810
…According to information provided by people Dr Zakir Naik is an expert on comparative
religion and he is known as a good orator, however he is not a qualified Islamic scholar or a
Mufti. Furthermore he not only doesn’t do Taqleed (himself) of any of the four Imams of Fiqh
but criticises the ones who do Taqleed (of these four Imams).
Therefore the opinions of Dr Zakir Naik in Shariah matters and injunctions will not be deemed
acceptable unless they are endorsed by a trusted scholar or a Mufti and general public are
advised not to heed his opinions in Shariah matters…
Allah (SWT) knows best.
Humble servant,
Khalid Jameel
Darul-Iftaa, Darul-uloom Karachi
Verdict of Jamia Binoria (Karachi, Pakistan) on Dr Zakir Naik
http://www.jamiabinoria.net/efatawa/fatawa/27189.html
…The above-mentioned Dr (Saheb) is not an Authentic scholar of Islam and from his external
appearance doesn’t appear to be “strictly religious” therefore following him in matters of
religion could be detrimental.
However, if the intention of respected Dr (Saheb) is to propagate the Deen then it is advised
that he should fulfil this noble obligation (of Islamic propagation) under the guidance and with
consultation with Authentic and trusted scholars (of Islam) so that it may become a means of
great benefit for all parties involved.
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Humble servant,
Saifullah Jameel
Darul-Iftaa, Jamia Binnoria Karachi
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Verdict of Mufti Shah Mohammed Naval-ur Rahman Miftahi (Shariah Institute, USA) on Dr Zakir
Naik
http://www.shariahboard.org/viewfatw...estion_ID=1341
Question: Is Dr. Zakir Naik's material on 'Islam and comparative religion' reliable? I know that
he is not an Alim but can we listen to his lectures on 'Islam and comparative religion' without
paying attention to matters of Fiqh which, I agree, he is not qualified to discuss and elaborate?
Is Harun Yahya's literature (not videos) reliable? Is one allowed to listen to his lectures on
topics other than the ones he is not qualified for? For e.g. his books on Darwinism and nature
deserve appreciation. [United States]
Answer: The answer is within your question, itself. Those who are not authentically qualified
and have learned through “Self-study” are not trustable, therefore we should be cautious and
such people should be avoided.
http://www.shariahboard.org/viewfatw...estion_ID=6329
Question: I have a question about Zakir Naik. I heard your fatwa to one of the questions posted
earlier that Zakir Naik is Going Astray (gumrah hain). I just want to know on what basis is he
gumrah according to you? I myself totally believe in what you have said, I don't need any
Daleel but I told this to one of my friend and he was asking me for the reason. [Canada]
Answer: The injunction of him (Dr Zakir Naik) being on error was passed because on some
occasions he was asked about “Sunnah” and “Dress code” etc. and in his response he denied
these matters and stated that they have no importance in Islam.
Furthermore, he is not an authentic scholar of Islam and for obvious reasons to enquire from
someone who is not a qualified, trusted and authentic scholar of Islam can’t be deemed
appropriate because a laymen would be unable to judge between the right and wrong being
uttered from an unqualified person.
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The times which we live in has given rise to groups and individuals who are free-thinking and
he (Dr Zakir Naik) agrees with them and is one of them.
These are the reasons why we felt the need to disagree with him and point out his error