ISLAMABAD: Renowned Islamic scholar Zakir Naik has held a meeting with Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the parliament house in Islamabad today, a statement said on Tuesday.
According to the spokesperson of Pakistan National Assembly, they discussed key matters including challenges faced by Muslim Ummah and the significance of interfaith harmony. Zakir Naik stated the Muslim Ummah should unite in the light of teachings of Holy Quran and Sunnah.
On his part, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Islam preaches peace, love and tolerance. He lauded Dr. Zakir Naik’s efforts in spreading Islam’s message of peace and love across the world.
Schedule of Dr Zakir Naik’s Lectures
On September 20, Dr Zakir Naik’s official social media page had announced that he was set to deliver lectures in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, as part of a nationwide trip starting on October 5. The visit is scheduled to start in Karachi and conclude in Islamabad on October 20. Joining him on the trip will be his son, Dr Fariq Naik, who is also an Islamic scholar and will be delivering lectures in Pakistan.
Dr Zakir Naik has shared further details in a separate social media post, saying that the Karachi event will be held at Bagh-e-Quaid, across from the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah mausoleum. His first lecture in Karachi on October 5 will focus on ‘The Purpose of Our Life’, while Dr Fariq Naik is scheduled to speak on October 6, addressing the topic, ‘Kya Quran ko Samajh Kar Parhna Zaroori Hai?’.
Although Dr Zakir Naik has announced the dates for his public lectures in Lahore, and Islamabad but he has yet to disclose the specific venues and topics for these lectures.
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The news of Dr Zakir Naik’s trip to Pakistan generated excitement among his Pakistani followers, with many expressing their happiness on different platforms of social media. Dr Zakir Naik, who currently resides in Malaysia, recently discussed his decision to shift there instead of Pakistan following facing mounting pressure in India.
