Show proof Zakir Naik is a bad guy, says his tour organiser

Sheridan Mahavera Sheridan Mahavera Updated 7 years ago · Published on 2 Dec 2018 7:30AM · 4 Comments

The government says Dr Zakir Naik stays, as long as he behaves. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 2, 2018.

SHOW proof Dr Zakir Naik has run down non-Muslim religions.

The organiser of Zakir’s Perlis tour asked that those calling for the controversial Muslim preacher’s deportation to his native India back their accusations with evidence.

“Everyone says he is a bad guy. But show us (the proof),” said Zamri Vinoth, chief executive officer of One Malaysia centre, the organiser of Zakir’s four-day lecture tour in Perlis this week.

“Tell me specifically what do you mean by bad,” Zamri told The Malaysian Insight after attending Zakir’s lecture entitled “Is Islam the solution to humanity’s problems?”

“Anyone can allege that he is bad. You should show exactly (where or why he is bad).”

Zakir is accused of putting down other religions.

The allegations led activists to file a civil suit last March to force the government to deport Zakir back to India, which has asked for his extradition to face charges of inciting violence.

The suit was dismissed by the High Court, and the Malaysian government is allowing Zakir, who has permanent residency, to stay as long has he behaves.

Leaders of non-Muslim faiths have criticised the decision and want the government to reconsider.

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism claims that Zakir has been quietly spreading negative views of non-Muslims. The council wants his permanent residency revoked. 

Zakir was declared persona non grata in the UK in 2010.

Zamri believes that the real reason Zakir’s Malaysian critics want him out is because he converts non-Muslims at his large public events.

 “I feel this is the main reason (Zakir is not wanted), but they cannot say that because the law says Muslims can propagate to non-Muslims. So they make up these allegations.”

“No one forces you to come to these lectures, Muslims or non-Muslims. But if people come to these lectures willingly, even those of other religions, and they feel they want to become a Muslim afterwards, why are others getting angry?”

The 53-year-old Zakir is currently on a four-event speaking tour in the northernmost state. 

Perlis Crown Prince Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullalai yesterday night launched the tour, which is supported by the Perlis government and the State Islamic Affairs Council.  Menteri Besar Azlan Man and state mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin were present at the launch.  

Zamri said Zakir’s critics were trying to stop the former medical doctor from holding events while they themselves campaigned for freedom of speech.

“How can they fight for freedom of speech but then say you cannot give this lecturer? This is contradictory.” – December 2, 2018.

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  • go to U tube...you will get all the evidence.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply

  • Zamri either you are deaf or plain stupid. And you certainly dont represent One Malaysia more like a fleece trying to sponge off people like you. You wont recognise proof against Zaki even if it fell like a ton of bricks on your head or crept up your behind. Your use of a sided law,to your advantage, proves you have no one in you. Why not level the playing field and see what happens huh? Did that occur to your stupid brain?

    Posted 7 years ago by Alphonz Jayaraman · Reply

  • zamir u are a son of a stinky pig u are paid to be Organiser u love this mother f.... so much get him yourself back to India n see how lndia Organiser Scumbag like U Assholes.

    Posted 7 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply

  • Zakir naik shld be deported to his original country as malaysia shld not be Hub for Terrorist. Secondly zakir hipnoties human Which is wrong to do It is against any Religion Zakir destroyed many happy homes by hipnotiesing . Making one mosque n tearing down one mosque Is equally good as Disaster. Zakir went against GOD 's WILL Simply bcoz he got good strong backup I hope n pray that zakir will realise his mistake n repent m go back to his homeland where he was born n leave MALAYSIANS IN PEACE

    Posted 7 years ago by Tharan Singh · Reply