World-renowned Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik has confirmed his visit to Pakistan, announcing a series of public lectures in major cities.
According to an update posted on his official Facebook page on September 20, Dr Naik will speak in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with his tour starting on October 5 in Karachi and concluding in Islamabad on October 20.
His son, Dr Fariq Naik, also an Islamic scholar, will join him on the tour, delivering lectures in all three cities.
In a separate post, Dr Naik shared that the Karachi event will take place at Bagh-e-Quaid, located opposite the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Dr Naik’s lecture in Karachi on October 5 will address “the purpose of our life,” while Dr Fariq Naik is scheduled to speak the following day on “Kya Quran ko Samajh kar Parhna Zaroori Hai” (Is it necessary to understand the Quran while reading?).
Although Dr Naik has provided details about the dates for his public lectures in Lahore and Islamabad—October 12 and 13 in Lahore, and October 19 and 20 in Islamabad—he has yet to reveal the specific topics and venues for these events.
The news of Dr Zakir Naik’s visit has sparked excitement among his Pakistani followers, many of whom expressed their joy on social media. Dr Naik currently resides in Malaysia.
Recently, Dr Naik explained why he opted to move to Malaysia instead of Pakistan after facing increasing pressure in India.
In an interview with a Pakistani YouTuber, Dr Naik candidly discussed significant events in his life. The interview quickly gained widespread attention, amassing millions of views within hours.
When asked why he chose Malaysia over Pakistan after leaving India, Dr Naik responded, “It would have been easier for me to go to Pakistan. I have visited Pakistan before and have a significant number of supporters there.”
He elaborated, citing an Islamic principle: “Sharia teaches us to accept a lesser harm to avoid a greater one. If I had moved to Pakistan, India would have labelled me an ISI agent and used false propaganda to shut down my institution, which would have hindered my efforts to spread the teachings of Islam.”
