Zakir Naik
Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic preacher and founder of the Islamic Research Foundation, known for public lectures and televised talks on Islam and comparative religion.
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Sep 19, 2026
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Malaysia continues to refuse to extradite the controversial Islamic preacher to India, where he faces criminal charges.
Market liberals criticize Malaysia's protection of Naik as a blow to counterterrorism cooperation and a sign of creeping Islamist influence in Southeast Asia.