Media can convert a hero into villain: Read Dr Zakir Naik's full statement

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July 12, 2016

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Expressing shock over the hate campaign, false allegations and media trial against him in the wake of recent terrorist attack in Dhaka, Dr Zakir Naik, the most sought after Islamic orator, has issued a written statement to the press reiterating that he never supported terrorism or violence in any form whatsoever.

Dr Naik had earlier planned for a press conference on Skype from Saudi Arabia. However, after a few major India TV channels tried to twist his recent statements, the 51-year-old orator, who founded the Islamic Research Foundation in 1991, changed his mind and released the written statement.

Read Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik's full statement below:

“According to me, the media is the most important weapon in the world. It can convert a hero into villain or even a villain into a hero.

I'm shocked at the media trial on me regarding the recent terrorist attack that took place in Dhaka Bangladesh on 1st July 2016. Most of the clips shown on the television of myself are either out of context, half statements or doctored. So are my statements in the print media.

I would have loved to give interviews whether for television channels or for the print media, but I fear that most of them will not publish it unedited or without twisting it. I came to this conclusion after I had given a few interviews, most of which were unfortunately mutilated and misutilised to serve the vested agenda of the channel or the newspaper.

If time permits, God willing, in the next few days I will give replies to some of the major allegations on video and give it to the media as well as put it up on social media as well as other public platforms so that the original answers are also available if the media misutilises it.

So far not a single official Indian government agency has contacted me for any clarification regarding this issue. It would be my pleasure to cooperate with any official Indian government investigation agency for any information they might require from me.

In conclusion, I repeat what I have always maintained – I DO NOT SUPPORT TERRORISM OR VIOLENCE in any form whatsoever. I have never supported any terrorist organisations and have mentioned this over and over again in thousands of my public talks worldwide. I STRONGLY CONDEMN anyone taking my statements out of context and using it for VIOLENCE OF ANY FORM.”

Yours Sincerely,

Dr Zakir Naik

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aditya
 - 
Monday, 15 Aug 2016

Indian Security Officials should soon bring him to India ....in case uski phatti padi hai. bring him hang him to death and then set an example that whoever wants to practice sharia, and loves writing fatwas.....justifies light beating, sex slavery ....and and justifies terrorism..will not live any more on this planet.

Cow Husabnd- Goswamy
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Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Modi, Vajpeyee & Advani inspired several karsevaks to go for suicide mission to demolish Babri Masjid why not prosecute them?

Smrithi irani inspired Rohit vemula to do suicide why is she roaming free?

Thakre inspired several Shiv sena to kill Muslims in Bombay why they are not banned yet?

ali
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Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

The attack on zakir bhai were preplanned by idol worshipper and darghah guys. There is no difference between this group.

When Media publishing the false story on Zakir Bhai, These assholes were enjoying most. Because of Zakir Bhai people were moving from darghah committee to right path.

Dargha Worshippers more dangerous than chaddi guys. Zakir Bhai indirectly forcing them to close their dargha shop.

ali
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Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Indian media belongs to the follower of fake god. Nothing wrong with the publishing false story, because they are born to spread false and poisonous in the peoples mind.

Zakir Naik has become more famous than before. Most of Non-muslims watched his video and very soon they will accept Islam, insha allah.

Sometime negative mind helps to spread Islam.Masha Allah

Suresh
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Dear Viren,
Mr.Gooswami asking every ones passport in is interviews who counter his questions. Goverment took passport from Mr. Mallya what happened? Any Benefit? They could not touch him. Also he is enjoying in UK. Why gooswami is not activating hastag for this? Why this Gooswami didn't ask govt to take passport from Mr.ved prakash whom all the media shown enjoying with Hafiz saeed? Why our PM attendeded function of the Pakistam PM suddenly when they are sponsoring the terrorism in India? Why Gooswami didn't ask explanation? Why there is no Hastaq#? Why he didn't ask passport of Maharastra minster Khadse who is having link with Dawood? Can you answer? This shows how the media is working? This exposes Gooswami.

SK
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Viren Kotian,, Arnab Goo ( human shit ) Sami has to born ten times to face Dr Zakir Naik....This goo sami could not face Raj Thackery properly..... He is fit to shout like barking dogs in front of chutiya public....

Abdul Latif
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Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Mr.Kothian, truth is truth..no one can defeat Dr Zakir Naik, he never supported voilence...at last true muslim always support peace, development and patriotism etc. ALLAH is great he helps everyone...In Shaa ALLAH

Shaad
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Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

If Indian media wants to call all innocent Muslims as terrorist, I proud to call myself as Terrorist.

Hussain
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Now we gottu know why Indian media was kicked out of Nepal

babu bajarangi
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Viren, Arnab like you, he studied in like your RSS school,The hero Jakir Shab will meet the stupid media which born from RSS dont worry.he will not be of afraid any one expect allah. time is there study well islam you can find out who is supporting terrorist, other way your end is also suicide like yesterday \ONE OF THE FALTU LEADER HINDU JAGARANA VEDIKE\""

PK
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Viren Kotian... Ha Haa
Barthare... swalpa nith nodu...
Surely in-Shaa Allah , he will come ... Whatever deception the cheddi media is playing will be exposed...
The Anchors are just after TRP and they enjoy Audience without INTELLECT jus like you and they FOOL U to get more hatred and they enjoy their rating. it will also be Temporary enjoyment ... time will show you guys on your deceptions... which will be exposed.

Mohammed SS
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Viren Kotian .....Nana... maga ninna hane baraha ishte kano

Viren Kotian
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Orator anthe Orator... media munde barakke dhairya illa. am waiting for his face of with nationalist journalist like Arnab who will turn his peace into piece piece kabab.

Yasir Arafath
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

All sincere & honest people will stand with Dr Zakir Naik irrespective of any religion they belong to. People must condemn and take stringest action against all Indian medias for maligning innocent people's name and fame to meet their agendas. Media is one of the main reason for increase of terrorist attacks. True muslim will never ever suport any form of terrorism as it is completely against Islam. Any terrorist who is involved in any kind of terror activities should be given capital punishment to have peace in the society.

AHMED
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Whatever Power, Wealth, Strength, manpower the enemies USE .... it is nothing in the sight of the CREATOR who created all that exists... (Insha ALLAH - God willing) ALLAH will give ZAKIR, a Victory over this DECEPTION of Indian MEDIA... (Cut past, display information)
Zakir naik is preaching the CREATOR's message to the masses who have fallen into darkness by worshiping idols and other man made objects... He asks the people to think and ponder on what he says...
The public should use their intellect honestly to PONDER on it... Life is not just a play... The CREATOR wants us to recognize his CREATION and ZAKIR naik is enlightening it to the masses with his research and proofs... which is mentioned in the QURAN... A guidance to MANKIND not just MUSLIMS...
THINK, PONDER, RESEARCH before U JUDGE.

UMMAR
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

indian media is behind rating news channels,

they wil sacrifice anyone for their benefits,

how they created the fake video for kannayya, their need to issue a strict action against the media.

one who do this type of things

Ahmed
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Action against Dr. Zakir Naik is nothing else but, a conspiracy by RSS. Because of his popularity, the ability to convince people about misconceptions etc., People change their faith for better. Some openly and some in their minds.
Only this is pricking those who are so called protectors of religion.
They just want to nail him on the pretext of terrorism, conversion or black money laundering etc., Anything.

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