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Dr. Zakir Naik
- Medical Doctor
- Founder and President of the Islamic Research Foundation
- Founder of Peace TV
How did he start his journey in preaching? What is his relationship with Sheikh Ahmed Deedat? What are the skills one needs to possess for engaging in debates? What was the most challenging debate he ever faced? Why does he currently reside in Malaysia?
Dr. Zakir took us on a journey down memory lane, starting with his childhood in Mumbai and the unlimited support he received from his family. We also discuss his life-changing encounter with Sheikh Ahmed Deedat.
He shared his story of overcoming a stutter and how, when faced with the choice between medicine and preaching, he chose the latter.
Finally, he shared his thoughts and observations about the current state of Muslims in India, especially since the ruling party came into power.
Timestamps:
0:00 Promo
0:58 Introduction
1:57 Childhood and upbringing
16:17 First meeting with Sheikh Ahmed Deedat
29:17 Beginning of preaching and debates
36:57 Debate skills
1:10:47 A person he never forgot
1:15:23 Establishing a charitable foundation for preaching
1:21:13 Going to Medina
1:35:45 Public speaking and winning debates
1:57:25 Life-changing advice
2:21:04 Beginning of Sheikh Ahmed Deedat's illness in South Africa
2:23:18 Founding Peace TV in 2006
2:26:19 His migration story to Malaysia
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This episode of "Bidon Waraq" is presented by:
Faisal A. Al-Agel
Research:
Faisal A. Al-Agel
Ahmed Tariq Al-Awadh
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