Indian Islamic preacher, Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, who also describes himself as public orator who focuses on comparative religion, has stirred Online controversies by referring to every public official he meets as “Muslim.”
As if that was not controversial enough, the preacher who had reportedly been declared wanted by Indian counterterrorism agency for alleged violence and money laundering has continued to refer to his host, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, as Heads [sic] of State.
He says he is in Nigeria on Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar’s, invitation.
See some of the controversial tweets via his verified X handle @drzakiranaik:
Interaction with the Heads of State
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abu Bakar Sultan of Sokoto, Nigeria pic.twitter.com/DbK0EdehCx
— Dr Zakir Naik (@drzakiranaik) October 31, 2023
He calls some Air Force personnel he interacted with “Muslim Airforce”:
Interaction with Muslim Airforce
Nigerian Airforce at the Abuja airport, Abuja, Nigeria pic.twitter.com/JE4vHWEwJH
— Dr Zakir Naik (@drzakiranaik) October 30, 2023
He calls immigration officials he posed with “Muslim Immigration”:
Interaction with Muslim Immigration
Nigerian Immigration at Abuja airport, Abuja, Nigeria pic.twitter.com/OPcA7tcUzj
— Dr Zakir Naik (@drzakiranaik) October 30, 2023
