Dr Zakir Naik calls for unity among Muslims Islamic preacher meets JUI-F chief, National Assembly Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik has stressed the need for the Muslim Ummah to set aside their differences and unite amid the growing challenges in the world. “The Muslim community must come together and forget their disputes,” he told anchorpersons in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Islamic preacher arrived in Pakistan on Monday where he would meet with senior parliamentarians and politicians. He also met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The tour, which kicks off on October 5 in Karachi and concludes in Islamabad on October 20, will see Dr Naik deliver lectures in three major cities. Special security arrangements have been made for his visit to Sindh’s capital. He is set to meet with esteemed scholars such as Mufti Taqi Usmani and Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman. Earlier, Dr. Zakir Naik, during a meeting with Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly at Parliament House in Islamabad lauded the love and hospitality of the Pakistani people and emphasised the need for unity among Muslims globally. He stressed the importance of setting aside differences and coming together under the guidance of the Quran and Sunnah to overcome the challenges facing the Muslim Ummah. Their discussion covered a wide range of issues, including the current challenges faced by the Muslim community worldwide, interfaith harmony, and the need for collective efforts to promote peace and unity. Dr. Zakir Naik commended Pakistan’s commitment to religious harmony and its efforts to maintain peace at the global level. “Islam is a religion of peace, love, and brotherhood,” he said, adding that his life’s mission has been to highlight Islam’s true message to the world. He further noted that Pakistan, with its rich Islamic history and values, plays a crucial role in spreading the message of Islam’s peace and love globally. The Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, also acknowledged Dr. Zakir Naik’s contributions in spreading Islam’s message across the globe and stressed that the solution to many of the issues facing the Muslim world today lies in unity and solidarity. Dr. Zakir Naik appreciated Pakistan’s role in fostering religious harmony and its efforts in promoting global peace. He also highlighted the critical role of unity within the Muslim community in dealing with modern-day challenges. Later, Dr. Zakir Naik, along with the Speaker, toured Parliament House, where he was briefed about the workings of Pakistan’s legislative processes.