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Who's Zakir Naik?

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Dr Zakir Naik

> Mumbai-born Zakir Naik (50) studied medicine at Topiwala National College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital.

> He is known for his ability to quote freely from the Quran, the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita

> UK and Canada have banned him from entering their countries

> Malaysia has banned his speeches

> In 2015, Saudi Arabia awarded Zakir the King Faisal International Prize for his contributions to Islam

> Inspired by Islamic preacher Ahmed Deedat, Zakir Naik founded Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in Mumbai

> Home ministry is investigating how IRF is spending foreign funds after complaints that it is using the money to instill radical views in people

> IRF runs Peace TV

> Peace TV airs Zakir Naik's speeches

> The channel is banned in India

> Bangladesh banned airing Peace TV after one of the terrorists involved in the deadly Dhaka attack was said to have been inspired by his speeches

> Naik has delayed his return to India, while cops are waiting outside his home in Mumbai

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