World-renowned Islamic preacher Dr. Zakir Naik has confirmed his upcoming visit to Pakistan, where he will deliver a series of public lectures in major cities.
In an update on his official Facebook page dated September 20, Dr. Naik announced that his tour will kick off in Karachi on October 5 and conclude in Islamabad on October 20. He will also speak in Lahore during this time.
Joining him will be his son, Dr. Fariq Naik, who is also an Islamic scholar and will participate in lectures across all three cities.
Dr. Naik revealed that the Karachi event will be held at Bagh-e-Quaid, located across from the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. His lecture on October 5 will focus on “the purpose of our life,” while Dr. Fariq Naik is set to speak the following day on “Kya Quran ko Samajh kar Parhna Zaroori Hai” (Is it necessary to understand the Quran while reading?).
While Dr. Naik has announced the dates for his public lectures in Lahore and Islamabad—October 12 and 13 in Lahore, and October 19 and 20 in Islamabad—he has yet to disclose specific topics and venues for these events.
The news of Dr. Zakir Naik’s visit has generated excitement among his Pakistani followers, many of whom have expressed their enthusiasm on social media. Dr. Naik currently resides in Malaysia.
Recently, he explained his decision to relocate to Malaysia instead of Pakistan following increasing pressure in India. In an interview with a Pakistani YouTuber, Dr. Naik candidly discussed key moments in his life, garnering millions of views shortly after its release.
When asked why he chose Malaysia over Pakistan after leaving India, Dr. Naik noted, “It would have been easier for me to go to Pakistan. I have visited Pakistan before and have many supporters there.” He elaborated by citing an Islamic principle: “Sharia teaches us to accept a lesser harm to avoid a greater one. If I had moved to Pakistan, India would have labeled me an ISI agent and used false propaganda to shut down my institution, which would have obstructed my efforts to spread the teachings of Islam.”
