Renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik arrived in Pakistan early Monday following a special invitation from the government. At Islamabad International Airport, Rana Mashhood, head of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, and officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs welcomed him. Dr Naik attracted considerable attention from travellers and was greeted with respect and enthusiasm. Security was notably tightened as he was escorted to Islamabad.
Dr. Naik is scheduled to speak at prominent events in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, expected to draw large audiences from the public and scholarly communities. As confirmed on his official Facebook page, his tour will kick off on October 5 in Karachi and wrap up on October 20 in Islamabad.
Dr. Naik’s first lecture will occur at Bagh-e-Quaid in Karachi on October 5, directly addressing ‘The Purpose of Our Life’. Details for the lectures in Lahore and Islamabad, set for October 12-13 and October 19-20, respectively, remain undisclosed.
The announcement of Dr. Naik’s visit has thrilled his followers in Pakistan, sparking a wave of excitement on social media. In a recent interview, he explained his decision to choose Malaysia over Pakistan to avoid potential political backlash from India.
