The man did not say anything which would be threatening, all his words have been taken out of context and here we are today, so-called Muslims supporting the ban.
I believe in freedom of speech. So I am against the ban. If non-Muslims can defame Prophet Muhammad then Dr. Zakir Naik has every right to defend his position as a Muslim scholar.
I find it quite strange that Muslims today are going against many teachings/rules of Islam yet call themselves "peaceful moderate" muslims. Last I checked Islam wasn't just a religion, it's a way of life. So why is there so much confusion among muslims as to what a Muslim should be like?
I do no support ban on Dr. Zakir Naik, Allah in musalamano ko hidayat de. whatever he says he quotes from Quran n Hadith May Allah Help him in this journey. Ameen
Unfortunately the Muslims who support the ban on Dr. Naik are doing so for emotional reasons since they differ from his religio-political stance rather than the idea of the ban per se. The ban is a strategic move to create rifts amongst the Muslims and we should look at this issue very clinically.
CP, i dont think those supporting his ban are doing it for money or influence, rather because of their difference of opinion with Zakir Naik. Just shows how much clergy aka molvies are tolerant of each other. Thats why i feel its a bad idea to have clergy as leaders.
Just in case if someone is confused about this motion. He is paying the price for calling Yazid 'rehmatullah aleh' in one of his speeches in India. I have seen it on Youtube. Though its his own personal believe, but that is the reason behind the 12er names you see in the article and some natural allies (Barelvis who are hurt on mazaar-parasti issue by him).
Just in case if someone is confused about this motion. He is paying the price for calling Yazid 'rehmatullah aleh' in one of his speeches in India. I have seen it on Youtube. Though its his own personal believe, but that is the reason behind the 12er names you see in the article and some natural allies (Barelvis who are hurt on mazaar-parasti issue by him).
and why shouldnt he pay the price? that was a stupid sermon if it was as the british claim it to be. actually i listened to his rebuttal on Qtv. although his intentions werent supposed to be interpreted as violence against the infidels but why resort to the word 'terrorist"? tht was pretty lame. he's not some infallible creature of God and instead of defending that ludicruous sermon of his he should be giving it a serious thought of not repeating that mistake again. and as far as his views regarding Yazid are concerned then i must say that ******* need not and should not be revered with Rehmatullah. and the i must add that its not only the twelvers who loath such views but sunnies as well.
and why shouldnt he pay the price? that was a stupid sermon if it was as the british claim it to be. actually i listened to his rebuttal on Qtv. although his intentions werent supposed to be interpreted as violence against the infidels but why resort to the word 'terrorist"? tht was pretty lame. he's not some infallible creature of God and instead of defending that ludicruous sermon of his he should be giving it a serious thought of not repeating that mistake again. and as far as his views regarding Yazid are concerned then i must say that ******* need not and should not be revered with Rehmatullah. and the i must add that its not only the twelvers who loath such views but sunnies as well.
True that Yazid should not be revered by Rehmatullah, but, then its his own opinion, he is not putting a gun on your head to agree with him. He is entitled to one.
Unfortunately the Muslims who support the ban on Dr. Naik are doing so for emotional reasons
When someone considers Yazid to be razi-allah then it shows the twisted mentality of that person, and his cherry-picking of Islam.
Such a person loses all his objectivity, and can not be relied upon anymore.
There is a near-consensus about Yazid among Muslims. And yet Zakir Naik considers him a revered personality. Shows where he gets his Islam from, and shows his emotional prejudiced side. Such a person can not be trusted with making logical decisions.
There is a near-consensus about Yazid among Muslims. And yet Zakir Naik considers him a revered personality. Shows where he gets his Islam from, and shows his emotional prejudiced side. Such a person can not be trusted with making logical decisions.
Different sects get their Islam from different sources, all are prejudiced. He is not making decisions on anyones behalf, everyone makes his own decision. Its double standard that you curse the personalities that are revered by majority of muslims and consider it your right, but, if Z-N revers Yazid, you are not willing to extend this right to him.