Naik, who is the founder of Islamic Research Organisation, is under scanner after the recent Dhaka terror attack, where 20 were slaughtered by men allegedly inspired by his speeches. Naik, who is the founder of Islamic Research Organisation, is under scanner after the recent Dhaka terror attack, where 20 were slaughtered by men allegedly inspired by his speeches.

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik Friday said he would not be returning to India this year. Earlier today, the televangelist, speaking via Skype from Saudi Arabia, told reporters that he was not approached by any government authorities so far. He reiterated that he would cooperate with security agencies if approached.

Naik condemned the terrorist attack in Nice where a man driving a truck ran over a crowd, killing at least 84. When asked about why he never explicitly spoke against suicide bombings, he said that “suicide bombing where innocents are killed is haraam (prohibited).” Naik, however, added that many scholars say “it is permitted as a tactic of war.”

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Naik, who is the founder of Islamic Research Organisation, has been under the scanner after the recent Dhaka terror attack, where 20 were slaughtered by men allegedly inspired by his speeches. His channel Peace TV was subsequently banned by Bangladesh.

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eived by his organisation. Islamic Research Organisation received at least Rs 15 crore in funding till 2012.

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