IS ISLAM A RELIGION OF PEACE?

As of now, it is fair to say that nobody has adequately defended Islam in similar debates against Nabeel Qureshi and co.

So far, Zakir Naik has not accepted debate challenges from David Wood, Sam Shamoun, Jay Smith, Dr. James White and Dr Nabeel himself. The aim of this petition is to make this debate happen.

Zakir Naik has debate pedigree and is known by many to be one of the most knowledgeable public speakers on Islam. It would be of great interest to ALL muslims (and non-muslims) worldwide to see this debate. Should Dr. Naik fail to win the debate, then it would be clearer that Islam is not a religion of peace. However, should Dr. Naik succeed in the debate, then the Islamic religion will gain greater respectability and thus increase the faith of muslims and reduce criticism from non-muslims.

Since Dr. Naik is currently banned from the UK, this debate will have to take place in another country. I am sure if given the opportunity, the 'against' side (from the US) would be more than happy to travel abroad to make this debate happen.