15 Decisive Questions To Dr. Zakir Naik & His Islamic Research Foundation

    By:  Maulana Muhammad A. K. Azad  [ Abu Arif Al Alawi ]

                     Brother Zakir Naik ! You call yourself “ Ahle Sahih Hadeeth” and the basic criterion of your Movement is that  only Quran and Sahih Hadeeth  deserve to be obeyed and any Scholar’s view carry no value. You say, “ ….anyone says anything about Deen, he should back it up with the reference  from Quran and Sahih Hadith” (Ref : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheEmpireofFaith#p/u/6/-fJLoo3pc40)  . You say,” Any person any Scholar say anything ask of proof……….What Zakir Naik says has no value what Allah says has value…….what I say carry no weight…..any Scholar say anything ask for proof.” [ Ref.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSReUdbb].

                     Now, in obedience to your advice, I would like to demand reference from Quran and Sahih Hadeeth only from yourself on the following 15 burning issues pertaining to “Fiqh and Massail”. I Hope you will provide reference and proof in support of your standpoint on these issues. I assure you that once you provide reference from Quran and saheeh Hadeeth, I would accept your dawah of Ahle Sahih Hadeeth. But if you fail to back up your answers with reference from Quran and Sahih Hadeeth, I would respectfully appeal you to make tawba, stop answering to issues pertaining to “Fiqh and Massail”and to return to the Ahle Sunnat wa zamaat. [These 15 questions have been sent To Dr. Zakir Naik & his IRF  via email at zakir@irf.net on Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:52 AM and at  questions@irf.net  on Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:50 AM]

                      Question No 01 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik!   You say, “ ….anyone says anything about Deen, he should back it up with the reference  from Quran and Sahih Hadith …, any scholar after he says anything if he does not refer to these sources, whatever he says, does not carry weight......I request the people, the Muslims to ask references from their Syuookhs, and if the Suyookh gives references backed up by proof of (not clear)…the Sahih Hadith, it is the part of Deen. If it is not, then just by say, my Saykh said so and so or this great scholar said so and so, that is not sufficient to be part of Deen.”  (Ref : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheEmpireofFaith#p/u/6/-fJLoo3pc40). You say,” Any person any Scholar say anything ask of proof……….What Zakir Naik says has no value what Allah says has value…….what I say carry no weight…..any Scholar say anything ask for proof.” [ Ref.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSReUdbb].

                        Brother Zakir Naik !   I am here not to question the legitimacy of your criterion. My only concern is to learn the truth. I respect your knowledge.  I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih Hadeeth this criterion is mentioned. Would you kindly reveal,  from Surah Fatiha to Surah An-Nas of Al- Quran------ in which verse Allah Almighty has instructed this criterion that except Quran and Sahih Hadeeth nothing deserve any value and that we should call ourselves “ Ahle Sahih Hadeeth ? My dear brother I beg to learn, in which Sahih Hadeeth, The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam has communicated this criterion?

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                    One may question, is there any serious reason of being concerned about this issue ?  Yes, there are overwhelming reasons for being concerned because it is the very issue on the basis of which Muslims across the globe are called grave –worshippes, Mushriks and Kafirs.It is the very issue on the basis of which  fatwas of shirk and bidat are imposed indiscriminately on the Muslims and youths are quarrelling, abusing and fighting each other. .In every issue, attacking demands are made , “ Show reference from Quran and Sahih Hadeeth, Quran and Sahih Hadeeth, Quran and saheeh Hadeeth” and as a consequence Muslim Ummah are on the brink of Civil war. So, this issue needs to be sorted out at the earliest beacause we have to find out ways to restore peace, harmony and co-operation. Brother Zakir Naik !    I am not ashamed in admitting the truth that my knowledge  on Quran and Hadeeth Literature is very poor and I want to learn from you. I Hope you will provide reference and proof in support of your motto . I’ll  wait for your answer passionately and I assure you that once you provide reference from Quran and saheeh Hadeeth in support of your movement Ahle Sahih Hadeeth and on your motto that, “ ….anyone says anything about Deen, he should back it up with the reference  from Quran and Sahih Hadith” InshaAllah I’ll start following your dawah at once. But if you fail to back up your movement and motto with reference from Quran and Sahih Hadeeth, I would respectfully appeal you to make tawba. Allah Subhanahu Taala says in The Holy quran : Allah Almighty warns : “ Do you order righteousness to mankind and forget yourselves whereas you read the Book? Then, have you no sense”[ 2: 25]

                Question No 02 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF: Brother Zakir Naik! On one hand you  criticize four great fiqhi school of thoughts like Hanafi, Shafie, Maliki and Hanbali arguing that “To create Firqa is haram”. On the other hand, you say, “I call myself Ahle Sahih Hadith” (Ref : Debate between Dr Naik and Maulana Hamid Rahmani. Mp3, dr _Zakir_ahlehadees_1. Released by www.asliahlesunnat.com).

                Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih Hadeeth, instruction has been given to create “Ahle Sahih Hadith” firqa?

                 Question No 03 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “there are a thousand things I can list which God almighty can't do ….” (REF:  Is Quraan Word of God, from the CD-"Presenting Islaam and Clarifying  Misconceptions).  Allahu Akbar!

                  Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih Hadeeth these evil words are  written that Allah cannot do a thousand things?

                Question No 04 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “We muslims have got no objection if anyone calls”  Allah as “Brahma”, “Vishnu” etc. (REF:  Is Quraan Word of God, from the CD-"Presenting Islaam and Clarifying Misconceptions)

                                Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih Hadeeth permission has been given to call Allah as “Brahma”, “Vishnu” etc?

               Question No 05 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:   Brother Zakir Naik! In a reply to a Christian's question about Jesus Christ's being Son of Allah, you said  that one who obeys Allah is His son, not by birth but by obedience. You called yourself too Allah's son as you obey Him. Thus all who obey Allah are, according to you,are His sons. [ Ref: Zakir naik says IM SON OF GOD  www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnHjMCSbFxU‎]

             

                Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih Hadeeth this explanation is mentioned that one who obeys Allah is His son?

              Question No 06 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:   Brother Zakir Naik! You say"there are 25 verses in Quran Mazeed where it is written that   Shifa meaning waseelah/ shifaarish is Haraam".  [link: http://www.cifiaonline.com/apps/videos/show/10778621 ]

                             Now I beg to learn from you the 25 verses of Al Quran where wassila is declared haram. Brother! This statement appears to be a white lie. Would you kindly oblige us by quoting these 25 Quranic verses? Allah says: Say: ‘People who invent lies against Allah will not be successful.’ (Qur'an 10:69)

               Question No 07 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF: Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “.by definition I am a jew”. [ Ref: Symposium- religion in the right perspective------"Presenting Islaam  and Clarifying Misconceptions ]

              Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth permission has been granted to Muslims to call one “jew” by definition?

                 Question No 08 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “.I am a Christian.” [Ref: Symposium- religion in the right perspective------"Presenting Islaam  and Clarifying Misconceptions ]

      Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth permission has been granted to Muslims to call one Christian.”?

                Question No 09 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “If you mean ‘a Prophet’ is a person who is chosen and purified, then …...According to Islam, there are 4 Prophet women, besides Bibi Mariyam and Bibi Asiya (may Allah be pleased with them) – The other the examples are of Bibi Fatema and Bibi Khatija, (May Allah be pleased with them both).

              Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth licence has been granted to use 'IF' as a weapon to make one’s own definition of Nabi? I n which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth, it is mentioned that “According to Islam, there are 4 Prophet women” ? Is it not a direct attack on Khatme  Nabuwat on the footsteps of Ghulam Ahmed Qadiyani who debated a lot with the Christians and non-Muslims and later on claimed himself to be a Prophet?

                Question No 10 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “A man in paradise will have a hoor that is a beautiful maiden with beautiful big and lustrous eyes and a woman in paradise will get a man with beautiful big and lustrous eyes.”[ Ref: (Womens rights in islaam ? modernising or outdated-- ------"Presenting  Islaam and Clarifying Misconceptions ?]

                     Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth this explanation is given that “A man in paradise will have a hoor that is a beautiful maiden with beautiful big and lustrous eyes and a woman in paradise will get a man with beautiful big and lustrous eyes.”?

                  Question No 11 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You say, “that there is a hadith in Bukhari, "those people who will conquer Constantinople they will go heaven and Yazeed was the commander".[ Ref: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIqgyHcbojw]

                        Now I beg to learn from you the exact reference with Arabic Text from Sahih Bukhari where it is written that "those people who will conquer Constantinople they will go heaven and Yazeed was the commander"?  Attributing lie to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa sallam is an unpardonable crime.

                                Question No 12 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF  :  Brother Zakir Naik !  In an attempt to defend the Salafi  viewpoint on Talaq, you said that : “ Quran Says, Even If Three Talaqs Are Given Together, It’ll Be One Talaq”(Quran kahta hain ki tin talaq ek sath me bhi denge to ek hi hota hain.”) [ Ref: Dr. Zakir Naik - Triple Talaq (urdu)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEEOSmobuvM&feature=related]

                        Now I beg to learn from you, in which verse Allah Almighty has said that , “Even If Three Talaqs Are Given Together, It’ll Be One Talaq”? Allah says: Say: ‘People who invent lies against Allah will not be successful.’ (Qur'an 10:69).

                        Question No 13 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! You use tie and you always try to justify its use. I beg to learn from you, in which verse of Quran or in which Sahih  Hadeeth tie has been declared permissible?

                                          Question No 14 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF: Brother Zakir Naik! You are  adored  by your fans as "Allamatul Muslimin”. I beg to learn from you, which verse of Quran or which Sahih  Hadeeth justifies the use of this title "Allamatul Muslimin”?

                                               Question No 15 to Dr. Zakir Naik & His IRF:  Brother Zakir Naik! In your programmes, particularly in question-answer sessions, whenever you finish answering, your followers applaud it by clapping. Some people are of the view that clapping in this way is unwanted in Islamic programmes.  I beg to learn from you, which verse of Quran or which Sahih  Hadeeth justifies clapping in appreciation of answers by a scholar ?

                         Brother Zakir Naik ! We will wait for your response thirstily. Please no logic ! No argument! No Quarrelling! Only reference, my dear brother as you say, ““Any person any Scholar say anything ask of proof……….What Zakir Naik says has no value what Allah says has value…….what I say carry no weight…..any Scholar say anything ask for proof”. [ Ref. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSReUdbb].  Almighty Allah instructs : “...Say, ‘Produce your evidence if you are telling the truth.’ (Qur'an 2:111).” If you can’t, in the interest of Muslim Ummah,  please just stick to comparative religion and  avoid  issues relating to “Fiqh and Massail” as your  answers on these issues only trigger confusion and turmoil among Muslim Ummah. We would also like to appeal to the followers  of Dr. Zakir Naik  to accord the prime importance to the Unity of the Ummah   and not  to stick to hero-worship.

                                                Wa Maa Alaina Illal Balagh.