Zakir Naik reveals why he chose Malaysia over Pakistan after leaving India

Sharia teaches us to accept a lesser harm to avoid a greater one, says renowned Islamic scholar

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik has explained why he opted to move to Malaysia instead of Pakistan after facing increasing pressure in India.

In an interview with a Pakistani YouTuber, Dr Naik candidly discussed significant events in his life. The interview quickly gained widespread attention, amassing millions of views within hours.

When asked why he chose Malaysia over Pakistan after leaving India, Dr Naik responded, "It would have been easier for me to go to Pakistan. I have visited Pakistan before and have a significant number of supporters there."

He elaborated, citing an Islamic principle: "Sharia teaches us to accept a lesser harm to avoid a greater one. If I had moved to Pakistan, India would have labelled me an ISI agent and used false propaganda to shut down my institution, which would have hindered my efforts to spread the teachings of Islam."

While he expressed his desire to visit Pakistan in the future, Dr Naik noted that the Covid-19 pandemic had delayed his plans, but he hopes to make the trip soon.

It is worth noting that Dr Zakir Naik's preaching led thousands of Hindus to embrace Islam, which prompted the Modi government to file false charges against him, ultimately forcing him to leave India for Malaysia.