Summary
- Zakir Naik has drawn attention after abruptly exiting the stage at an event organized by a charity for orphaned children in Islamabad.
- Naik was invited to present shields to young girls.
- Naik left the stage as the girls approached to receive their awards.
Prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has drawn attention after abruptly exiting the stage at an event organized by a charity for orphaned children in Islamabad.
The incident took place during an awards ceremony held by Pakistan Sweet Home, an orphanage, where Dr. Naik was invited to present shields to young girls.
However, the preacher declined to hand over the awards, citing that the girls were “Na-Mahram” (not closely related by blood or marriage).
A video circulating online captures the moment Dr. Naik left the stage as the girls approached to receive their awards.
His decision stems from his adherence to Islamic guidelines concerning interactions with Na-Mahram individuals.
Dr. Naik is currently in Pakistan on a month-long visit, which commenced on September 30.
He was received at Islamabad airport by several dignitaries, including Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, and officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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