DNA Exclusive: Fugitive preacher Zakir Naik to give lectures on Islam amid FIFA WC

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted by Indian security agencies for his alleged involvement in many anti-national activities, is all set to give lectures on Islam during FIFA world cup at Qatar. It is being said that Qatar is using Fifa World Cup to promote Islam at international level.

In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analyses Zakir Naik's controversial participation in Fifa World Cup.  

Social Media Claims on Zakir Naik

It is being claimed on different social media accounts that Zakir Naik has reached Qatar. In a video that's going viral on social media, Zakir Naik is seen getting a little older, however, he is seen wearing the same attire as always. Qatar is the same country that had called on the Indian ambassador, asked for the Indian government's stand on Nupur Sharma's statement and expressed its opposition. Qatar, which was angered by the remarks made on Prophet Mohammed, is now calling a man who is notorious for insulting other religions as a preacher. Qatar, where a big event like the Football World Cup is taking place, has called an Islamic preacher, who terms football as haram. 

DNA brings a speech by Zakir Naik, in which he is presenting his radical views on a sport like Football. Yet, he is being given a chance to participate in the during the mega event.  

Zakir Naik in Qatar

There is a ruckus about the hijab in its neighboring country. In the Islamic country of Iran, women have stood up against the government of Sharia law. Islamic preachers, who call the hijab a choice, are unable to say a word against the forced hijab on women. Iran's football team today backed the hijab protest by women in their country.