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Saudis give prestigious award to Muslim cleric who said that “every Muslim should be a terrorist”

Mar 2, 2015 6:18 pm By Robert Spencer

zakir-naik“In June 2010, the cleric was banned from entering Britain for ‘numerous comments’ which showed ‘unacceptable behaviour’ by Home Secretary Theresa May.” This is how far Abject Britannia has fallen: a supporter of jihad terror like Zakir Naik is banned from Britain, and then to appease Britain’s increasingly numerous and powerful Islamic supremacists, foes of jihad terror like me are also banned from Britain. Note also that Naik “claimed that just a year before he had been courted by MI6 to help reach out to misguided Muslims in the UK.” Nothing in the least implausible about that.

“Cleric who claimed ‘every Muslim should be a terrorist’ and blames George Bush for 9/11 given prestigious award by Saudi Arabia,” by Jamie Campbell, the Independent, March 2, 2015:

An Indian television preacher who called the 9/11 attacks an “inside job” has received one of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious prizes on Sunday for “service to Islam.”

Dr Zakir Naik, the President of the Islamic Research Foundation in India, was one of the five recipients of the King Faisal international prize from the gulf state’s King Salman during a ceremony at the luxury Riyadh Hotel.

The annual prizes are a project of the King Faisal Foundation, established in 1976 by the children of King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz who died in 1975.

The honour was bestowed on Dr Naik for being one of the most renowned non-Arabic speaking promoters of Islam.

He established the Peace TV Channel that, according to its website, promotes “Truth, Justice, Morality, Harmony and Wisdom for the whole of humankind” through “presenting Islam and removing misconceptions about Islam.” It is broadcast in over 200 countries.

In a video-conference aired at the ceremony Dr Naik said: “Islam is the only religion that can bring peace to the whole of humanity.”

He claimed in 2006 that he supported Bin Laden and that “Every Muslim should be a terrorist.”

In a July 2008 Peace TV broadcast, Dr Naik suggested that al-Qaida was not responsible for flying hijacked airliners into New York’s World Trade Centre on 11 September 2001, killing almost 3,000 people. He has reiterated the claim since.

In June 2010, the cleric was banned from entering Britain for “numerous comments” which showed “unacceptable behaviour” by Home Secretary Theresa May. He claimed that just a year before he had been courted by MI6 to help reach out to misguided Muslims in the UK.

He said on Sunday that he would donate all of his $200,000 (£130,000) prize money to Peace TV.

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  1. rob774 says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    You are aware that there is an increasing divergence between the liberal minority and the vast majority of British people who want nothing to do with appeasement?

    • Babs says

      Mar 2, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      I have no doubt that Robert is aware rob774. I don’t blame him for pointing up every stupidity by the UK government though, the same UK government which banned him and Pam Geller from the UK.

      Many of us in the UK are becoming more and more furious with appeasement of Islam and are speaking out against it, writing to our MPs (I told mine that he wouldn’t get my vote because he caved in and voted for a Palestinian state), and reporting race hatred from Muslims to the police.

      It’s an uphill slog, too, but as you know more and more people are snapping to and realising the agenda of Islam and naming it publicly. Once you say something it cannot be unsaid, regardless of the craziness of those who claim it’s untrue or that you said no such thing. Keep the faith.

      • Michael Copeland says

        Mar 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        Keep spreading the word.
        “The Duping of Cameron”
        http://libertygb.org.uk/v1/index.php/news-libertygb/6720-the-duping-of-cameron

    • M S case says

      Mar 3, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      I noticed the one finger salute of the isis fighters. did anyone else??? Saudi’s ??? what can you expect. Supposed to be one of the friendlies HA HA

  2. Andrew GB says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    What was his award? Twat of the week? Kiddie fiddler of the month? Or person most likely to dispel the myth that islam is the religion of peace?

    Whichever category, im sure its well deserved and I’m sure he’ll be killing a pig to celebrate.

    • M S case says

      Mar 4, 2015 at 11:09 pm

      IT ALL FITS ANDREW EVERY ONE OF THOSE FIT.

  3. cs says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    This guy is famous for the explanation of “what your right hand possesses, sex slaves!” He says it without shyness.

  4. Angemon says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Zakir Naik represents the quintessential wimpy muslim cleric: he rapid-fires wrong and flawed info to an ignorant audience that doesn’t know enough to put him on the spot – not that his target audience, muslims, would consider any deep inquiry him in matters of, for example, science, they just go see him for the circle jerk and chest-thumping of islam – and, as such, appears knowledgeable enough to fool ignorant people.

  5. Champ says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Hey the ugly, unvarnished *truth* about islam & co for a change–attaboy!

    Yeah and ask yourself: WWMoD? ..well he would lie, steel, rape, murder, etc ..and then call himself a “prophet” for good measure.

  6. R Cole says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Better get these Islamic preachers on side – rather than have them ally with Islamic state – might be the Saudi’s approach.

    Islamic State was not supposed to be – all that Islamic fundamentalist indoctrination for all those years – was meant to be like a plant that spread in the west. In a way it has spread ~ fear – er, I mean “respect” for the faith.

    Come to Kaaba!!

    But while calling westerners Islamophobic – the Saudis construct a big wall – to keep this “distorted” version of Islam on the other side. Though it does appear that – this Islam is rightfully finding its way home.

    Zakir Naik – Death for Apostasy in Islamic Law
    http://youtu.be/4Lv_FVtWzFQ

    Islam the Garrison Faith

    Notice he compares leaving Islam and then talking about it – to telling ‘state secrets’. This is the severity of the Islamic mindset. Such that the person leaving would be seen as committing an act of treason – anywhere. It is a garrison faith. Where the mind of each Muslim is supposed to be pitted against – all others / or those who do what is forbidden in Islam. Even if they don’t act on it – this is what – as a good Muslim they are supposed to think / believe.

    And is the reason why non-Muslims can’t find out honestly what Islam is about. They can’t be told in polite terms. The truth about Islam is classified as an Islamic state secret.

    • Salah says

      Mar 2, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      @ R Cole,

      “The truth about Islam is classified as an Islamic state secret.”

      I would rather say *was* classified. Not anymore.
      Today, things are rapidly changing, but no MSM is willing to talk about it: Muslims are leaving Islam by the millions.

      http://crossmuslims.blogspot.ca/2014/01/egyptian-muslims-tear-up-quran.html

      http://gulfnews.com/news/region/egypt/rise-of-atheism-in-egypt-sparks-concern-1.1406120

  7. gravenimage says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Saudis give prestigious award to Muslim cleric who said that “every Muslim should be a terrorist”
    ………………………………….

    Here’s the whole quote:

    “If bin Laden is fighting enemies of Islam, I am for him,” and that “If he is terrorizing America – the terrorist, biggest terrorist – I am with him. Every Muslim should be a terrorist. The thing is that if he is terrorizing the terrorist, he is following Islam. Whether he is or not, I don’t know, but you as Muslims know that, without checking up, laying allegations is also wrong.”

    Note that he considers terrorism America daring to *defend* against Jihad terrorism.

    And here he “clarifies” his views:

    “As far as terrorist is concerned,” he said, “I tell the Muslims that every Muslim should be a terrorist. … What is the meaning of the word terrorist? Terrorist by definition means a person who terrorises. So in this context every Muslim should be a terrorist to each and every anti-social element. I’m aware that terrorist is more commonly used for a person who terrorises innocent human beings. So in this context no Muslim should ever terrorise a single innocent human being.”

    The reference to “innocent human beings”, of course, only obtains to pious Muslims.

    “Anti-social elements” include anyone standing against Jihad terrorism, anyone who dares criticize Islam, and “out” apostates.

    Zakir Naik has called for the murder of any apostate who will then “propagate the non-Islamic faith and speak against Islam”.

    And after all of this support of Jihad, he still claims that 9/11 was “done by George Bush himself”. This sort of cognitive dissonance is not uncommon among Muslim apologists.

    He wants the filthy Infidels to allow Islamic Da’wa, but no proselytizing or even presence of churches or temples in Dar-al-Islam.

    Here’s what Saleem Kidwai, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales, said when Welsh MP David Davies protested his appearance there: “people who know about him [Naik] know that he is one of the most uncontroversial persons you could find.

    I’m sure this is true—in that what the appalling Naik has to say is perfectly mainstream Islam…

    And this isn’t the first time Naik has received awards from the Muslim world—just in the last two years, he has won the 17th Dubai International Holy Quran Award, Islamic Personality of 2013 from the Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for World Peace, the 2013 Distinguished International Personality Award from the head of state of Malaysia, 2013 Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work from the Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, the 2014 Insignia of the Commander of the National Order of the Republic of The Gambia, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of The Gambia.

    In other words, influential Muslims *love* this pious thug.

    • Godwin says

      Mar 3, 2015 at 11:00 am

      He is the greatest charlatan, no doubt.

    • M S case says

      Mar 4, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      I HAVE AN AWARD I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE HIM. AND I’M SURE THARE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT HAVE SEVERAL “AWARDS” REEDY TO GIVE HIM

  8. mortimer says

    Mar 2, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    “If he is terrorising the terrorists, if he is terrorising America the terrorist […] I am with him. Every Muslim should be a terrorist.”
    ― Zakir Naik 47 likes

    “People who change their religion should face the death penalty.”
    ― Zakir Naik 25 likes

    “If exposure of body is modernism, then animals are more modern than humans.”
    ― Zakir Naik 15 likes

    -Zakir Naik claimed psychologists say that children who do not know their parents are mentally disturbed.
    The Islamic prophet Muhammad fits into this category. He is therefore, by Naik’s own admission, likely to have been psychologically disturbed.

    -“The pig is the most shameless animal on the face of the earth. It is the only animal that invites its friends to have sex with its mate. In America, most people consume pork. Many times after dance parties, they have swapping of wives; many say ‘you sleep with my wife and I will sleep with your wife.’ If you eat pigs then you behave like pigs”
    Zakir Naik

    NOTE: According to Naik, 1) Pigs have a designated ‘mate’ 2) Pigs have a language 3) Pigs have ‘friends’ 4) Pigs use speech to say…’Hey, Oinker, try out my sow here!’

    Absurdest guy in the world gets Saudi top award! What does this say about the judgment of the new king?

  9. Jeff says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 12:21 am

    If this is Islam’s best, they’ve got a lot to be worried about.

  10. John Mustart says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 4:49 am

    Although I support your Jihad watch because it is very informative and I am anti Political Islam I have to say regarding 911 this man is correct. 911 was an inside job no matter how much you deny it. I spent much time looking into it very thoroughly and have as a result subscribed to AE911Truth. The evidence is overwhelming. All AE911TRUTH is asking for is for the investigation to be reopened to get to the truth of the matter. If you people are honest you will look into it yourselves. There are thousands of unanswered questions about 911. One point I will make to encourage you. No plane hit the Pentagon. Prove it to me if you can. Until America solves 911 your Government will never be respected or taken seriously. Unless you folk do a thorough investigation yourselves you will believe the NIST report from a position of profound ignorance. Hitler said ” The bigger the lie the more easily the people will believe it. I will continue to follow Jihad watch as you are doing an excellent job of keeping every one informed. God bless you all.

    • DAI says

      Mar 3, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Oh ,no!!! Stop watching those silly conspiracy movies. Explain the plane parts found in the immediate area of the impact etc. No more evidence required. Case closed. Bye.

      • John Mustart South Africa. says

        Mar 4, 2015 at 1:24 am

        You would have followed Hitler like a Ostrich with it’s head in the sand until it was too late. The wreckage of the plane at the site was planted as it was minimal. No engines, I repeat, no engines! Engines are the toughest part of the plane and they are always at the sight of a plane crash. The hole was too small for the plane to cause. The distance between the two engines is wider than the hole. Why did the FBI confiscate about 85 CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the flight even in a flat panic by ripping some off their mountings. These are only some of the points I will make. I have put basic and very elementary science and logic on a platter before your eyes and your mind as a starting point. Open your mind and think. It is because of people like you that governments get away with MURDER.

  11. TNT says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 6:47 am

    He also said that the world is flat. Still I. The dark ages way of thinking. Good grief!

  12. RahmanLee says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Your statement is so extremely Cruel, Extremist and Ironic. I was neither of a supporter of Jihadist suicide Bombing nor any kind of terrorism acts, but one think im 110% sure that this guy (dr.Zakir Naik) view was one of many strong reasons that made become the member of the majority of Muslims 99.99% population who condemn all kind of terrorism acts (suicde bombing, ISIS, you name it)

    It’s clear now from all of all empirical facts gathered i have concluded that This guy was banned from Britain because of Fitnah (False rumors, made up stories with westernizing agenda just like FOX NEWS always does) cowards criminalize him because they know how this guy always winning in all debate!!

    peace be upon you all!

  13. Brother Mark:) says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Dr. Zakir Naik once wrote a propaganda piece that was being widely copied and pasted on the internet. I really had enough of the distorted silliness so I wrote a response to it here:

    http://talktruthful.com/2013/01/18/was-islam-spread-by-the-sword-really/

    I have no respect for people who apparently believe that it a good thing to deceive others.

    Hit me up in the comments section!

    Brother Mark:)
    http://www.talktruthful.com

  14. Lioness says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 10:31 am

    “Islam is the only religion that can bring peace to the whole of humanity” …if it disappears from the face of the earth.

  15. solomon says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 10:40 am

    King of misquotes, ignorance and utter nonsensical if someone were to listen to his lectures. A master in inventing new words where one would scratch their heads to find them in the thesaurus.

  16. sidney penny says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    This guy is a crazy Indian Muslim.

    He has everyone offside except for other crazy Indian Muslims and NOW the Saudis

    Giving the money to Peace TV?Really?.Nothing about peace on Peace TV.

    Watch and laugh.There is more where it came from..

    Naik – 25 mistakes in 5 min (6.2)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk5q9TeGo14

    Naik – 25 mistakes in 5 min (6.2)

    Uploaded on Jun 22, 2011

    Is the logic of Zakir Naik reliable?

    In an answer on evolution, Zakir Naik makes 25 clear mistakes in only 5 minutes.
    http://www.unchangingword.com

  17. sidney penny says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    http://www.answeringmuslims.com/2011/07/zakir-naik-25-errors-in-less-than-five.html

    The same thing from David Wood’s excellent website.

    Zakir Naik: 25 Errors in Less Than Five Minutes

    Ever notice that in Christianity, our top apologists are brilliant scholars with solid arguments,

    while in Islam, the top apologists are people who can sound good while spouting absolute nonsense?

  18. sidney penny says

    Mar 3, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    “In June 2010, the cleric was banned from entering Britain for “numerous comments” which showed “unacceptable behaviour” by Home Secretary Theresa May. He claimed that just a year before he had been courted by MI6 to help reach out to misguided Muslims in the UK.”

    “Nothing in the least implausible about that.”

    Robert ,how did the Muslims become misguided in the UK?

    BY reading the Quran?

    By going to the mosque?

    By listening to Imams?

    By going to the local Muslim community center?

    By listening to Zakir Naik ?

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