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| Assalamu Alaikum - May Peace be Upon You |
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You maybe aware of the malicious reports in some parts of the press regarding Dr Zakir Naik and his proposed participation at the Peace Conference 2010 events Wembley, Sheffield Arena and NEC Arena. |
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These were initiated by an article in the Sunday Times on 30th May 2010 in which Dr Zakir Naik was selectively quoted from his speeches at previous conferences. The quotes were given without the relevant context or were completely untrue. |
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As a result Dr Zakir Naik’s visa to visit the UK has been revoked by the Home Secretary, Theresa May, and we understand that matters are being considered for a legal challenge in the High Court. |
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Statement by Dr Zakir Naik - Exclusion order by the British Government
"Following on from recent malicious and specious reports in the British media about my work, a press release was issued dated 11th June 2010. Further to this I am disappointed to learn the British Government has decided to exclude me from coming to the United Kingdom to conduct a Peace Conference Tour between 25th-27th June 2010. Despite this I intend to continue my work of interfaith dialogue; Coming together upon common terms with other people and faith groups to promote a greater understanding of the binding strands existing between the faiths, whilst dispelling fears, suspicions and misconceptions about the beautiful faith of Islam, that have been created by a media frenzy of Islamophobia. I encourage all Muslims to serve their country with dignity and honour and my message to vulnerable young British Muslims is that terrorism and violent extremism, is totally unacceptable and has no place in Islamic life. I would urge the British Government to permit the Peace Conference Tour to continue as scheduled and assist in the promotion of Peace and social harmony, whilst upholding the values of freedom and justice."
- Dr Zakir Naik - 17th June 2010
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| Press Release |
| Press Release 1 - In Response to article in Sunday Times |
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| Press Release 2 - In Response to the Exclusion Order |
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