Zakir Naik an avoidable distraction - MIC

Malaysia's Islamic foundation or multi texture is certainly not going to be nourished by Zakir Naik's preaching' s.

the would only be inciting divisive forces to distort the unifying tenets of Islam as currently practiced in the country.

As a nation Malaysia is well acknowledged among brother Islamic countries as a progressive nation with strong Islamic value systems embedded within its national character

We as a nation do not need Zakir Naik when our own Islamic scholars are far more adept and competent in advocating the Islamic faith to Malaysians befitting our own national heritage and rich and pluralistic history

It is known that the Zakir Naik owned, provocative evangelist channel, has been banned in BangladeshCanada and in the UK. When a large Muslim country like Bangladesh has taken action against Zakir Naik we in Malaysia should never allow a proven to remain in our midst advocating his nefarious and divisive form of .

Given the space Zakir Naik would also into our national space to disrupt national harmony which could lead to undesirable actions of grave consequence to national peace and stability

Zakir Naik should not be allowed to use his questionable religious credentials to solicit support from Malaysia to be shielded from possible prosecution in India.

Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam

MIC president