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Zakir Abdul Karim Naik popularly known as Zakir Naik, an Indian fugitive residing in Malaysia, who is infamous for disseminating his radical religious propaganda has once again attracted attention on social media due to his highly offensive comments amid the ongoing controversy over Pakistani Muslim grooming gangs in the United Kingdom.
He attempted to rationalize rape with one of the most bizarre statements, in an old clip that recently went viral online. The video was uploaded over a year ago by a YouTube channel called “EnlighteningEcho,” which consistently shares content related to Naik.
A question was posted by a man named Shafin Rashad from Kerala, India which read, “May Allah bless you! I have a query. May Allah forgive me if I’m saying something wrong. Allah is the most merciful and most gracious. If I rape a girl and kill her, but it is not proved in the court, resulting in my acquittal and freedom. After a long time, I truly repent for my actions before Allah as we know he can forgive all transgressions. However, if he forgives me too then where is the justice for the victim?
Notably, rather than unequivocally denouncing the atrocious acts of rape and murder, Naik resorted to convoluted explanations and ultimately ventured to offer a justification for the heinous crime. He first quoted a verse from the Quran and claimed, “It is Allah who has created death and life to test which of you is good indeed. So this life is a test for thereafter. We are being evaluated. Allah examines different people in different ways. He tests some people by giving them luxury or others through poverty.”
He informed the questioner, “You are correct. If an individual has committed acts of rape and murder but genuinely repents and seeks forgiveness, five essential criteria must be met. Firstly, one must acknowledge that their actions were wrong. Secondly, it is imperative to cease such behaviour immediately. Thirdly, there must be a commitment to never engage in these actions again. The fourth step involves seeking forgiveness from Allah. If all these conditions are satisfied, then, inshallah, forgiveness may be granted, even for grave sins such as rape and murder as he is the most gracious, the most merciful.”
Naik then proceeded to address the other facet of the inquiry and shamelessly indulged in victim shaming. He alleged, “Coming to the second part, I would say no because both (the perpetrator) are undergoing a test in this world. Let me explain to you that Allah has provided specific guidelines for women, advising them to dress modestly and to cover their bodies, with certain exceptions such as the face. If, hypothetically, a woman chooses not to adhere to these rules and instead dresses in a manner deemed immoral, which may provoke inappropriate reactions leading to an act of rape, then who should be blamed? It is the girl’s responsibility.”
He then attempted to downplay his outrageous comment but failed to hide his inner Islamist misogynist and added, “That doesn’t mean that the boy has the right to rape but besides him, the girl is also expected to observe the principles outlined in the Quran. She is accountable if she chooses to wear an outfit that could lead to such an act. On the other hand, if she is dressed decently and is still subjected to rape, the incident serves as a test for her. The critical consideration is whether she was following Allah’s recommendations concerning her attire. If she was not, she is responsible for attracting the rapist.”
The religious fanatic who perceives females solely through the lens of their clothing, reducing them to the status of a mere commodity then claimed rape was an unfortunate result of breaking the regressive Sharia Law. “Rape is impermissible, irrespective of whether a woman is dressed modestly or otherwise. However, it is a test for her. She might have breached Sharia rule or she may not have, but it is suggested that Allah intends to evaluate her faith in him after she has endured such a violation.” He repeatedly reiterated this assertion and maintained that no injustice took place while he referred to the sexual assault as a “difficult test from Allah” to determine her belief in him.
“The focus revolves around her compliance with the commandment. If she is, then Allah wants to know whether she continues to express gratitude to him for the blessings received, as this serves as a test for the hereafter. It is important to note that granting forgiveness to the rapist does not equate to injustice towards the woman. This is because she may possess her own shortcomings. Should she seek forgiveness, she will be granted it. It is possible that she did not err on that specific day, but she may have committed mistakes in the days prior. Therefore, the primary focus of the test is whether any mistakes have been made,” he voiced, maintaining his startling stance.
The Islamic preacher proceeded to utter further nonsensical remarks that were equally perplexing, and objectionable and contradicted himself. “If the girl has committed no wrongdoing and has been subjected to rape and subsequently murdered, it is imperative that justice is served. Nevertheless, this does not imply that Allah cannot forgive the offender if he sincerely repents. It is also plausible that the girl may have made mistakes and sought redemption. Thus, it is incorrect to declare that injustice has been committed. Allah’s decrees are clearly articulated, and those who follow these directives will attain Paradise, whereas those who fail to do so will face Hell.”
Naik demonstrated a higher level of contempt for the victim compared to the offender. He accused her of dressing inappropriately, and making past indiscretions, and asserted that she could have disobeyed Allah’s commands. Furthermore, he attributed her rape to a test, all the while declaring that the latter would receive forgiveness from Allah for his actions. It is significant to note that he faces allegations of money laundering in India and has been prohibited from entering several countries due to his Islamist ideology. He has, in fact, become a figure of inspiration for terrorists. He is even infamous for his admiration for Osama bin Laden.
Zakir Abdul Karim Naik popularly known as Zakir Naik, an Indian fugitive residing in Malaysia, who is infamous for disseminating his radical religious propaganda has once again attracted attention on social media due to his highly offensive comments amid the ongoing controversy over Pakistani Muslim grooming gangs in the United Kingdom.
He attempted to rationalize rape with one of the most bizarre statements, in an old clip that recently went viral online. The video was uploaded over a year ago by a YouTube channel called “EnlighteningEcho,” which consistently shares content related to Naik.
A question was posted by a man named Shafin Rashad from Kerala, India which read, “May Allah bless you! I have a query. May Allah forgive me if I’m saying something wrong. Allah is the most merciful and most gracious. If I rape a girl and kill her, but it is not proved in the court, resulting in my acquittal and freedom. After a long time, I truly repent for my actions before Allah as we know he can forgive all transgressions. However, if he forgives me too then where is the justice for the victim?
Notably, rather than unequivocally denouncing the atrocious acts of rape and murder, Naik resorted to convoluted explanations and ultimately ventured to offer a justification for the heinous crime. He first quoted a verse from the Quran and claimed, “It is Allah who has created death and life to test which of you is good indeed. So this life is a test for thereafter. We are being evaluated. Allah examines different people in different ways. He tests some people by giving them luxury or others through poverty.”
He informed the questioner, “You are correct. If an individual has committed acts of rape and murder but genuinely repents and seeks forgiveness, five essential criteria must be met. Firstly, one must acknowledge that their actions were wrong. Secondly, it is imperative to cease such behaviour immediately. Thirdly, there must be a commitment to never engage in these actions again. The fourth step involves seeking forgiveness from Allah. If all these conditions are satisfied, then, inshallah, forgiveness may be granted, even for grave sins such as rape and murder as he is the most gracious, the most merciful.”
Naik then proceeded to address the other facet of the inquiry and shamelessly indulged in victim shaming. He alleged, “Coming to the second part, I would say no because both (the perpetrator) are undergoing a test in this world. Let me explain to you that Allah has provided specific guidelines for women, advising them to dress modestly and to cover their bodies, with certain exceptions such as the face. If, hypothetically, a woman chooses not to adhere to these rules and instead dresses in a manner deemed immoral, which may provoke inappropriate reactions leading to an act of rape, then who should be blamed? It is the girl’s responsibility.”
He then attempted to downplay his outrageous comment but failed to hide his inner Islamist misogynist and added, “That doesn’t mean that the boy has the right to rape but besides him, the girl is also expected to observe the principles outlined in the Quran. She is accountable if she chooses to wear an outfit that could lead to such an act. On the other hand, if she is dressed decently and is still subjected to rape, the incident serves as a test for her. The critical consideration is whether she was following Allah’s recommendations concerning her attire. If she was not, she is responsible for attracting the rapist.”
The religious fanatic who perceives females solely through the lens of their clothing, reducing them to the status of a mere commodity then claimed rape was an unfortunate result of breaking the regressive Sharia Law. “Rape is impermissible, irrespective of whether a woman is dressed modestly or otherwise. However, it is a test for her. She might have breached Sharia rule or she may not have, but it is suggested that Allah intends to evaluate her faith in him after she has endured such a violation.” He repeatedly reiterated this assertion and maintained that no injustice took place while he referred to the sexual assault as a “difficult test from Allah” to determine her belief in him.
“The focus revolves around her compliance with the commandment. If she is, then Allah wants to know whether she continues to express gratitude to him for the blessings received, as this serves as a test for the hereafter. It is important to note that granting forgiveness to the rapist does not equate to injustice towards the woman. This is because she may possess her own shortcomings. Should she seek forgiveness, she will be granted it. It is possible that she did not err on that specific day, but she may have committed mistakes in the days prior. Therefore, the primary focus of the test is whether any mistakes have been made,” he voiced, maintaining his startling stance.
The Islamic preacher proceeded to utter further nonsensical remarks that were equally perplexing, and objectionable and contradicted himself. “If the girl has committed no wrongdoing and has been subjected to rape and subsequently murdered, it is imperative that justice is served. Nevertheless, this does not imply that Allah cannot forgive the offender if he sincerely repents. It is also plausible that the girl may have made mistakes and sought redemption. Thus, it is incorrect to declare that injustice has been committed. Allah’s decrees are clearly articulated, and those who follow these directives will attain Paradise, whereas those who fail to do so will face Hell.”
Naik demonstrated a higher level of contempt for the victim compared to the offender. He accused her of dressing inappropriately, and making past indiscretions, and asserted that she could have disobeyed Allah’s commands. Furthermore, he attributed her rape to a test, all the while declaring that the latter would receive forgiveness from Allah for his actions. It is significant to note that he faces allegations of money laundering in India and has been prohibited from entering several countries due to his Islamist ideology. He has, in fact, become a figure of inspiration for terrorists. He is even infamous for his admiration for Osama bin Laden.
