Dr. Zakir Naik has addressed the backlash following a viral video that showed him leaving the stage during an event in Islamabad. The gathering, organized by the non-governmental organization “Pakistan Sweet Home,” aimed to honor orphaned children, with Dr. Naik serving as the chief guest.
As the event concluded, Zamarud Khan, the chairman of Sweet Home, invited Dr. Naik to present shields to the orphaned girls. However, as the girls approached, he stepped back and exited the stage.
Earlier, at a public gathering at the Governor House in Sindh, Dr. Naik explained that he had been invited to meet with the orphaned children. Although he had limited time, he agreed to attend for around ten minutes. Upon his arrival, he noticed that the event seemed more focused on photo opportunities rather than the children themselves.
He mentioned that during his speech, he grew concerned when adult women were invited to the stage, despite being told they were girls. This led him to question the appropriateness of the situation, as he emphasized the importance of avoiding physical contact with women once they reach adulthood. He expressed surprise at the criticism he faced in Pakistan, questioning the current societal norms.
Dr. Naik also commented on the owner of the orphanage, who referred to the girls as his daughters, stating that even he should avoid physical contact with them. He noted that in India, he is respected by Hindus for maintaining appropriate distance from girls.
Additionally, he recalled an incident at the Islamabad event where a female TV host repeatedly approached him with questions, which left him unsure about the appropriateness of the interactions.
In his remarks, Dr. Naik reiterated that while caring for the girls is acceptable, physical contact is not permissible, emphasizing that religious guidelines regarding interactions with non-mahram individuals remain unchanged.
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