Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded eminent scholar Dr Zakir Naik’s exceptional efforts in spreading the true teachings of the Holy Quran and Hadith, besides promoting Islamic values worldwide.
The prime minister warmly welcomed Dr Naik, expressing his admiration for his scholarly work.
He said the entire Ummah was proud of him for projecting the real image of Islam across the world. It was heartening to note that a vast majority of youth listened to his lectures.
PM Shehbaz said that he had personally benefited from the eminent scholar’s lectures, enriching himself with the valuable teachings of Islam.
He said that the people of Pakistan fully admired Dr Naik’s great personality and were happy about his presence in the country.
The premier noted that Dr Naik was in good health and added that he was happy to know that his (the scholar) son was also following his footsteps and serving Islam.
He also recalled his past meeting with Dr Zakir in 2006.
