Facing probe, Zakir Naik seeks support through Twitter, Facebook

NEW DELHI: Facing investigation over his speeches, Islamic preacher Dr. Zakir Naik on Tuesday sought support from the Muslim community against the "media trials" through his official Facebook fan page. "Tweet now #SupportZakirNaik from your Twitter account," he wrote on his Facebook page, which is managed and maintained by his organistaion. Naik, founder of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, introduced his new Twitter handle @drzakirofficial on his Facebook page also. "I, Dr Zakir Naik, Call upon all my Muslim Brothers & Sisters to Support me against the "Media Trials" and Let Justice Prevail," Naik had tweeted.

I, Dr Zakir Naik, Call upon all my Brothers & Sisters to Support me against the "Media Trials" & Let Justice Prevail.#SupportZakirNaik

— Dr Zakir Naik (@drzakirofficial) July 9, 2016

In another tweet, Naik said: "I appeal to all people worldwide to work together on the causes, ways and solutions to eliminate TERRORISM FROM OUR MIDST."

I appeal to all people worldwide to Work together on the Causes, Ways & Solutions to Eliminate TERRORISM FROM OUR MIDST#SupportZakirNaik — Dr Zakir Naik (@drzakirofficial) July 9, 2016

Followers of Naik took to twitter to express their solidarity with him.

Neither Dr Zakir Naik nor Islam support terrorism.Islam teaches peace and that is what we find in Zakir naik's lectures #SupportZakirNaik

— Dr Zakir Naik (@DrZakirNaikFC) July 12, 2016

Media says #ZakirNaik is the inspiration behind terrorist attacks across the world, we ask bring your proofs #SupportZakirNaik — Adv. Faiz Syed (@advfaizsyed) July 12, 2016

#ZakirNaik, Always promote peace harmony and brotherhood

— Moinuddin Nasrullah (@peace_moin) July 12, 2016

Earlier Media used to be after news but now it is after money TRP. It has lost its importance.. #SupportZakirNaik — Salman Ahmad (@salman7rehan) July 13, 2016