Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Zakir Naik Denies AIDS Rumors, Calls Reports 'Fake News'
Zakir Naik, a preacher, is denying rumors that he has AIDS.
These rumors have been circulating on social media.
Naik calls the reports 'fake news' and says he is healthy.
His lawyer says the reports are meant to hurt Naik's image.
Naik is currently living in Malaysia after fleeing India, where he faces charges of money laundering, promoting terrorism, and terror funding.
He is a controversial figure.
Zakir Naik denies rumors circulating on social media alleging he has AIDS.
Naik labeled the reports as "rubbish" and "fake news."
His lawyer stated that fake news is being used to defame Naik.
Naik fled India in 2017 and is wanted by Indian authorities.
He holds Malaysian citizenship.
- Who
- Zakir Naik, an Islamic preacher.
- What
- Denied rumors of an AIDS diagnosis.
- When
- Reports circulating recently.
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- Reports intended to tarnish his reputation
Critics/Media
Zakir Naik/Supporters
Health Rumors
Critics/Media
Reports of possible AIDS
Zakir Naik/Supporters
Claims reports are 'fake news', lawyer denies.
- Subject
- Zakir Naik
- Location
- Malaysia
- Allegation
- Rumors of AIDS diagnosis
- Naik's Response
- Denied rumors, called them 'rubbish' and 'fake news'
- Legal Status
- Fugitive from India, wanted on various charges
- Citizenship
- Malaysian
