Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Dr. Zakir Naik Denies HIV Claims, Plans Defamation Case
Dr. Zakir Naik, a religious speaker who is not allowed to go back to India, is denying recent news reports.
These reports said he and his family are sick with a disease.
His lawyer says these reports are false and that Dr. Naik is doing well.
They also say that a picture showing him in a hospital is fake.
Dr. Naik has been living in Malaysia since 2016 because of accusations against him in India.
He is accused of some actions related to hate speech and money laundering.
Despite this, he continues his religious work from Malaysia, according to an undated video.
Dr. Zakir Naik denied reports that he and his family have contracted an infectious disease.
Naik's lawyer, Abedin bin Abdul Kader, stated that Naik is healthy.
Kader said that the video showing Naik in a hospital bed is fake.
Naik has been out of India since 2016 and faces various charges.
Naik's lawyer says the family is well and planning legal action.
- Who
- Dr. Zakir Naik and his family
- What
- Denied reports of having HIV and refuted claims of being hospitalized
- When
- Reports emerged recently, denial made in first statement
- Where
- Currently in Malaysia, reports from Kuala Lumpur
- Why
- To counter allegations and protect his reputation
Claims
Denials
Health Status
Claims
Reports suggest Naik and family have infectious disease.
Denials
Naik's camp denies illness, stating they are well.
- Who
- Dr. Zakir Naik, a tele-evangelist
- Charges
- Hate speech, terror financing, money laundering
- Current Residence
- Malaysia
- Passport Status
- Revoked by India
- Legal Action
- Planning defamation case