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(1) During
last Ramadaan, the IRF had organised a series of three religious exhibitions at the IRF
auditorium in Mumbai, between December 29, 1997 & January 17, 1998. This consisted of
the Qur'an Exhibition, the Comparative Religion Exhibition and the Exhibition on on
Islamic Educational Tools, Books and Islamic Games for children. Each exhibition was of
one week's duration. These exhibitions were not only well attended, but also drew a lot of
media attention and were declared by many to be truly unique, not only in Mumbai, but
throughout India.
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 (2) Besides Dr. Zakir
Naik, the IRF has good Islamic speakers like Dr. Shuaib Sayyad. On February 8, 1998, the
IRF organised a public lecture by Dr. Shuaib Sayyad, "The Concept of Salvation in
Islam" at the Patkar Hall in Mumbai.
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 (3)
Between April 14 and May 3, 1998, Dr. Zakir Naik had a series of lecture-tours to the
U.A.E., Qatar and Mangalore. In a short span of 15 days of these lecture-tours, Dr. Zakir
Naik had thirty-eight programmes consisting of 29 Public Lectures, 5 Press Interviews and
4 T.V. Talks. Alhamdulillah, all the three lecture-tours were successful.
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 (4) During the year
1998, the IRF had the pleasure of inviting and hosting several prominent International Islamic personalities in Mumbai.
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 (a)
During May 30 to June 1, 1998, the IRF had organized 3 Public
Talks, 4 T.V.Talks and 2 T.V. Interviews of Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal
Philips, a Canadian revert to Islam and renowned author and
speaker with Doctorate in Islamic Theology from the University of
Wales, U.K.
(b) During August 28 to September 02, 1998, the IRF had organized 2
Public Talks, 2 T.V Interviews and 2 T.V. Talks by Dr. V. Abdur
Rahim, Director of the the translation center of the King Fahd
Holy Qur'an printing complex in Madeenah. Dr.Abdur Rahim has
authored several books on subject of learning and teaching Arabic
He was professor of Arabic at the Islamic University of Madeenah
for over 25 years.
(c) In September 1998 the IRF recorded 2 T.V. Talks and 1 T.V
Interview of Dr. Abdullah Abbas Nadvi. Dr. Nadvi had taught Arabic for
several years at the Ummul-Qura University in Makkah.
(d) Other International Islamic Speakers.
(e) Several other Indian Islamic Scholar's lectures were organized
by the IRF.
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 (5)
Dr. Zakir Naik had a series of lecture tours to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, Canada, U.S.A. and U.K. between July 02 to August 09
1998. He gave several public talks in various cities of these
countries. He delivered several lecture in U.K. along with reputed
Islamic Scholars like Dr. Jamal Badawai of Canada and Imam Siraj
Wahhaj of U.S.A.
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 (6)
The IRF organised its First Daw'ah training Workshop conducted by
Dr.Zakir Naik for the resident of Mumbai, between September 29 to
Ocotober 11, 1998. After intensive interview a batch of 21
participant was selected. The batch was consist of 4 Medical
Doctors, 1 MBA,
2 Engineers, 1 Professor, other
professional and 2 students.
This Daw'ah training programme was conducted absolutely free
and the participants were provided with training material
handouts stationary, Islamic video cassettes etc.
The IRF had received extremely positive feedback from the participants
regarding this training programme. The
participants have drawn up their own specific Action Plans
based on their learning and have begun implementing these
plans.
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 (7)
Later this year between October 16 to 20, 1998, Dr Zakir Naik
visited Singapore for a lecture -tour during which he gave several
Public Talks and addressed audiences of thousand of people.
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 (8)
Dr. Zakir Naik also lecture-tour of Malaysia, between
October 21 to 26 1998. In Malaysia he spoke at Petronas Surau
Twin Tower the tallest structure in the world and also at
the international Islamic University of Malaysia(IIUM).
Alhamdulillah both these lecture-tour too were successful.
Dr Zakir Naik also conducted two One day Daw'ah Training
Programmes for Daees: one each in Singapore and Malaysia
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 (9)
On November 08, 1998, Dr Zakir Naik addressed a large audience in
Bhiwandi (a town near Mumbai) on the topic. 'Universal Brotherhood',
and convincing replies to many question by non Muslims. At the end
of this programme noted Advocate Mr. K.R.Hingorani who presided
over the programme, said "I had heard Dr Radha Krishnan
speaking in the same vein on the comparative religion of India and
about after 50 year I have now heard Dr. Zakir Naik speak..... Dr. Zakir
Naik stated that we should first examine common points between different religion and then discuss
differences between them. This is one of the best statement
that I have heard in my life..... I request Dr. Zakir Naik to go
into Hindu congregations and try to make them understand what
Islam stand for.... I think is one of the greatest things that has
happened to this world.
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In addition to
the aforesaid events and activities, the IRF has its regular
weekly programmes on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
The Ladies wing of the IRF and the Children's Wing have been
doing extremely well in their
various programmes.
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 The
IRF has the largest collection of of the CD-ROM's and provides
free facilities in the evening at its premises for viewing Islamic
CD-ROM'S. In response to the large demand from thousands of
people around the world, IRF will InshaAllah organize an
International Daw'ah Training Programme to be conducted by
Dr.Zakir Naik between July 07 and August 08,1999. This training
programme will be absolutely free for the participants and will be
exclusively for Muslim Brother's residing outside India
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Free
distribution of the Glorious Qur'ân with its English
translation and commentary to schools, colleges,
madrasaas, as well as to non-Muslim individuals for
their understanding of the Guidance of Allah.
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The IRF's reach among Muslims and non-Muslims is growing at a rapid place. The IRF has
several visitors every day, comprising of Muslims and non-Muslims. Attending the weekly
programmes at the IRF auditorium has become a regular feature in the lives of many in
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