Dr Zakir Naik receives rousing welcome at Badshahi Masjid
Pakistan
‘I am grateful to Allah Almighty who fulfilled my wish to come to Pakistan'
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Eminent religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik on Saturday night received a rousing welcome on his arrival at Badshahi Masjid.
Addressing a mammoth congregation, the Islamic scholar said it was his ardent desire to visit Pakistan.
“I am grateful to Allah Almighty who fulfilled my wish and granted me an opportunity to come to this country and address the people of Pakistan at this historical mosque.
“I am very happy. I want to see how the people of Lahore love me,” Dr Naik said.
He gave response of a remarkable reception from the excited attendees with a gesture, “I love you too. I am very happy today finding myself among you.”
Shedding light on the significance of Holy Quran, Dr Zakir Naik said, “Quran is the guidance for humanity. It has been revealed on Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
“It is the light which guides people and provides them with a path how to come out of abyss of ignorance and darkness. It is the book who gives hope to those living in despair and hopelessness.
“It is the light for the oppressed and gives them a code of life for the success of this world and the hereafter.”