ISLAMABAD: Prominent religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik — who is currently on a nearly month-long visit to Pakistan — praised the love and hospitality of the local people, stating that “the people of Pakistan are very loving and caring”.

Dr Naik made the remarks during a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday.

He emphasised the Muslim countries to shun their differences and unite in the light of the Holy Quran and Sunnah to confront the challenges being faced by the Muslim Ummah.

The religious scholar said that Islam is a religion of peace, love, and brotherhood, and his preaching aims to highlight the true message of peace and love in Islam across the world.

He praised Pakistan’s role in promoting the true teachings of Islam and fostering unity among Muslims.

The NA speaker emphasised the need for unity among the Muslim Ummah, urging them to come together and work collectively to promote Islam’s true message globally.

He welcomed the religious scholar and expressed his delight over his visit to Pakistan. The matters pertaining to the challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah, interfaith harmony, and other important issues were deliberated during the meeting.

The speaker said that Islam is a complete code of life that promotes peace, tolerance, and love. He lauded the services rendered by Dr Naik in spreading the message of peace and love of Islam around the world.

He said that the Constitution of Pakistan provides equal rights to all citizens and that the rights of minorities are fully protected in the country. The speaker stressed that the solution to the challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah lies in unity and solidarity.

Meanwhile, Dr Zakir Naik, accompanied by Speaker Sadiq, also visited the National Assembly Hall.

Later, the Islamic scholar met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad. He told Maulana Fazl that his struggle is aimed at spreading Islam’s true message of peace and love across the world.

“The Muslim Ummah needs to forget its differences and unite in the light of the Quran and Sunnah.”

He continued that the people of Pakistan are very loving.

Speaking on the occasion, the JUI-F chief commended Dr Naik’s efforts for Islam.

“Islam is the complete code of life,” he said adding that Islamic teachings give the message of peace, tolerance and love.