PETALING JAYA: A few days ago, rumours broke out on social media that Dr Zakir Naik had received diagnosis of the fatal disease AIDS. While the controversial preacher is no stranger to media scandals, thanks to his bold views and divisive statements, this particular rumor prompted him to step forward and address the allegations head-on, issuing a firm denial.
Dr Naik had recently been in the headlines for completely different reasons. Just weeks ago, he was spotted enjoying some extreme sports in Bali, where he took a heart-stopping bungee jump from a dizzying height of 430 feet. The footage, which Naik shared with his followers, showed him plummeting towards the earth in what seemed like a thrilling mix of faith and fearlessness.