Islamic Research Foundation
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The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) is a registered non-profit organization, which is based in Mumbai, India, that promotes Islamic Da’wah.[1] The founder and President of IRF is Dr. Zakir Naik, who is a scholar and a preacher of Islam.[2] The IRF Ladies' Wing was established in 1992, and is led by Dr. Zakir Naik's wife, Farhat Naik.[3] Zakir's brother, Dr. Mohammed Naik, is the chairman of the Islamic Research Foundation. Members of the Board of Directors are Dr. Habib Naik, Prof. Omar Naik, Suleyman Naik and Ruhollah Naik.
Live and recorded programs of the IRF are broadcast through the Peace TV network, Internet and the print media.[4]
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IRF created a IRF Educational Trust (Regd. Public Trust No. E-14436 [Bom]) and in 2001, established the Islamic International School in Dongri district, Mumbai[5] which accepts boys and girls from Nursery to Standard VII.[6]
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- ^ Islamic Research Foundation
- ^ Islamic Research Foundation - Introduction (Dr. Zakir Naik)
- ^ Sweta Ramanujan. "Beyond veil: Am I not a normal Muslim girl?", ExpressIndia, July 17, 2004. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
- ^ Syed Neaz Ahmad (February 23, 2007). Peace TV Reaching 50 Million Viewers – Dr. Zakir Naik. Saudi Gazette. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
- ^ Kashif-ul-Huda (January 20, 2007). New forms of Islamic educational provision in India. IndiansMuslims. Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
- ^ Islamic International School. IRF. Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
- The Quran advocates decorum, not a uniform for women. The Times of India (September 16, 2001). Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
