Gambia: Is Dr Zakir Naik Controversial? Religious Leaders and Political Leaders

Religious leaders are supposed to guide their congregations on how to acquire knowledge and practice their faith. As citizens of a sovereign Republic, they are to respect and uphold the fundamental rights of all citizens. Hence in promoting their faith, they should seek not to misrepresent and castigate the faith of others. This is what promotes religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence of faith groups.

Political leaders swear when assuming office to defend constitutions. Their religion, ethno-linguistic origin and gender should not matter.

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