Sheikh Ahmed Hussein Deedat (1918 - 2005), was a Muslim scholar of Comparative religion, an author, lecturer, and an orator. He was best known for witty inter-religious public debates. Early life Dr. Zakir Naik speaking about the full history of his interaction with Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in his life. Dr. Naik tell about their first meeting, learning from him, taking inspiration from Born in Surat (India) in 1918, he joined his father in South Africa in 1927. He was able to learn English in a short time and was a bright pupil. However, he had to leave school at the age of 16 to support his family. He vigorously pursued self-education, including extensive studies on comparative religion, while working in a furniture shop. Sheikh Ahmed Deedat - a man totally dedicated to his faith and propagation of Islam. He was not afraid to challenge any one to debate and gave a lifetime of struggle to Islam. .

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