Beer ban, radical sermons and more: The influence of Islam on the Qatar World Cup

Nov 21, 2022 - 17:30

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Beer ban, radical sermons and more: The influence of Islam on the Qatar World Cup

As Qatar hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Muslim nation has come under scrutiny for its various restrictions and laws. How religion has grabbed the spotlight amid the football tournament can also be seen after reports of Zakir Naik being in the country emerged.

The controversial Islamic preacher, who is wanted in India over allegations of terror-related activities and hate speeches, is reportedly in Qatar to give sermons on Islam. Faisal Alhajri, a presenter at the Qatari state-owned sports channel Alkass, announced on Twitter on Saturday (19 November), that Naik is “present in Qatar during the World Cup and will give many religious lectures throughout the tournament.”