Independent preacher Zakir Naik, who recently sparked controversy after being seen giving a speech in Perlis, holds an official credential to teach Islam in the state.

According to sources, the credential was issued by the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maips) and signed by the Crown Prince of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.

The granting of this credential follows Section 118(1) of the Islamic...