His views and statements on terrorism have been often criticised in the media. Speaking of Osama bin Laden, when Naik was asked whether the former was a terrorist, he stated that he did not have an opinion since had not met him,[115] nor interrogated him, and is neither a friend nor an enemy. He believes in checking up information before passing it on to another person.[116] However, Naik went on to say "If he is fighting enemies of Islam, I am for him.