In July 2013, Naik was named as the Islamic Personality of the Year, announced by the 17th Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA).[135][136][137][138][139] The award was presented by Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry of the United Arab Emirates.[140] On 5 November 2013, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia conferred a Ma'al Hijrah Distinguished Personality award to Naik.[141][142] In a ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, the award was presented by Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Malaysia's head of state. On 2 February 2015, he was awarded the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam.[143][10][144] He was listed in the book The 500 Most Influential Muslims under honourable mention, in the 2009,[132] 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013/2014 editions.[133][134]