A call for peace - Islamic smartphone ready for launch

An Islamic smartphone hoping to keep Muslims connected will be launched for the last week of Ramadan, Saudi-based Arab News reported on Saturday.

The “Peace Mobile” is the brainchild of Dr. Zakir Naik, an internationally renowned public speaker on Islam and comparative religion. He is president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) which owns the Dubai-based Islamic channel Peace TV.

The smartphone is well equipped to compete with more famous brands, boasting a 4.6-inch screen, a 5 megapixel camera and a 4GB memory.

Unlike other phones, though, the Peace Mobile comes pre-loaded with Dr Zakir Naik’s books and videos on Islam and comparative religion in several languages, as well as Islamic wallpapers, apps and ringtones.

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