Sheikh Ahmed Hussein Deedat (July 1, 1918 - August 9, 2005) was a Muslim scholar of Comparative religion, an author, lecturer, and an orator. He was best known for witty inter-religious public debates.

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His pre-recorded programs are shown on _Peace TV, which is a 24/7 Islamic channel that is based in Mumbai, India, and is being broadcast to many countries around the globe.