In a social media post in 2022, Malik had organised and incited Muslims to join a protest against former BJP leader Nupur Sharma over her remarks on prophet mohammad.
"Who can get their throats slit in the name of 'huzoor', raise your hands? Will you get your throats slit in the name of 'huzoor'? Those who can get their throats slit in the name of 'huzoor' can do anything," the cleric said.