Ahmed Hussein Kazem Deedat[6] (1 July 1918 - 8 August 2005) was an Islamic preacher, preacher, lecturer and debater, known for his debates and writings on the comparison of religions, in particular between Islam and Christianity. He founded and headed the International Center for Islamic Call in Durban, South Africa, and was awarded the King Prize Faisal for his efforts in the service of Islam in 1986 AD.