Haram Haqiqatjou #11: Referring to a Muslim Scholar as a “Bootlicker”

Background
Saajid Lipham, a former friend of Daniel Haqiqatjou’s, advocates for an approach that outlaws rebellion against the ruler except for situations in which the ruler publicizes their disbelief. After their fallout, Daniel resorted to name-calling and insults.

Haram Action
Daniel refers to Saajid as a bootlicker, and suggests his subscribers on Telegram also share this video with similar “bootlickers.” This is haram and low language.

Evidence of Haram
“The Prophet ﷺ was not one who would abuse others or say obscene words, or curse …” (Bukhaari). The Prophet ﷺ said, “The believer is the brother of another believer…he does not belittle him” [Muslim]. Never once did the Prophet (ﷺ) mock another person and scholars have agreed that it is haram.

Date: February 1, 2023