Haram Haqiqatjou #59: Haqiqatjou Calls Abdullah Al-Rabbat a Donkey

Accusation: In this tweet, Daniel Haqiqatjou refers to Abdullah al-Rabbat as a “donkey” and calls his comments on Sayyidna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) “filthy,” accusing al-Rabbat of attacking the family of the Prophet ﷺ.

Haram Action: Islam forbids slandering and insulting others, even in the midst of disagreement. Calling another Muslim a “donkey” or using demeaning language like “filthy” contradicts the Islamic values of respect and adab (etiquette) in discourse. This tweet creates unnecessary division and escalates hostility among Muslims.

Evidence of Haram: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The believer is not a slanderer, nor does he curse others, and he is not vulgar or obscene in speech” (Tirmidhi). By resorting to such offensive language, Haqiqatjou is violating the principles of respectful dialogue, which are essential in maintaining unity and compassion within the ummah.

Impact on the Ummah: Instead of promoting constructive discussion, these words could lead to fitnah (discord) by exacerbating tensions between Muslims. The Quran reminds us: “O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them” (49:11). By publicly insulting another Muslim, Haqiqatjou is damaging the very unity he claims to defend.