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Haram Haqiqatjou #66: Haqiqatjou Calls Farid “Low IQ”

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Background

Daniel Haqiqatjou first praised Farid as “Too Good for Harvard,” implying exceptional intellectual and moral virtue. Later, he reversed his stance, attacking Farid as a “Low IQ Wahhabi” — mocking his intelligence and accusing him of theological deviance. This drastic shift exposes hypocrisy (nifāq) and violates Islamic ethics of consistency and integrity.

Haram Action

The incident involves two interconnected violations: exaggeration (ghuluww) in initially elevating Farid’s status beyond reasonable praise, followed by mockery (sukhriyah) and slander (buhtan) through derogatory labels like “Low IQ Wahhabi.” This contradictory behavior constitutes hypocrisy (nifāq), as Haqiqatjou first idealized Farid only to later vilify him without justification, sowing confusion (fitna) and discord within the Muslim community. Such actions violate the Islamic duty to speak truthfully, avoid harm, and uphold brotherhood.

Haram Evidence

The Quran and Sunnah explicitly condemn hypocrisy, slander, and reckless speech. Allah warns: “O you who believe, why do you say what you do not do? Most hateful it is to Allah that you say what you do not do” (Quran 61:2-3). Mocking others is forbidden: “Let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them” (Quran 49:11). The Prophet ﷺ condemned hypocrisy, defining a hypocrite as one who “betrays trust when entrusted, lies when speaking, and breaks promises” (Sahih al-Bukhari 33). Exaggeration (ghuluww) is similarly prohibited, as the Prophet ﷺ warned, “Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Mary…” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3445). By flip-flopping between extremes of praise and slander, Haqiqatjou disregards these principles, undermining communal trust and Islamic ethics.

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Haram Haqiqatjou #62: Insulting Muslims as “Retarded Bootlickers”

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Accusation

Daniel Haqiqatjou mocks Muhammad Umar Mustafa, sarcastically suggesting that Allah SWT sent an “army of retarded bootlickers” to avenge His awliya (friends of Allah), referring to the followers of Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Maulana Tameem Ahmadi. Haqiqatjou uses offensive language and a disrespectful tone to mock both the scholars and their followers. All of this is explicitly haram.

Haram Action
Daniel Haqiqatjou’s use of derogatory terms like “retarded bootlickers” is clearly haram and requires seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT and the people he mocked and name called.

Evidence of Haram
Allah SWT explicitly forbids mockery and ridicule, especially in interactions with Muslims. The Quran advises:
“O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them.” (Quran 49:11).

Additionally, by mocking the followers of respected scholars like Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Maulana Tameem Ahmadi, Haqiqatjou indirectly shows disrespect to the scholars themselves. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of honoring scholars:
“He is not of us who does not respect our elders, show mercy to our young, and know the rights of our scholars.” (Ahmad).

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Haram Haqiqatjou #61: Calls Fellow Muslim Abdullah Ibn Rabbat a Donkey

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Accusation:

Daniel Haqiqatjou refers to Abdullah Ibn Rabbat as a “donkey” and accuses him of gaslighting during a discussion about Sayyidna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). Haqiqatjou criticizes Rabbat for saying Ali “lacked political prowess” and uses unacceptable language to express his frustration:
“Rather than put this donkey in his place, you are trying to gaslight us. Disappointing.”

Haram Action:
Daniel Haqiqatjou’s tweet is haram, plain and simple. He insults and demeans another Muslim by calling him a “donkey”, a clear violation of Islamic etiquette. 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).
Insulting others, especially in the context of religious debate, is not only harmful but also creates unnecessary hostility.

Evidence of Haram:
The Quran explicitly forbids name-calling and insults among Muslims. Allah says:
“And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames.” (Quran 49:11).

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Haram Haqiqatjou #60: Insulting and Accusing Fellow Muslims of Genocide

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Haram Action: (on Both Sides): Both Haqiqatjou and Damask Publishers are guilty of using offensive and inappropriate language. Islam emphasizes maintaining dignity and respect, especially in public discourse. Referring to someone as a “coward” or accusing them of aiding genocide without evidence is a form of slander (ghibah) and false accusation (buhtan). Similarly, Damask Publishers’ language, such as wishing Haqiqatjou to “Go to Hell” and hoping for his humiliation, is equally against Islamic teachings. 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). Both parties violate these principles by engaging in a heated, offensive exchange.

Evidence of Haram: Islam promotes respectful discourse, even in disagreements. The Quran says, “And speak to people good [words]” (2:83). The use of offensive terms and accusing another Muslim of complicity in genocide is reckless and damaging. Furthermore, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised us to make dua for each other’s guidance, not for curses or harm.

Impact on the Ummah: By accusing a fellow Muslim of supporting genocide and publicly insulting them, Haqiqatjou contributes to unnecessary division and fitnah (discord) within the Muslim community. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized unity, saying: “The believers, in their mutual love, mercy, and compassion, are like one body; if one part of the body feels pain, the whole body responds with wakefulness and fever” (Bukhari). Instead of promoting unity, this kind of rhetoric fuels hostility and deepens divisions.

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Haram Haqiqatjou #34: Slandering Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad

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Background

In March of 2023, Daniel Haqiqatjou slandered Shaykh Haitham Haddad on several different issues. “At the end of the post, Yasir says he fully agrees with Haitham Haddad’s article. Yeah, of course, you do, Yasir because it’s just a regurgitation of your own dumb trash. Haddad is clearly a murid of qadhi on these issues, so his statement is not worth anything. Haddad is also the guy who was telling Muslims that voting is an obligation! It is wajib, meaning, those who don’t vote are committing a sin. Who can take such a person seriously?”

Haram Action

To make matters worse, in July of 2023, with no public apology to Shaykh Haytham, Haqiqatjou shared an article of Shaykh Haytham’s written in 2016 on The Dangerous Relationship Between Money and Dawah. The article is a great analysis of the topic. The haram here: Haqiqatjou’s slander has yet to be apologized for. This instance of a Haram Haqiqatjou is a great illustration of the loose cannon that is Daniel Reza Jou.

Evidence of Haram

Al-Mustawrid reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever eats so much as a morsel at the expense of a Muslim’s reputation, then Allah will feed him the likes of it in Hell. Whoever clothes himself with a garment at the expense of a Muslim’s reputation, then Allah will clothe him with the likes of it in Hell. Whoever stands in a position of repute and fame at the expense of a man, then Allah will make him stand in a position of repute and fame on the Day of Resurrection.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4881

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Haram Haqiqatjou #33: Mocking Muslim Public Figures with Name-Calling

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Background

In this post on July 11th, 2023, Haqiqatjou name-calls three Muslim scholars by associating them with an action, or a public mistake they’ve committed. Here, “Sh Research Playboy” refers to Imam Suhaib Webb and his retweeting of a Playboy article featuring a Muslim woman. To make the haram act even worse, this is a mistake that Shaykh Suhaib recanted and apologized for in a YouTube video uploaded to his channel. 

Haqiqatjou’s repeated use of the mocking “Imam Water Ritual” is slander against Imam Omar Suleiman, referring to an incident in which Imam Omar was involved in a human rights protest that involved water pouring. To make a haram act even worse, this is a mistake that Shaykh Omar immediately made tawba for, and apologized on a YouTube video uploaded to his channel.

Haqiqatjou mocks Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, referring to him as Sh “Holes in the Narrative”.

Haram Action

Daniel Haqiqatjou engages in mockery and slander, repeatedly referring to Muslim public figures by names that mock and slander their honor and image.

Evidence of Haram

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, a man might speak a word to make those around him laugh, yet by it, he plunges farther than the star of Pleiades.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 9220

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Haram Haqiqatjou #29: Haqiqatjou Falsely Claims Haram Haqiqatjou Has Doxxed Him/His Family

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Background

On July 11th, 2023, in a live stream debate, Haqiqatjou accused Haram Haqiqatjou, a platform dedicated to exposing his public haram actions, of doxxing, a very serious crime. Let it be known: we swear by Allah we have NEVER engaged in any form of doxxing. The onus is on Daniel to bring proof of this slander, and if he is not able to, then he MUST apologize and recant for this slander. 

Haram Action

Haqiqatjou claims that Haram Haqiqatjou has engaged in doxxing, an act in which scammers and hackers search for and publish private or identifying information about (a particular individual) on the internet. There are 1-2 accounts that we’re aware of that have shared Daniel’s private info, may Allah guide them. But we would never. We’re only dedicated to warning those who love Allah ﷻ & his Prophet ﷺ to reject Daniel, his corruption, & fitna.

Evidence of Haram

Abu Dharr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A man does not accuse another man of wickedness or unbelief but that it will be turned against him if his companion is innocent.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6045

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Haram Haqiqatjou #28: Haqiqatjou Uses Term “Wiggers”, a Racist Term

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Background

In this Telegram chat, Daniel Haqiqatjou describes Suhaib Webb and Saajid Lipham as “wi**ers”, a pejorative term that borrows from the vile and racist “ni***rs”. According to Oxford Dictionary, the racist term refers to a white person who tries to emulate or acquire cultural behavior and tastes attributed to African Americans.

Haram Action

This is a clearly disgusting haram. What’s more: Haqiqatjou would later defend his usage of the term on his Telegram channel, Daniel Haqiqatjou Official, after backlash from even his most ardent followers. How can this racism be explained away? How can it be justified? Just as Haqiqatjou bullies Muslim public figures into apology, so must he apologize, recant, and repent for sins like these. 

Evidence of Haram

Allah SWT says in Surah Hujurat: “O you who believe, let not people ridicule each other, perhaps they may be better than them nor let women ridicule other women perhaps they may be better than them. And Don’t insult one another and don’t call each other by offensive nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after one’s faith”

On the Day of Judgment, for those who didn’t repent to Allah and also seek forgiveness from those they hurt, Allah SWT will reward the victims of slander and name calling by taking the good deeds of the offenders and putting them on the scales of the victims. May Allah SWT protect us all. 

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Haram Haqiqatjou #27: Seeking the Destruction of Islamic Institutes

Background

One of Haqiqatjou’s claims in regard to his slander and attacks on a number of Muslim organizations and institutes like Yaqeen Institute, Qalam Institute, Zaytuna, etc, is that he is a good-willed advisor, someone who seeks to give naseeha and guide the Muslim masses to that which is according to the Quran and Sunnah. This retweet disproves that narrative completely, exposing Daniel Haqiqatjou as someone whose intentions are in fact to destroy, rather than to guide and advise.

Haram Action

This now-banned Twitter account thanked Haqiqatjou for “putting the last nail in their coffin by obliterating whatever was left of Yaqeen Institute.” Daniel then retweeted this tweet, endorsing this take, and confirming his intentions from the very beginning of his slander were in fact destructive, completely contrary to the Prophetic tradition and in fact behavior that was condemned by the Prophet PBUH himself. 

Evidence of Haram

1.) Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Sincerity means being truthful and honest, with no element of deceit or betrayal. The Muslim, because of his great loyalty and love towards his brother, is sincere towards him and advises him to do all that will benefit him and that he thinks is pure, with no element of insincerity or deceit. Hence the Arabs say dhahab naasih [from the same root as naseehah], meaning pure gold that is free of any element of cheating. And they say ‘asal naasih (pure honey), meaning honey that is free of beeswax or any element of cheating. (Fataawa Ibn Baaz (5/90)).

2.) He should not intend when giving advice to shame his brother or put him down. Al-Haafiz Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote an essay on this topic entitled al-Farq bayna an-Naseehah wa’t-Ta‘yeer (The difference between sincere advice and shaming).

3.) The advice should be given in a spirit of brotherhood and friendship, with no element of rebuke or harshness. Allah, may He be exalted, says: “Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best” [an-Nahl 16:125].

Credit: islamqa.info

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Haram Haqiqatjou #25: Insulting Shaykh Salah al-Sawy and Ustadh Mobeen Vaid as “Dummies” Now

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Background

Over 200 scholars and daee’s signed “Navigating Differences: Clarifying Sexual and Gender Ethics in Islam”. All of them, according to Haqiqatjou, are “dummies” who were duped, including luminaries like Shaykh Salah al-Sawy, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, and tens of other leading scholars of Islamic jurisprudence. 

Haqiqatjou, seemingly lacking inspiration, imagines a future statement that more closely aligns with the image he so adamantly and slanderously seeks to portray. 

Daniel says, “I can’t wait for the “Navigating Differences” sequel where they pound their fists on the table and say, “We believe that insulting the Prophet ﷺ is absolutely haram. But we want peaceful coexistence with those who insult the Prophet ﷺ. As long as they respect our constitutional rights, we will respect their constitutional right to insult the Prophet, so that we all can live in harmony.” I bet they can dupe 100 dummies into believing that this is a strong defense of the Prophet ﷺ and that everyone should sign it!”

In fact, the word “harmony” appears in the REAL statement a grand total of ZERO times. The word peaceful appears TWICE: once in the context of “recognizing our constitutional obligation to exist peacefully with those whose beliefs differ from ours”, and once in clarification of that coexistence – “Peaceful coexistence does not necessitate agreement, acceptance, affirmation, promotion, or celebration.”  

Haram Action

Haqiqatjou, desperate to convince a dwindling audience that his claims for the past 4 years are true, makes up the words of a “Navigating Differences sequel”, insinuating that the scholars of North America would “respect [Americans] constitutional right to insult the Prophet ﷺ”. This, of course, is a great lie and slander.

Evidence of Haram

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Shall I not inform you of one of the gravest of the cardinal sins?” We said: “Yes, O Messenger of Allah!” He (PBUH) said, “To join others as partners with Allah in worship and to be undutiful to one’s parents.” The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sat up from his reclining position (in order to stress the importance of what he was going to say) and added, “I warn you making a false statement and giving a false testimony. I warn you against making a false statement and giving a false testimony.” The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) kept on repeating this (warning) till we wished he should stop.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]