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Background:

Daniel Haqiqatjou refers to Jake Brancatella, the Muslim Metaphysician, as “Rabbi Jake,” a loaded insult that implies apostasy, or kufr. This is an underhanded method of takfir—the act of declaring someone outside the fold of Islam—without explicitly stating it.

⚠️ Haram Action:

1. Implicit Takfir Without Justification
   Takfir is a serious accusation in Islam, and falsely declaring another Muslim as a disbeliever is a grave sin. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned:

“If a man says to his brother, ‘O disbeliever,’ then it returns upon one of them.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
Haqiqatjou’s use of “Rabbi” directly associates his opponent with another faith, implying that they are no longer Muslim—without evidence or due process.

2. Slander and Deception
   The tweet falsely attributes positions to “Rabbi Jake” to ridicule and discredit him. This is a form of buhtan (slander), which is strictly forbidden in Islam:

“And do not conceal testimony, for whoever conceals it—his heart is indeed sinful.” (Quran 2:283)
Mockery and falsehood should have no place in Muslim discourse, yet Haqiqatjou deliberately distorts his opponent’s views.

3. Promoting Division Among Muslims
   Instead of engaging in scholarly debate, Haqiqatjou chooses mockery and insults, which only sow discord in the Muslim community. The Quran warns:

“And do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart.” (Quran 8:46)
By using derogatory nicknames and encouraging sectarianism, Haqiqatjou fosters division rather than unity.

📜 Evidence of Haram:

✅ Takfir without basis – Implying someone is a non-Muslim through the “Rabbi” label is an indirect but clear form of wrongful takfir.
✅ Slander & Deception – The fake attribution of beliefs to “Rabbi Jake” is dishonest and un-Islamic.
✅ Sectarianism & Division – Islam commands believers to uphold unity, not childish name-calling and mockery.

Background:
This is the Daniel Haqiqatjou bread and butter, pitting scholars against one another and introducing fitna amongst the Muslims. This is not a conversation meant for the masses, yet Haqiqatjou is adamant to continue having it.

Haram Action:
Pitting Scholars Against Each Other:
By selectively highlighting criticisms of Ibn Abd al-Wahhab by al-Albani, Haqiqatjou portrays an adversarial relationship between the two scholars. This approach fosters division rather than encouraging respect for both their contributions. Islam warns against actions that create disunity:
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.” (Quran 3:103).

Evidence of Haram:
This tweet disrespects Ibn Abd al-Wahhab by labeling him as “limited in knowledge” and associating him with “mass takfir,” which undermines his legacy and fuels sectarian tensions. Such accusations without clear evidence are prohibited, as the Quran states:
“If there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.” (Quran 49:6).
Additionally, the tone of the tweet contributes to division within the Muslim community by framing two respected scholars as adversaries, which directly contradicts Islam’s emphasis on unity:
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.” (Quran 3:103).
Islam encourages fairness and respect in discussions, especially when addressing the legacy of scholars who have contributed significantly to Islamic thought.

Background:
In this post, Daniel Haqiqatjou shares a meme mocking Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab, a key figure in Islamic history and theology. The meme depicts a cartoon character with the caption “Everyone is Kaafir except me” and sarcastically refers to Ibn Abdul Wahhab as discovering the “true meaning” of Laa ilaha illallah. This caricature trivializes his contributions and misrepresents his teachings.

Haram Action:

This meme ridicules Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab, a respected Islamic scholar, reducing his theological contributions to a simplistic and sarcastic slogan. Islam prohibits mocking scholars or those who contribute to religious knowledge. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“He is not of us who does not respect our elders, show mercy to our young, and know the rights of our scholars.” (Ahmad).
Disrespecting scholars undermines their role and creates divisions within the Muslim community.

Evidence of Haram:
Mockery and Ridicule: The Quran explicitly forbids mocking others (Quran 49:11), which applies here as the meme ridicules a prominent Islamic figure.
Disunity Among Muslims: The Quran warns against division within the ummah (Quran 3:103). By targeting a specific group, this post exacerbates sectarian tensions.
False Representation: Islam prohibits misrepresenting others’ beliefs or teachings, especially when it causes harm or fosters misunderstanding (Quran 5:8).

Background:
Recently, Haqiqatjou has called out others for insulting him and calling him names, rightfully so. In this tweet, Daniel Haqiqatjou refers to a Twitter user, MJ (@morganisawizard), as a “prostitute” and accuses them of potentially advocating for morally reprehensible actions in the future. The language used is vulgar and degrading, directed at an individual in a public forum.

Haram Action:
Slander and Insults: Referring to someone as a “prostitute” without evidence is buhtan (slander), which Islam forbids as a grave sin:
“And those who launch a charge against chaste women, and produce not four witnesses—flog them…” (Quran 24:4).
“And speak to people good [words].” (Quran 2:83).

Evidence of Haram:
Slander: Accusing someone without evidence is haram (Quran 24:4).
Vulgar Speech: Islam explicitly forbids obscene and degrading language (Tirmidhi).
Creating Discord: Public insults contradict Islam’s emphasis on unity and constructive dialogue (Quran 2:83).

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.

Haram Action :

Daniel Haqiqatjou is simply a liar and slanderer. There’s no other way to put it.
1) Yasqueen is mockery and slander of a dawah org called Yaqeen
2) Says Yaqeen launched a campaign to brand him an ignorant liar, ZERO proof of this
3) Calls it a soy article. Just a foul person.

Evidence of Haram:

The Prophet ﷺ said, “I guarantee a house in Jannah for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right; and I guarantee a home in the middle of Jannah for one who abandons lying even for the sake of fun; and I guarantee a house in the highest part of Jannah for one who has beautiful manners”

Background

Daniel Haqiqatjou avoids critiquing and slandering his friends Mohammed Hijab and Ali Dawah for the same issues that he slanders other scholars for. When confronted about it, he moves the goal posts. Hypocrisy.

Haram Action
Double standards of critique, name calling, and slander.

Evidence of Haram

“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.”

“O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one’s] faith. And whoever does not repent – then it is those who are the wrongdoers.”

“O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Accepting of repentance and Merciful.”

Daniel’s Degeneracy, accusing Omar Suleiman, Yasir Qadhi, and others whom he slanders as “Compassionate Imams” of being feminists and supporting the breakdown of the Muslim family.

That’s Haram Haqiqatjou #53. Check out the growing list at https://t.co/flpPTpkk9v! pic.twitter.com/vvSYdAzpgE

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) January 17, 2024

In 1 tweet, @haqiqatjou lied 4 times.

1) It’s not Hamza Yusuf’s conference. It’s called RIS.
2) They’re not “sandwiching” anyone, slanderer.
3) Mogahed is not a sell out.
4) Mogahed wasn’t a part of CVE. See here: https://t.co/NKnFAmh4Aa pic.twitter.com/eIviHUhIxH

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) January 2, 2024

This is insane. Daniel @haqiqatjou is calling @omarsuleiman504 and @yasirqadhi zanadiqa. That's basically just short of calling them kuffar. This guy is unhinged. Meanwhile @hatzortsis and @mohammed_hijab are working with both sides. Unbelievable! Stand up against slander! pic.twitter.com/yXwGUzvCIJ

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) December 19, 2023

Apparently, @haqiqatjou thinks @mehdirhasan is "only worthy of being spit on". Daniel Haqiqatjou is a degenerate who misleads Muslims, and will remain a fringe and unwelcome figure relegated to the online space, absent in the masajid of the West. pic.twitter.com/NsVtpA7P7t

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) December 4, 2023

We call on @mohammed_hijab to defend one of his respected teachers, Sh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi. @haqiqatjou has bashed Sh Nadwi multiple times and slandered/mocked him. pic.twitter.com/7ZCBw1hLDK

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) September 28, 2023

That's #HaramHaqiqatjou #46!

Can you imagine if Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman, Zaid Shakir, Hamza Yusuf, or any other scholar said this?! Dark Legacy 2.0 from @haqiqatjou.

Visit https://t.co/flpPTpkk9v and stay up to date with Daniel's growing list of harams. https://t.co/fCHmadtM19

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) September 28, 2023

(1/2) Anti-vax Daniel Reza Jou.

But he's not just anti-vax. It's a "satanic pedo gov" that's enforcing the vaccine & the vaccine is a "experimental gene editing death" concoction.

What's crazy is he didn't even take the time to delete this. Daniel catering to his fanboys. pic.twitter.com/PSgHjkuVpP

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 30, 2023

Haqiqatjou will have you believing that @zaytunacollege advocates for Hindu idol worship and kufr. The man is a genius marketer: associate institutions/individuals with terms like kufr, lgbt, bootlicker, etc, and eventually it'll stick.

Two can play that game. #HaramHaqiqatjou pic.twitter.com/9AXuPEccLn

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 28, 2023

Remember this infamous video in which @haqiqatjou was asked to renounce Deoband by Uthman ibn Farooq and Karim AbuZaid? According to Uthman, in a podcast with @DillyHussain88, they had received many msgs from practicing conservative Muslim women complaining about Dan's comments. pic.twitter.com/TWoS36oUl5

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 23, 2023

Another Haram Haqiqatjou! Mocking @hasibmn.

Imagine being this delusional where you think mocking a Muslim's name is halal, you don't incur sin because of it & it's actually encouraged because of fiqhi differences.

Daniel Reza Jou, fear Allah SWT. Stop your mockery and repent. pic.twitter.com/N6cY8Bfbwr

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 21, 2023

Background

This is the most recent of dozens of occasions in which Haqiqatjou has mocked and slandered Hasib Noor, calling him a cuck and distorting his name from Hasib to Hasimp. Daniel sees no problem with this behavior, and we ask Allah SWT for refuge from such delusion.

Haram Action

Haqiqatjou mocks Hasib Noor’s name, calling him Hasimp. He also calls him a cuck on other occasions, and a jahil. Of course, these are public haram behaviors, meaning not only must Haqiqatjou make istighfar and seek Hasib’s forgiveness. He must also publish public retractions of his mockery which has now been seen by hundreds of thousands of people across his social media channels. 

Evidence of Haram

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Five sins cannot be expiated: idolatry with Allah, killing a soul without a just case, slandering a believer, fleeing the battlefield, and bearing false witness to consume the wealth of another without right.”

Source: Musnad al-Shāmiyyīn 1161

Have you seen this video from @haqiqatjou?

Notice the sinister darkening of Omar Suleiman's face. Did you know Suleiman has delivered 1 LECTURE FOR BAYAN IN THE PAST 6 YEARS??

Would this YouTube thumbnail that @Haqiqatjou purposefully made for views give you that indication? pic.twitter.com/iuv7Yh6Prg

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 15, 2023

Background

Haqiqatjou published a video titled Is Your Zakat Funding the Most Un-Islamic “Islamic” Graduate School? (Bayan). This Haram Haqiqatjou is not about the vast majority of the content in the video, much of which is exaggerated and slanderous in true Haqiqatjou fashion. Nor is this video about the very real blunders Bayan as an institution engages in. This is merely about Haqiqatjou’s obsession with Omar Suleiman, and his associating him with Bayan despite knowing full well Suleiman had delivered 1 lecture for Bayan in the past 6 years. What’s worse: Daniel plasters Suleiman’s face on the thumbnail, primarily for views, while darkening his face to make him appear more sinister. 

Haram Action

Daniel purposefully slanders Suleiman’s name and image by associating him with Bayan, an Islamic graduate school that has engaged in some questionable actions and associations. He utilizes his face on the YouTube video thumbnail for views and darkens his face for a more sinister appearance. 

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

👀@Haqiqatjou posted slanderous Telegram posts/tweets accusing figures like @ImamSuhaibWebb & @omarsuleiman504 @lsarsour of charging exorbitant honorariums, all while mocking them. When confronted about this misinformation and lying, Daniel defended the website he cited. pic.twitter.com/8P86ObghWU

— HaramHaqiqatjou (@HaramHaqiqatjou) August 1, 2023

Background

Haqiqatjou posted slanderous Telegram posts and Twitter tweets accusing figures like Imam Omar Suleiman, Imam Suhaib Webb, and Linda Sarsour of charging exorbitant honorariums, all while mocking them. When confronted about this misinformation and lying, Daniel defended the website he cited. Some may ask: why defend Linda Sarsour given her track record that defends very progressive policies? Our Prophetic tradition is one of character, no matter the circumstance. When someone’s name is lied about, we should make the truth clear. 

After being told that a brother had asked one of the accused, Omar Suleiman, about this issue and Suleiman had rejected this website as a scam website, Haqiqatjou deleted his original tweet. He stated, “if those numbers don’t actually represent the fees of the speakers listed e.g., OS, Webb, Sarsour, etc., then I publicly retract any implication I’ve made otherwise.” 

But, as usual, Haqiqatjou is an insincere liar. The Telegram posts remain LIVE on his Telegram page, Daniel Haqiqatjou Official, and his tweets referencing the now-deleted tweet remain.

Haram Action

Daniel slandered the names of these individuals with this accusation, which like all fitna, garnered hundreds of thousands of views in the time it was online. Since then, he has deleted the original tweet, while keeping up with the original Telegram posts and Tweets that reference the honorarium slander. If Haqiqatjou was sincere and remorseful for this haram, would he not remove any trace of this slander from his profiles?

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

Background

This is the type of language that Haqiqatjou has normalized to his fans, casual slander and mockery of what he terms “compassionate imams”, alluding specifically to scholars like Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Mufti Menk, Imam Zaid Shakir, and others. Of course, there is not one instance in which any of these figures has said “down with the patriarchy” or “down with toxic masculinity.” Accusing these scholars of feminist indoctrination is slander and haram.

Haram Action

Daniel Haqiqatjou equates listening to one of the above-mentioned scholars at a local masjid, who would presumably be teaching the Quran and Hadith, with watching the Barbie movie at a local theater. He then doubles down on his haram action, alluding to the fact that these Imams are “lying” about being Islamic, meaning by default, they are in fact engaging in “un-Islamic” work within the masjid. Haqiqatjou accuses these imams of hypocrisy, claiming that they say one thing while secretly sabotaging the Muslim community, a horrendous and slanderous claim.

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