Haram Haqiqatjou #16: Abuse and Misinterpretation of Hadith

Background

In a Twitter thread, Daniel Haqiqatjou in commenting on the hadith above, described the Prophet ﷺ as not teaching “unlimited kindness to women”, and not being a “simp”. This is extremely disrespectful, haram, and irresponsible language for two reasons.

Haram Action

1.) This is a misinterpretation of the hadith above in Sahih Bukhari and not an extrapolation made by the great scholars of our tradition. Instead, the Prophet ﷺ is referring to his adherence to the command of Allah SWT in the Qur’an to uphold justice, even if against one’s own self and family members.
2.) A God-conscious Muslim is careful in their use of low language even in defense of the Prophet ﷺ. Haqiqatjou’s vocabulary is regularly accusatory, low, and unbefitting of a Muslim.

Evidence of Haram

The Prophet ﷺ said, “The most evil matters in religion are those that are newly invented, for every newly invented matter is an innovation, every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hellfire.” The Prophet ﷺ also said, “Indecency and obscene words distort any act, while courteousness embellishes any good act”.