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

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.