Haram Haqiqatjou #64: Mocking Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab

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).