Haram Haqiqatjou #67: Haqiqatjou Makes Takfir of Jake Brancatella, The Muslim Metaphysician
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.