Disclaimer:
About two months ago, Mohammed Hijab was being threatened by Zionists for speaking out on Palestine. He publicly stood his ground, even challenging those who threatened him to come after him directly. Now—just weeks later—a controversy conveniently surfaces. A woman comes forward with an accusation, amplified through a pre-recorded interview with Ali Dawah. There is no direct proof of a relationship, no contract shared, no third-party validation—just a story. That’s not to say she’s lying. That’s not to say this is fake. The truth is: no one knows the full truth—and that’s exactly the point.
This is what happens when you build a religious hierarchy in Islam.
Summary of the Haqiqatjou Episode:
In the Haqiqatjou Show, Daniel breaks down the controversy around Hijab, analyzing a Muslim woman’s accusation that he married her under false pretenses, implying it was a traditional marriage but treating it like a Misyar-style arrangement where she was denied rights. Daniel highlights that this case, like many others, gets judged by public opinion because we lack any objective Islamic authority. The scandal has become a social media event, exploited by both enemies of Islam and Muslims who chase drama.
But that’s not the real issue.
The Real Problem: Scholar Culture & Religious Fame
This is exactly what happens when someone takes on the label of “scholar,” “da’ee,” or “representative of Islam.” Suddenly, their sins reflect on the deen. Their name becomes bigger than the message. Their scandals become ammunition for those who hate Islam. And their followers will either blindly defend them or blindly attack them—because they were never taught to think for themselves.
Islam is not a celebrity religion. It was never supposed to be a centralized institution run by degree-holding clerics. It was revealed to tribes, to families, to communities living simple lives of trade, worship, and responsibility. People weren’t supposed to chase religious credentials or build platforms selling Qur’anic quotes for clout. They were meant to live the verses. Serve their people. Share when they can. Lead by example—not by microphone.
“They exchanged the verses of Allah for a small price” [9:9]
“Do not conceal the testimony of truth” [2:283]
“Indeed, those who conceal what Allah has revealed in the Book and exchange it for a small price—they consume nothing but fire into their bellies” [2:174]
The Qur’an doesn’t just discourage making money off deen—it curses it. And when someone chooses to sell verses, become famous, and build a career in Allah’s name, they’ve accepted a target on their back. It’s not just criticism they’ll face—it’s exploitation, fitna, emotional chaos, and blackmail. Just like Andrew Tate. Just like Hijab. Just like every influencer who oversteps their lane.
Why Misyar Isn’t the Main Issue
Yes, the controversy involved Misyar-style marriage. Yes, that arrangement—where the woman waives provision and presence—goes against the spirit of Islamic marriage. A man must provide shelter, support, and security [4:34, 2:233]. A woman should not be talked into surrendering her rights for convenience. It leads to resentment, emotional breakdown, and spiritual imbalance.
But that’s still not the root issue.
The real problem is: Why is anyone looking to public figures for religious validation in the first place?
There Is No Hierarchy in Islam
The Qur’an did not create a scholar class. It never told us to follow “muftis” or “shaykhs” blindly. It told us to reflect, to use our minds, to obey Allah and His Messenger (through the Qur’an), and to settle disputes by returning to scripture [4:59]. There are no intermediaries. There is no man whose sin discredits Islam. And no man whose status elevates him above others.
“They took their scholars and monks as lords besides Allah” [9:31]
When people say “you’re not a scholar” to shut down criticism, they’re recreating the very priesthood Islam came to destroy. And when those same “scholars” fall into sin, the whole religion is dragged through the mud because people forgot that every soul stands alone on the Day of Judgment [6:164].
Conclusion:
This isn’t about whether she’s telling the truth.
This isn’t about whether Misyar is valid.
This is about why no one should be above correction.
Why no one should be selling verses.
Why fame in religion always leads to disaster.
If you’re not ready to live simply, take care of your family, earn your wealth cleanly, and walk humbly—then don’t stand on a platform claiming to represent Islam. The deen is not for sale. And Allah’s justice is never blind.
Let this be a reminder to everyone:
Don’t follow men. Follow the message.
Don’t idolize speakers. Reflect on the Qur’an.
Don’t defend personalities. Defend truth.