30 Day Ramadan Challenge 2025

Islam teaches us that responsibility comes with leadership. When someone publicly promotes an Islamic initiative and allows content to be shared under their name, do they bear no responsibility for what is being spread?

In a large online forum with a massive audience, false interpretations of the Qur’an were shared without any moderation. When this issue was raised, individuals associated with the project denied any responsibility, even though their names are directly linked to it.

What Did the Salaf Say About This?

Ibn al-Qayyim: "Whoever knows the truth and remains silent about it will be questioned on the Day of Judgment."

Umar ibn al-Khattab: "Not everyone is fit to be a leader, for he will be accountable for every failure of those under his trust."

These are serious red flags:

• The forum is completely unmoderated, allowing anyone to spread false interpretations of the Qur’an without oversight.

• Millions of followers trust an influencer who does not have proper Islamic knowledge and does not seem to care about the accuracy of what is being shared.

• Well-known figures are endorsing the project but refusing any accountability for what happens under their name.

This raises urgent questions:

• If someone promotes an Islamic platform, do they bear any responsibility for ensuring that the content aligns with authentic teachings?

• Can someone enjoy influence without any responsibility for what their audience is exposed to?

This is not a personal attack but a serious concern. If someone says, "My name is there, but I am not responsible for anything," what message does this send to those seeking genuine Islamic knowledge?

Does influence come without accountability?

At the end of the day, it does not matter whether people like us or not. What truly matters is whether we uphold the truth of Allah’s words or allow them to be distorted for the sake of maintaining appearances. 

Influence, reputation, and public approval mean nothing if they come at the cost of tolerating misinterpretations of the Qur’an. Our responsibility is not to protect egos, but to protect the integrity of divine guidance. 

If the early scholars feared speaking without knowledge, how can we be so indifferent to falsehood being spread in Allah’s name?