Thread by @dataunleash

Bismillah
As-Salamu 'Alaykum
Disclaimer:

This thread is a follow-up to a previously shared post outlining concerns about Tulaib Zia Zafir — a Hafiz, Qari, Harvard PhD student, and public figure.

It reflects patterns reported by multiple women. This is not a legal accusation, but a call for clarity and accountability within the community.

None of the women involved are claiming complete innocence. Many engaged willingly, trusted deeply, and believed what was said to them. But what became clear over time is that the same pattern repeated — again and again.

Tulaib has repeatedly initiated emotionally intense relationships with women under the impression that he was interested in marriage. These connections often became flirtatious, romantic, or sexually suggestive — sometimes very quickly. In many cases, he later backed out,

citing reasons like family expectations, ethnicity, or timing — reasons that were often known to him from the beginning.

In one case, Tulaib did tell a woman that he likely couldn’t marry her — citing family or cultural reasons. She chose to continue engaging with him, and in that situation, she is to be blamed for that choice. However, this does not dismiss the broader pattern of him initiating

emotionally charged connections while engaging multiple women at the same time.
Multiple women later discovered they were not the only ones he was speaking to. After comparing messages, timelines, and conversations, they found clear overlap. Most of the women did not know each

other, and only learned the full scope afterward. What emerged was not coincidence — but a consistent and calculated pattern.
This same pattern has surfaced over years. Emotional connections built through religion, poetry, or spiritual conversation — sometimes escalating quickly

— followed by withdrawal, justification, and silence.
This is not about one lapse in judgment. It’s about a pattern of emotional and spiritual manipulation that spans years, cities, and platforms. The details differ, but the core experience remains eerily consistent.

Tulaib is a Hafizof the Qur'an. A Qari. A student at Harvard, where he studies the Qur'an. A public figure whose reputation is easy to verify — a simple Google search reveals his recitations, poetry, interviews, and spiritual reflections.

When someone so publicly religious repeatedly engages in private misconduct — is that befitting of the Qur'an they carry?

It is especially damaging when trust is built through spiritual authority — when someone draws women in through pious speech, religious language, and claims of sincerity, only to retreat when things become complicated. His public identity creates a false sense of spiritual safety

— the idea that “he’s known, so he must be sincere.” That’s part of what made women feel comfortable and hopeful when he spoke about marriage.

This doesn’t just leave women hurt. It corrodes our collective trust in those we turn to for guidance. When people use religious status to privately indulge while maintaining public reverence — communities suffer.

This effort was not carried out by one person alone. A team worked together — gathering information, verifying stories, comparing screenshots, and supporting one another in piecing together what had happened.

Tulaib remains active online through several accounts, often engaging women in religious, poetic, or philosophical discussions. Known Twitter/X handles include: @/Zaadfather, @/lalaehind, @/metafaqih, and @/mannemiskeen. He also uses Instagram under @/tulaibzafir and @/tulaibz.

Despite all this, Tulaib has used silencing tactics — including cease and desist threats, accusations of slander, and attempts to reframe public concern as personal attacks. When he was confronted directly with evidence — including pictures and videos — he claimed it was a legal

matter and proceeded to threaten the team. In private, he continues to insist that everything is fake.
No one involved is seeking revenge. The purpose of speaking out is simple: to protect others from being misled, hurt, or spiritually manipulated in the same way.

There is no joy in exposing this — only responsibility.
We all sin. May Allah forgive us, protect us, and guide us all — those who’ve been hurt, those who’ve hurt others, and everyone in between. This is not about condemnation, but a reminder of accountability, trust, and

sincere repentance.
Reminder:
This thread is a continuation of previously raised concerns. It presents lived experiences and recurring patterns verified by a team. No harassment is intended. This is for clarity, accountability, and communal safety — nothing more.

This fake?

Anyone who wants to cry AI generated, our team has checked these already.

Please do warn anyone for this isn't what our Hafizs, Qaris and Imams should be like.