I am with him and fully agree with what he has said. More people need to speak out instead of promoting a false notion of taqwฤ by remaining silent and concealing such matters.
The Qurโan does not define taqwฤ as turning a blind eye to wrongdoing. Rather, Allah commands justice, even when it is difficult:
โDo justice; that is nearer to taqwฤ. Fear Allah. Surely Allah is All-Aware of what you do.โ
Silence in the face of injustice is not piety. Remaining quiet while truth is suppressed and wrongdoing is ignored is not a sign of taqwฤ; it is often a sign of cowardice disguised as righteousness. Real taqwฤ demands honesty, integrity, and the courage to stand for justice regardless of who is involved.
Principles mean very little if they are only applied when it is convenient.