A prominent Islamic cleric has shared a surprising and deeply personal reaction to the recent near-fatal car accident involving popular online streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller. The cleric's candid confession, made in a viral TikTok video, has sparked widespread discussion online.
Cleric's Initial Anger and Change of Heart
The cleric, identified as @sheikhtoyyib2022 on TikTok, stated that his first impulse upon seeing the dramatic rescue video was to unleash curses on Peller. He admitted, "When I first saw the video, I wanted to start raining curses on him. I wanted to curse him; I thought he did that because of a girl." The cleric assumed the streamer had intentionally endangered his life over a romantic relationship.
However, after deeper reflection, his perspective shifted dramatically. He explained that he realized such tragic events could befall anyone and chose to blame the situation on the powerful emotion of love rather than on Peller himself. "I thought about it deeply and discovered that this can happen to anyone. We're just judging and blaming him because we're all online," he said.
Broader Commentary on Parenting and Society
The cleric extended his analysis beyond the immediate accident, offering a critique on parenting and modern influences. He directly addressed Peller's mother, suggesting that the streamer's path might have been different with a stronger paternal influence. "If a child isn't with his father, the child may begin to have issues," he claimed, adding that being raised solely by a woman produces a different outcome than being raised by a man.
In a striking moment of self-awareness, the cleric also highlighted the universal nature of modern temptations, noting that even religious figures like himself listen to artists like the late American rapper Juice WRLD. He emphasized that many people engage in risky behavior privately, escaping judgment only because they lack fame.
Public Reaction and Wider Context
The cleric's video, posted on December 16, 2025, has drawn significant engagement from Nigerian social media users. Comments range from agreement with his call for wisdom to outright skepticism, with some users even suggesting the accident was a staged publicity stunt.
This incident is not isolated in the ongoing online discourse about Peller's accident. Other figures, including Prophet Muyiwa Akogun and a communication expert, have also weighed in, with the latter controversially alleging the crash was a deliberate act to farm online engagement. Meanwhile, the emotional outpouring continues, exemplified by a viral video of a young lady crying and praying passionately for Peller's safety.
The cleric's final warning was a sobering one about romance, concluding, "Despite the number of girls in this world, there's nothing else aside from loving a girl but regret." His unique blend of religious commentary, social observation, and personal confession has cemented his take as a notable chapter in the unfolding story of the popular streamer's brush with death.
