Asim al-Hakim, a prominent Saudi scholar and the Imam of Jeddah Mosque, recently stated that earning from YouTube can be considered haram. This declaration came in response to a question posed by a Twitter user named Abdul Maqtadir, who sought clarification on the permissibility of YouTube earnings.
The scholar’s response on Twitter was concise, without delving into further explanation regarding the forbidden status of YouTube earnings. However, it’s worth noting that Asim al-Hakim had previously addressed this topic on his YouTube channel four years ago. In that statement, he acknowledged that being a YouTuber has become a significant occupation for young people in today’s society.
From an Islamic perspective, Asim al-Hakim clarified that earning from YouTube itself is not inherently forbidden. The permissibility depends on the nature of the content that the YouTuber uploads. If the content includes haram elements such as music, explicit material, indecent conversations, obscenity, or immorality, then the income derived from such content would be considered haram.
It’s important to mention that Asim al-Hakim is a respected figure who leads Friday prayers at Jeddah Mosque and has appeared as both a host and guest on several TV programs. He has also delivered lectures at various universities in Asia and Europe, making his stance on this matter influential among his followers and the wider Muslim community.
