Apakah Selebgram, Youtuber & Tiktokers Wajib Berzakat? Ini Penjelasan Lengkapnya! - Literasi Zakat

Summary

This video discusses the obligation of digital economy business practitioners, such as YouTubers, TikTokers, and Instagram influencers, to pay zakat, a form of almsgiving in Islam. It explains that zakat, which is 2.5% of earnings, applies to those whose wealth reaches the nisab threshold, equivalent to 85 grams of gold. Content creators are required to pay zakat either immediately after earning, or annually once their income exceeds the nisab. However, the content they create must comply with Islamic principles, and any creator involved in unlawful activities such as spreading hate or immoral content is exempt from zakat duties.

Takeaways

• 😀 Digital economy business actors (such as YouTubers, TikTokers, and Instagram influencers) are required to pay zakat (2.5% of their income) if they meet the criteria.
• 😀 Zakat is obligatory for wealthy individuals, including those who earn through digital platforms, as long as they meet the nisab (wealth threshold).
• 😀 The zakat nisab for digital content creators is based on the value of 85 grams of gold or its equivalent in current market value.
• 😀 Content creators can pay zakat immediately after receiving income from platforms like YouTube or TikTok, if the income exceeds the nisab.
• 😀 If a content creator's income doesn't immediately meet the nisab, they can accumulate earnings over a year and pay zakat after reaching the nisab.
• 😀 Zakat payment should be 2.5% of the income, regardless of the source, as long as it reaches the nisab.
• 😀 If a content creator earns substantial income from a single video upload or live stream, zakat can be paid right after that income is received.
• 😀 For income from live streams or videos, zakat can be calculated based on the net amount exceeding the nisab threshold.
• 😀 The MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) fatwa states that digital content creators must ensure their content adheres to Islamic principles, avoiding harmful, inappropriate, or unlawful topics.
• 😀 Content creators involved in prohibited activities, such as spreading hatred, gossip, or immoral acts, are exempt from zakat obligations, as their work is considered haram (forbidden).

Q & A

What is the zakat obligation for digital economy business actors?

Digital economy business actors, such as YouTubers, TikTokers, and influencers, are required to pay 2.5% of their income as zakat once they meet the nisab threshold.

What is nisab in the context of zakat for digital economy actors?

The nisab for digital economy actors is equivalent to 85 grams of gold or its monetary value, which should be calculated based on the current price of gold.

When can digital content creators pay their zakat?

Digital content creators can pay their zakat immediately after earning their income if it exceeds the nisab threshold. For example, if they earn 200 million from a YouTube video or 100 million from a TikTok live, they should pay zakat immediately.

What if a digital content creator's income doesn't meet the nisab threshold?

If the income doesn't meet the nisab threshold in one go, the creator can accumulate their earnings until they reach the nisab, and then pay zakat after one full year (haul).

What does the fatwa from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) say about zakat for content creators?

According to the MUI fatwa from the Ijtima Ulama meeting in Belitung, digital content creators are required to pay zakat if their content aligns with Islamic teachings and does not violate religious or moral principles.

What are the conditions that make a content creator's work eligible for zakat?

Content creators are eligible to pay zakat if their content is free from harmful elements such as slander, gossip, immoral acts, or religious blasphemy, and aligns with Islamic principles.

What happens if a content creator's work violates Islamic principles?

If a content creator's work contains prohibited content like slander, immoral acts, or religious insults, their work is considered haram, and they would not be obligated to pay zakat.

How is the zakat rate determined for content creators?

The zakat rate for content creators is 2.5% of their income, which is calculated based on the amount that exceeds the nisab threshold.

Can content creators pay zakat on income from a single source, like one video or live stream?

Yes, content creators can pay zakat immediately after earning from a single source, such as a YouTube video or TikTok live stream, if the amount exceeds the nisab.

How does a content creator calculate the amount of zakat they need to pay?

To calculate the zakat, the creator should first determine the value of their earnings and check if it exceeds the nisab. If it does, they must pay 2.5% of that amount as zakat.