Exploring the Potential of Professional Zakat among Digital Content Workers: A Study on Facebook Pro Creators in Rarampadende Village, Sigi Regency

Abstract

This study investigates the potential of professional zakat among digital workers who earn income through Facebook Pro monetization in Rarampadende Village, Dolo Barat District, Sigi Regency. The emergence of digital professions such as content creators, YouTubers, and social media influencers has transformed the modern economy, presenting new challenges and opportunities for Islamic financial obligations, particularly zakat. Using an empirical legal approach combined with qualitative descriptive analysis, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving local Facebook Pro content creators. The findings reveal that despite having considerable income potential, most digital workers lack awareness regarding the obligation of zakat on their professional earnings. The implementation of the Fatwa Ijtima’ Ulama Komisi Fatwa Se-Indonesia VIII No. 04/VIII/2024 concerning zakat on digital income provides a relevant framework for guiding these professions toward compliance with Islamic law. The study concludes that digital zakat has significant potential to enhance socio-economic justice if effectively managed through institutional and technological integration.