The #1 Reason Muslim Writers Struggle to Get Paid

This letter is for those who want to use their words for impact and income—without compromising their faith.

Writing online is one of the greatest opportunities of our time.

You put your thoughts into words, hit publish, and someone across the world reads it.

Do this consistently, and people start following you.

They trust your words.

They look forward to what you share.

And soon, they ask:

"Do you offer coaching?"
"Do you have a book?"
"Can I pay you to write for me?"

But here’s the problem.

Most Muslim writers never reach this stage.

They write.

They share.

They post daily.

Yet months (even years) pass, and they still struggle to make money from their writing.

They start wondering:
"Maybe I’m not good enough."
"Maybe writing isn’t for me."
"Maybe I should quit."

If you’ve ever felt this way, let me tell you the truth.

You don’t struggle because you lack talent.

You don’t struggle because you lack ideas.

You struggle because of this one mistake—

You treat writing as a hobby, not a skill to be monetized.

Most Muslim writers believe writing online works like school.

Write well → Get noticed → Someone pays you.

But online, things don’t work that way.

People don’t pay for writing.

They pay for solutions.

And if you want to earn, you must learn to:

This is not “selling out.”

This is how you get rewarded for the value you bring.

Even the best scholars and teachers in Islamic history were supported financially—because without rizq, you cannot focus on your work.

"And do not forget your share of the world." (Qur’an 28:77)

But here’s the struggle.

As a Muslim writer, you face unique challenges:

I get it.

When I started, I had zero followers.

No one knew me. No one cared.

But by Allah’s will, I built an audience, grew my influence, and earned a halal income from writing—all without compromising my faith.

And I want the same for you.

Writing is a Form of Sadaqah

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him." (Muslim 1631)

Your writing can be an ongoing charity.

Every word you publish—if written with sincerity—can continue benefiting others long after you're gone.

Imagine building a career where every word you write earns you both rizq in this world and ajr in the next.

But to do that, you must stop treating writing as a hobby and start treating it as a skill that deserves both effort and compensation.

Even the companions of the Prophet ﷺ, like Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf رضي الله عنه, were wealthy because they understood that money—when used correctly—was a tool for good.

"The best wealth is that which is in the hands of a righteous person." (Ahmad 6736)

This is why I teach Muslim writers not just how to grow, but how to earn without guilt.

So if you’re serious about using your words to make an impact and earn a halal income, here’s what to do:

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