YouTube Imams & Instagram Shaykhs – Are They Helping or Hurting Islam?

In today’s digital age, we’re just one click away from a fatwa, tafsir, or Islamic lecture. But not every “Shaykh” with a beard and a blue checkmark is a true scholar. So, are these YouTube imams and Instagram preachers helping or hurting the Ummah? Let’s take a deeper look through the lens of the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the words of real scholars. ๐ฅ The Rise of Digital Dawah: A Double-Edged Sword There’s no doubt — technology has made Islamic knowledge more accessible. Millions now learn about Islam through: YouTube lectures TikTok reminders Instagram reels Telegram or WhatsApp dawah groups ✅ Positives People learn the basics of Islam fast Converts find Islam through relatable content Youth reconnect with faith in simple language Authentic scholars like Mufti Menk , Omar Suleiman , Bilal Philips , Yasir Qadhi , and others are now more reachable ๐ "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward equal to those who follow him." — Prophet ๏ทบ (Sahih Muslim) ...