What is the ruling of Islam on the profession of journalism and what are its legitimate controls?

Journalism is an influential media tool that has historically been exploited against Muslims. Muslims must now exert efforts in this field while fully adhering to the guidance of Islam.

The ruling on working in journalism depends on the type of work and the nature of the newspaper: 1. Serious, purposeful, and committed newspapers: Working in them is permissible and may even be obligatory depending on the need. 2. Tabloid newspapers (low-quality/sensationalist): It is impermissible to work in them because it falls under cooperating in sin and aggression. 3. Mixed newspapers: It is impermissible to work in them except by adhering to Islamic legal guidelines, which include: not compromising religious constants, adhering to truthfulness, scholarly integrity, and accuracy, avoiding delving into the honor of Muslims, ensuring that the majority of the newspaper's funds are lawful, and that the Muslim journalist possesses a critical sense and a desire for reform.