Singer Yasmin Aziz defends her right to earn a halal living
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Yasmin Aziz responded to negative online comments about her work ethic and right to earn a halal living.
- The 24-year-old emphasized her hard work to support her family and achieve her dreams.
- She urged netizens to support artists who strive for success and to offer well wishes during their own times of achievement.
Singer Yasmin Aziz has addressed negative comments from netizens questioning her right to earn a halal livelihood, asserting her belief that sustenance is divinely ordained. The 24-year-old artist highlighted her diligent efforts to support her family and pursue her aspirations, stating that she, like anyone else, has responsibilities and dreams to fulfill.
I believe that sustenance is ordained by Allah.
Aziz, who recently completed her university studies, works tirelessly each day. She shared that she has been assisting her family since she was young, an experience that instilled in her gratitude, a strong work ethic, and an appreciation for the blessings she receives. She continues to care for her family, just as they have cared for her throughout her life, expressing contentment with what they have despite not possessing material abundance.
I hope people see me as human too. I also have responsibilities, a family I want to help, and dreams I want to achieve.
She appealed to netizens to offer support to artists who work hard and persevere. "Get used to clapping when others succeed," she advised, implying that such positive encouragement should be reciprocated. Aziz expressed hope that when her own turn for success arrives, others will offer their good wishes and prayers.
I also have the right to seek a halal livelihood. I have just graduated from university and I am still working hard every day.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.