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Motivating The Muslims of Germany to Make Hijrah

In this video, Omar Sherrer speaks to a groups of German Muslim Brothers at a Hijrah Conference in Medina Saudi, Arabia. He tells his personal story of leaving the West as a Businessman and encourages the Muslims of Germany (and the wider Western World) to do the same. The embedded presentation remains the primary source for the channel’s complete discussion and examples. This neutral summary is limited to details supported by the official title and available source metadata, without repeating external links, calls to action, or promotional language.

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America Has "Teen Takeovers." Muslim Countries Don't. Here's the Real Reason.

Everyone's arguing about policing, curfews, and parents. But almost nobody is asking the real question: why is this happening now, and why does it keep happening here? Psychologists studying the trend say something revealing. For these kids, the crowd becomes a second family. Their primary sense of belonging. They're getting from a mob of strangers what they're no longer getting from home and community. That's the whole story. And it's exactly why you don't see this in Muslim-majority societies at the same scale. Not because the teenagers are different, but because the structure around them is still intact. The mosque as a gathering place. Families that stay connected across generations. A path into adulthood instead of a vacuum of one. In this live, we break down what teen takeovers actually reveal about raising children in the West, and what Muslim societies still hold onto that the West traded away. Same.

1 hr 16 min
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His Family Chose America. He Chose Hijrah.

He was an IT Director at a $35 million company. Remote job, rising salary, the American Dream on paper. Then he walked into the CEO's office and quit, to move his family to Egypt and study Arabic. In this episode, Abu Ayub shares the full story: growing up in the States barely knowing his deen, finding Islam at 17 through a translation of the Quran during a snowstorm, the family who pushed back when he started practicing, and pushed back again when he made hijrah. He talks about selling everything, landing in Cairo with nothing but a mattress, watching his savings run out with a third child on the way, and how Allah replaced the job he left with something better. Seven years later, the same people who called him crazy tell him they wish they'd left 20 or 30 years ago. If you're a Muslim in the West asking.

53 min
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Our First Year Overseas Almost Broke Us (What We Got Wrong)

LIVE, we're covering: The mistakes we made choosing where to live (and how to avoid them) Why your first neighborhood can make or break your entire experience Judging a country by its "underbelly", the trap almost every new expat falls into How Western media paints Muslim countries as nothing but war and poverty, and what daily life here actually looks like after 20+ years The questions you MUST answer before you move, not after Every country has streets like the one in this thumbnail, including the ones you're living in right now. The difference is which streets the cameras choose to show you. If you're a Muslim in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe thinking about relocating to a Muslim-majority country, this conversation will save you years of trial and error. Drop your questions in the chat, we're answering live.

1 hr 51 min
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Living As A Remote Worker In New Cairo Egypt

This Make Hijrah video presents Living As A Remote Worker In New Cairo Egypt. The available YouTube description is promotional and does not include an editorial synopsis. The embedded presentation remains the primary source for the channel’s complete discussion and examples. This neutral summary is limited to details supported by the official title and available source metadata, without repeating external links, calls to action, or promotional language.

1 hr 3 min
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I'm Moving To Egypt w/ 5 Kids How Much Do I Need For Visas?

If you’re a retiree and want our help moving to Egypt, go here: In this video Omar Sherrer answers a common question from a Muslim parent looking to move to New Cairo Egypt with their 5 children. You'll learn about how much visas/residency permits tend to cost as well as educational options for expat children in Egypt. The embedded presentation remains the primary source for the channel’s complete discussion and examples. This neutral summary is limited to details supported by the official title and available source metadata, without repeating external links, calls to action, or promotional language.

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$250 Apartment Tour In The NEW Capital Of Egypt

In this video, we take you inside a $250/month apartment in Egypt's New Administrative Capital and explore whether it's actually worth the price. You'll get a full apartment tour, a walk through the surrounding neighborhood, malls, cafés, grocery stores, mosque, and public spaces, plus our honest thoughts on whether this rapidly growing city is ready for families, expats, and anyone considering relocating to Egypt. If you've been wondering what it's really like to live in Egypt's New Capital, how much apartments cost, and whether this futuristic city is worth moving to in 2026, this video gives you an inside look before you make your decision.

14 min
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I Wish I Knew This Before Moving To Egypt

Your first to landing your an AI Copywriting role: In this video, Omar Sherrer shares the 3 biggest lessons he wishes he had known before moving to Egypt after spending years living there. He explains why maintaining legal residency is more important than many expats realize, how changes in immigration enforcement can affect foreigners, the common scams and security mistakes newcomers should avoid, why understanding local neighborhoods is essential, how Egyptians think about money and long-term wealth, and what every Muslim family should know before making hijrah. Drawing from personal experiences and decades of life in Egypt, Omar offers practical advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and make a smoother transition to life in a Muslim country.

13 min
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“Where Are The Muslim Expats Located In Cairo Egypt?”

If you’re a retiree and want our help moving to Egypt, go here: In this video Omar Sherrer lays out the areas where Muslim Expats from the West are living in Cairo Egypt, so you can have an idea of what community exists for you here on the ground in Egypt and where to go once you land. The embedded presentation remains the primary source for the channel’s complete discussion and examples. This neutral summary is limited to details supported by the official title and available source metadata, without repeating external links, calls to action, or promotional language.

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Inside Egypt's BEST Family Sports Club? (MADINATY)

In this video, we take you on a full tour of the Madinaty Sporting Club (Nady Madinaty) in New Cairo, Egypt, it has soccer fields, basketball courts, outdoor fitness areas, cafes, playgrounds, lounges, family spaces, and a Masjid with community atmosphere, you'll see why so many Muslim families choose Madinaty as their home. We also discuss what daily life in Egypt actually looks like for expats, why family-friendly amenities matter when making Hijrah, and what you should know before relocating to Egypt.

9 min
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How To Live In Egypt Long Term As A Western Muslim

If you’re a retiree and want our help moving to Egypt, go here: In this video Omar Sherrer breaks down how Western Muslims can live in Egypt with their families long term, without needing to secure Citizenship or Permanent residency. He explains how the visa/immigration process works for expats from the West, the quality of life you can get and the psychology of how policy makers in the Muslim World think.

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Your Life On $6,000/mo In EGYPT vs America in 2026

Learn how much your grocery bill would cost in Egypt at: In this video, we compare what $6,000 per month actually buys you in Egypt vs America in 2026. Is $6,000/month enough to live comfortably in New York, or does that same income unlock an entirely different lifestyle in Cairo? From luxury apartments, villas, and private compounds to groceries, transportation, schools, healthcare, and overall purchasing power, we break down how far your money really goes on the exact same income. If you're considering moving overseas, making Hijrah, becoming a digital nomad, retiring abroad, or simply looking for a higher quality of life at a lower cost, this comparison will help you understand the real trade-offs beyond just salary.

13 min