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Practical conversations about relocation, family, income, residency, and building a sustainable life in the Muslim world. Curated individual videos, regular uploads, and livestreams are included; Shorts are excluded.

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Muslim Elder: Want to Make Hijrah EASY? Retire In Egypt!

Learn more about our Retirement Community here: In this interview, Rasheed Abdulhaq from New York shares his journey of moving to Egypt at age 59, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning Arabic, adjusting to life in Cairo, and why he ultimately chose to stay. He discusses the cost of living in Egypt, retirement abroad, finding Muslim community, navigating different neighborhoods, and the lessons he learned after more than a decade living in the Muslim world. If you're considering Hijrah, retirement overseas, or relocating your family to Egypt, this conversation offers practical insights from someone who has already walked that path. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

Jun 12, 202633 min

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I Retired Like A KING In Cairo Egypt, Here's How You Can Too

Learn more about our Retirement Community here: In this video, Muhammad Nubee talks about something many muslims in the West are searching for: affordability, comfort, community, and a stronger connection to Islam. From daily life in a Muslim environment to the reality of living abroad on a retirement income, he shares why moving to Egypt has been one of the best decisions he’s ever made. If you're a Muslim thinking about retirement, already retired, or simply exploring long-term Hijrah options, this conversation offers a unique perspective on what life can actually look like after making the move. We discuss quality of life, cost of living, the benefits of living among Muslims, and the support available for those considering a transition to Egypt. Whether you're planning your future or just curious about retirement abroad, this is a story worth hearing. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

Jun 9, 20265 min

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Why I Left the West & Will Bring 1M Muslims With Me

Join the Make Hijrah Community here: I left America over 20 years ago to live in the Muslim world… and this is the full story behind that decision. From embracing Islam as a young man, struggling to practice in the West, raising a family abroad, living through revolutions, middle eastern jail, cultural shocks, and eventually finding a sense of peace and belonging, this is the journey that shaped my life forever. This is not a fantasy about Hijrah. It’s the reality. The sacrifices, the mistakes, the hardships, and the lessons learned after decades living across the Muslim world. But this documentary is also about something bigger. Why are more Muslims thinking about leaving the West today? What does life in the Muslim world actually look like beyond social media clips and stereotypes? And is it really possible to build a stable, meaningful life abroad in today’s world? From Egypt to.

Jun 6, 202615 min

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Why I Almost Moved Back To The West

Join the Make Hijrah Community here: What happens when your hijrah plans collapse and going back to America suddenly becomes the easiest option? In this story, we share the moment I almost left the Muslim world after 20+ years abroad. From arrests in Egypt, residency issues in Turkey, and visa instability in Malaysia, to raising a family between countries while searching for stability, in this video we expose the hidden struggles most people never talk about when making hijrah. If you’re thinking about moving abroad, leaving the West, or building a life in a Muslim country, while understanding the sacrifices, risks, and rewards that come with it, this is the reality check you need. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

Jun 1, 202611 min

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I Made Hijrah 24 Yrs Ago, Here’s What I’d Do If I Had To Start Over

Making hijrah is not a spiritual vacation, and few talk about the brutal reality until it’s too late. In this video you’ll discover the hard lessons learned after 24 years living in the Muslim world, including the financial mistakes, family struggles, cultural shocks, and poor planning that causes many Muslim families to fail after moving overseas. If you’re serious about making hijrah permanently, this video breaks down the exact strategy needed to sort out your finances, protect your marriage, integrate into Muslim society, and avoid the hidden traps most people never warn you about. This video has essential advice every Muslim family needs to hear before leaving the West. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

May 25, 20268 min

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Muslims Can Now Marry Abroad On THIS NEW App

Checkout Sakeenaty to find a righteous spouse abroad: Join the Make Hijrah Community here at: What if marriage could also become part of your Hijrah strategy? In this episode, we break down how Sakeenaty is building a serious Islamic matrimonial platform focused on halal connections, wali involvement, verification, and long-term marriages instead of endless swiping and wasting time. We also discuss how marriage to a local can sometimes make residency abroad easier for Muslims looking to relocate, why most matrimonial apps fail practicing Muslims, and what it actually takes to build a marriage platform based on Islamic principles rather than modern dating culture. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

May 22, 202625 min

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The Cheat Code To Moving To A Muslim Country For Good

Checkout Sakeenaty to find a righteous spouse abroad: Join the Make Hijrah Community here at: A lot of Muslims dream about making Hijrah long term… but very few people talk honestly about what actually helps you stay. In this video, we break down one of the strongest residency paths in the Muslim world that almost nobody discusses openly: marrying a local. Not as a loophole or a game, but as a real foundation for building roots, family, stability, and long term life abroad. We also talk about the realities, dangers, wisdom, the legal side, and why family still carries serious weight in many Muslim countries today. If you’ve ever wondered how people actually stay overseas long term, this video will give you a perspective you may have never heard. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

May 19, 202617 min

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Muslim Businessmen: Egypt Has SO Much Opportunity For You

What happens when a Muslim entrepreneur from Canada makes Hijrah to Egypt with no real plan… and then starts discovering the hidden business opportunities most foreigners never see? In this episode of the Make Hijrah Podcast, brother Omar Alhayek breaks down the realities of building business, networking, and creating wealth in the Muslim world after leaving the West behind. From uncovering the massive liquidity hidden inside Egypt’s economy to discussing why Muslim men need to stop fearing risk, strengthen themselves financially, and think long-term for the Ummah, this conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, Hijrah, generational wealth, and the mentality shifts needed to build a future outside the West. Get Relocation Assistance Here:

May 15, 202638 min

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I Moved My Elderly Mother To 4 Muslim Countries, Let's Talk Parents!

In this video, Brother Omar Sherrer opens up about his experience moving to 4 Muslim countries with his elderly Mother, how it ultimately led to her embracing Islam, and how you can go about moving to the Muslim World, even if you have an elderly parent to take care of. 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.

May 12, 20268 min

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You Have NO Idea What The West Is Doing To Your Kids

Take your FREE Hijrah Test here: What is the West really doing to Muslim children? In this episode of the Make Hijrah Podcast, our young Brother Bilal from Australia goes into the hidden spiritual struggles facing Muslim families living in the West. From identity loss and normalization of haram to parenting challenges, cultural pressure, and the reality of raising children in secular societies, this conversation explores why more Muslims are considering Hijrah for the sake of their deen and future generations. A deep discussion on parenting, environment, Islamic identity, and the long-term consequences of assimilation. The Strangers YouTube channel The Strangers Tiktok Bilal Ali Instagram page Instagram.com/bybilalali

May 8, 202643 min

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How One Call Saved This Muslim Family From Getting Deported

A Muslim sister thought she was building a peaceful life abroad… until one mistake turned into a nightmare that nearly got her and her family deported overnight. In this video, Omar Sherrer breaks down how a simple misunderstanding got this Muslim family into trouble with the police in a foreign country... And how he was able to help solve it with just one phone call. This is a wake-up call for anyone planning hijrah. If you don’t understand the system, you can find yourself in a nightmare fast. Watch closely and learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your future before it’s too late.

May 4, 20266 min

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Muslims Can Leave The West in 2026 w/ This NEW Online Skill

Learn how to use AI to launch an online career, app or business: In this podcast episode, Our Brother Abdur-Raheem from the Medina Project breaks down how Muslims can use AI to step into one of the most valuable and lucrative online skills that exists: coding. In this interview, he explains how AI has made it much easier for Muslims to build websites & apps, how he helps Muslims learn how to use the latest AI technology to build online products, and how you can get started today (and get on the path towards making an income that can support you wherever you choose to move).

May 1, 202634 min