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You guys nailed it on all the reasons why I want to leave the US too. Our plan is to move in a few years before our kids start school. My husband grew up in Turkey and his family lives there so that is our choice. Also bc we want to be close to family as well.

I’m leaving England to move somewhere that the very idea of a “Muslim community” is ridiculous…they hate us, they don’t want to integrate, they want to take over….it’s as simple as that!

I’m Californian and I couldn’t agree more. Palestine has been the final push for me to want to leave the US. All the same reasons for me except for the cold haha. I’m considering immigrating “back” to my ancestral home of Ireland iA!

I 100% support your decision and this is exactly what I think of whenever people ask me whether I'll move to Canada or America once I'm done with my studies, since my studies open the corridor for me to easily settle into another country plus my country is in a pretty bad state economically. Regardless of all that I'd still say I want to live in a Muslim country, even if I leave my own country and work abroad, us and Canada isn't worth it. So much hate and so so much ignorance

I 100% support your decision and this is exactly what I think of whenever people ask me whether I'll move to Canada or America once I'm done with my studies, since my studies open the corridor for me to easily settle into another country plus my country is in a pretty bad state economically. Regardless of all that I'd still say I want to live in a Muslim country, even if I leave my own country and work abroad, us and Canada isn't worth it. So much hate and so so much ignorance

I don't wear hijab and I don't feel safe and I don't want to stay in western countries. The indoctrination is also one of the things that makes me leave. And know that I don't even have kids.

All your reasons are the same reasons me and my husband want to leave Germany. Both of us were born here. Grew up here, but the stance what German Politicians are taking and how they are pushing the people here to hate on Muslims is insane. I always faced racism as a brown kid, as Germans in the 90s were super racist. My parents fled a genocide and ethnic cleansing themselves. So they thought at least we kids would grow up happy and safe here. Never felt home and at peace in this country. Ironic when you think how they are obsessed here with rules and laws. This war let us realise that these laws are being applied selectively. And so we made the decision to save up our money for the next 2- 3 years and as soon my husband finishes his higher education we are going to leave this country for good.

May Allah Subhaanahu Wa Taala protect you guys, may He make this hijra easy for you, may He grant you what you seek, may He make you and your chilren from the ones He loves, Aameen! I am from Pakistan and can't ever imagine leaving my country to go live in foreign lands. Alhamdullilah, I feel very safe here. It is a Muslim country, alhamdullilah, although there is a major class of citizen coming up here who'd like it to be more 'open minded' like the West. May Allah protect us from that day. I would suggest that you move to Saudi Arabia, preferably into or around Makkah or Madinah. I believe that these two are the best cities in the world for Muslims. Imagine saying your five daily prayers in Masjid-e-Haraam or Masjid-e-Nabawi! You kids could study there and grow up speaking and understanding Arabic like Arabs. Imagine the understanding and appreciation they'd have of the Quran and Hadith moreover, they'd be able to reap benefits from the work of all major scholars. InshaaAllah. BUT, on the other hand, you guys are Allah's workers there in Canada. You could do dawah, spread Allah's word (you're doing that beautifully already). You'd be doing what the messengers of Allah did. Think of it this way, if you leave, there'll be one less family supporting Palestine and the Islamic way of life in Canada. Maybe, Allah wants someone like you to represent Him there. Allahu Aalam. There's this beautiful piece of Urdu poetry by Syed Sadiq Hussain, it goes something like this ' Tundi-e-baad-e mukhalif se na ghabraa ae uqaab --- Yeh to chalti hai tujhay ooncha uranay ke liye!' translation:- Do not fear the strength of the head-winds (opposing wind) O' eagle -- it but blows only to help you soar higher! All I'm saying is that there's another way of looking at your dilemma. You guys are like a small, bright light in a dark night and can help lost travelers reach safety. Cheesy, I know. Do Istikhara, let Allah give you His suggestion. Follow it and you can never go wrong innshaaAllah. What ever you decide, our dua'a are with you, uhhibukum fi'llah. Wassalam Wa Rahmah!!

Salam, I was born and raised in Canada but I knew one thing ever since I was young, I knew that I wanted to get married and raise my children in my home country, Lebanon. So, I did get married back in 2003, raised my children there until 2021. This is when I made the conscious decision to move back to Canada for a “better life” ? only because there were lots of problems with our economy…. \nDuring this past summer I knew that Lebanon was a “better life” lol \nAgain after living and witnessing first hand everything you mentioned in your video, I too made the conscious decision to leave Canada and move back to stunning Lebanon. Best decision I have made! \nI completely agree with everything your saying and may Allah show you a better life for you and your family in the Middle East. \nWelcome to come to ??❤

Ma sha Allah great said.. i want to leave Germany too. The only thing i am worried about is that i am a single Mom with 2 little kids. I consider it difficult to raise kids and earn money at the same time.\nPlus, a divorced woman alone in a muslim country is a bit stigmatized. \nDoes anyone have a food advice / tip for me?? I would appreciate it. Jazakum Allahu khayran

I am about to meet a muslim in Canada that doesn't want to make a hijrah. I also want to leave....after moving here 2 years ago...

I’m sending this video to my husband right away!!! He thinks I’m a bit nuts for wanting the leave America, with our two children who are 2nd generation. I pray for the safely of your family and accomplishments of all your endeavors!! ??????

Where are you going to move to? So proud of you guys! I totally agree- I so much want to leave the US. We are a couple that are around your parents’ age. We’re encouraging our kids to move away as well. Some health issues are holding us back. But we hear you! The situation in the US is just as horrible. \nMay Allah bless you wherever you go- if I were to suggest places- I’d say Qatar or Türkiye or Morocco \nMay Allah guide you to where is best for you.??????

I am wanting to leave my town here in Oregon USA. I don't wear hijab here, it wouldn't last on my head 10 minutes. The town is 2300 with 17 churches who are ....well....hateful. Blessings to you on your move. I want an Islamic environment, I was living in Dearborn and would like to go back when my health gets better. Best wishes on your move, you made the right decision.

I have seen a few influencers leave Canada and go to Dubai. You work from home so it might be easier. My son is finishing high school here in the U.S. He finishes in 1.5 years, and then we are done too. Chicago is dangerous and I want a more peaceful life. We have looked and Dubai is it.

MashaAllah, u guys r such an amazing couples and parents. I know this is not an easy decision, but Allah is with u and I really stand and look up to u. Every parent knows what is best for their children and families. I live in Pakistan 2. Me and my brother were born in US to Pakistani parents. My mom didn't want to leave US but my dad said there is no religious environment there plus our whole family lives in Pakistan and didn't want us to grow there. Our apartment owner who was Christian was not letting us go. He said that u guys r such an amazing people, good Muslims, nice to everyone and take Care for everyone. It was really hard for both of my parents but Allah made it easy for us. My mom passed away when I was 18 and my brother 15 and I really miss her. My option is u can guys move to Pakistan. U can get Islamic education + Islamic environment. No matter how bad our politics, government doesn't care about Its own country and no cleanliness but I still love Pakistan. I really respect you guys for making such a hardest decision with strength. I really support you guys with this decision. Just don't mind I was just giving an advice that Pakistan is way better but it is totally up to u guys which country u like to make your better life. But where ever u guys go, u are all always in my prayers even our brothers and sisters in Gaza. May Allah bless u all with his blessings, protect your family from evil eyes, fill your life with joy, happiness,love and peace and May Allah make this journey and life easy for u and hereafter. ❤ Your family and especially your little kids

Salam ?? I'm happy for you. Do whatever is best for your family. My father-in-law was born and raised in the states, remarried and moved to Malaysia. If his opinion was the one to go by, Malaysia is to be ranked as the best country in the world. It has everything you would want according to your list of why you're leaving Canada: warm weather; affordable; Muslim nation; doesn't support israehell. I live in Michigan. I hate it here for the exact same reasons you outlined. I have literally never traveled outside of Michigan EVER due mostly to fear and anxiety of traveling. So the idea of MOVING is almost impossible due to fear and anxiety alone. I have a question, what about extended family? Won't you miss them, or are they tagging along? Salam and good luck ??

Omg, this is exactly the video I needed! I've lived my whole life in America, but my parents immigrated, so sometimes I feel guilty about wanting to leave. I really want to live in a Muslim country, and being from NYC, I love the city so Dubai is the only option I can think of. But I feel like Dubai has changed, I want a place more Islamic. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to travel and explore right now. But I think your videos about the countries you've considered moving to will be super helpful! You guys are giving me so much hope, thank you!

I respect your decision to leave Canada. You have to do what is right for you and your family. I am not religious but I believe that all peoe have the right to believe as they choose. I also find that Islam is one of the most peaceful, loving religions there is. I too am very unhappy with my government for standing by and supporting the genocide of Palastine. I support President Biden and he has done many wonderful things but the support Israel by my government and president makes me infuriated. It is wrong. My now 19 year old son,my mother who lives with us and myself are looking to move as well. We want some place with winter so we can sky, and snowboard and do all things we love without having to travel two states over. We will be looking to leave the country if Trump is reelected president. I wish you luck, love, and blessings and safe travels in your search for your new home.

You heard him they don’t want to leave. So every other non Arab country take note.

If they don't want to leave their land, then why are they pushing into Israel? Also, why the heck would surrounding Arab states accept Gazan refugees? They wouldn't want to take away Hamas' shields now, would they.

If you want sharia law then more your stupid ideology back to Mecca when it’s allowed, leave western ways to their own.

Isn't this the same as preventing Ukrainian refugees from being able to leave Ukraine while active fighting is taking place? If neighboring countries allow safe passage to civilians, Hamas can duke it out with IDF all they want. But I understand they likely don't at all trust Israel to then let refugees return back to Gaza.

Many times children have no desire to leave India. It is the parents who looks at neighbors or relatives kids and want their kids to enjoy the same. Most kids cannot say no to parents and get stuck for life.

If you want sharia law then go back to the sand dunes and leave us alone.

Well said! \nThere is no problem taking in the Palestinians as refugees but why when they have their own country! \nThey don’t want to leave why does every one think that is an option. To push them out of their houses and their land \nNO! NO! And NO!

no..??? Palestine wants to leave??? or are they just all Hamas terrorists is what you suggesting??

Israel wants Gaza, they wanted to scare people to leave, other Muslim counties closed their doors not because they don’t care , but because they believe Palestinians belong on their own land. And since they have no place to go, Israel has no choice them to cleanse them of their existence with force ! Genocide ! Very sad !

THATS NOT TRUE , THE PALESTINIANS WANT TO LEAVE. !\nEgypt ?? IS BUILDING A DOUBLE STRONG GATE .! THAT GUY IS A \nLIER LIKE MOST OF THEM !\n? Good Luck. !

If they really don't want to leave their land, then why they migrate to Europe and west as refugees?

If they leave then the Israeli government have won! They want the land all to themselves. That’s why they occupy their land & steal their homes with the army protection.

That's right, you tell them what the palestinians as a whole want. I'm sure none of them want to leave, except for their leaders who live in Qatar, but except for them, nobody else wants to leave

The perfect answer has been delivered. Why Palestinian ?? people leave their land? Isn’t that what ?? wants? They have their land and they will be living on their own land. They do not have to go to any where.

We all know the pallistian does not want to leave there land this is obvious but what the Arab wourld is doing to help them except for making friends with the zionest and leaving the people of palistine to fend for themselves so much killing and yet the Arab world is not doing anything to help ?????

I'm concerned the reporter wants Palestinians to leave their land.

Seems like the west wants the Palestinians to leave so The Zionists can grab more land

Ho are you to say they don't want to leave?\nThe Arab world didn't even give them the chance to leave

What if Palestinians who want to leave seek refuge?

They don't want to leave their land ?????♥️

Hmm. If you open up the borders and let the Palestinians enter, then you give them a choice. Otherwise, how would you be able to say that the Palestinians do not want to leave their land? If you don't allow them to. I'm sure some would... after all, if they don't want to leave, then why are there Palestinians in non Arab countries?

As the son of Palestinians, just as the Jewish people have a “birthright” to return to Israel. The Palestinians living in Palestine have a right to their homes and land. My parents left willingly to give me a safer life and I love them for that but those who cannot do so should not be demonized for refusing to leave their homes and effectively make themselves stateless and homeless. It’s not up to Arab nations alone to take refugees. It’s up to the entire civilized world to stop the killing through sanctions and humanitarian aid. Killing of civilians on both sides is senseless and goes against god, no matter the religion. Palestinians do not want to leave, they want to live in peace.

ROFL but the Palestinians that WANT to leave cant because of him. When the Dam breaks you need a life preserver, he says..well learn to swim ROFL.

Okay, but why not accept the refugees who DO WANT to leave?

I'm pretty sure they want to leave !

Yeah they don't want to leave that garbage heap of poverty and unemployment and go to a rich place with food and safety.

So fake... They NEVER give the palastinians people the voice to say if they want to leave israel . they certainly would prefer to leave.

Peaceful Palestinians want to leave Gaza and Hamas - Funny how these Islamic countries do not accept any refugees. All talk no Action. Biggest hypocrites and liars ever. They just pretend to care to boost their popularity but they don't care in reality

Some palestinians do want to leave, hes deflecting

Translation: “We don’t want those violent, hateful people in our country. Decades ago, when Jordan offered refuge to so-called Palestinians, they tried to take over the country. We’re not stupid. We’re leaving this as Israel’s problem.”

Such BS. The Arab World is blockading them as much as Israel, and doesn't want any of them to come to their countries. Plenty of the Palestinians would leave if they could.