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Wow I am so amazed how Toronto has changed! I used to live there for 6 years and it was amazing, Toronto has a special place in my heart I had a great time I met wonderful people and learnt a lot, however, the city has changed in a very bad way which is sad to hear at some point I was seriously considering going back but I suppose I will have to let it go.

The more I hear the questions or words coming from the west news reporter , caster, it seems all of them only are script reader. Untrue, boring n arrogant

The Saudi's know what happened to Egypt, but the world isn't ready to hear why Egypt gave Gaza back to Israel.

Consider moving to Kosovo-it is a majority Muslim population that is western oriented but also traditional in a cultural sense (not necessarily a religious sense). Although it is majority Muslim, there are secular Muslims as well as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who live in peace. You can hear the call to prayer five times a day and see observant Muslims without it being all consuming like somewhere in the Middle East. Since you are from Canada, you might find it a little suffocating to move to some place like Saudi Arabia, even if you are observant Muslims. Finally Kosovo has a very cheap cost of living, many people speak English, and you can be on the beaches of Greece within a few hours drive. Probably not on your radar so just a thought.

Did I hear correctly, dead bodies of these students are being shipped back to India every month?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Very interesting and an opportunity to understand a conservative Arab Muslim view even after decades of living in and benefiting from Western society. \n\nOne question: have you ever looked at the HDI ranking of societies and reflected on how it is that the bottom half of the ranking is where almost all Muslim majority nations rest (with the exception of the oil monarchies of course where sales from oil, oil that is contributing significantly to the global warming that is harming the Earth in a way that brings to mind the verses of your Quran about fasad-fil-ard and the command on Mankind as part of its Khilafah to uphold the Mizan or balance or else be of the transgressors, make up the main reason for not being in the bottom half of the ranking)? Would love to hear your reflections.

I have a good friend who is hell-bent on moving to Vancouver when he retires. I have told him that Canada is not what it used to be, but he will hear none of it. God bless him. I will miss him, but he may be back eventually after he moves there.

Lol. As an American I laugh every time I hear Americans say they want to move to America, especially during a national election. I was born in Canada and could legally move there today. I just wish I could sell that 'ticket' and make some money. I haven't visited Canada since I was 18 months old and never will.

Much respect, as an First Nation person, it is with so much sadness to hear you want to leave. But I understand your reasonings. As a person with both parents, grandparents, and great grandparents and so on that were First Nation, it breaks my heart to see my country and what is happening in Canada. Much safety and respect on your new journey in life. Meegwetch for contributing much love to this country during your time here.

Hi there! I hear all your reasons to leave Canada and I have one question. Will you renounce your Canadian citizenship when you leave? Good luck in your journey :)

if one wants to be in an islamic religious country and hear bells ringing for call to prayer daily, yes its not going to match your lifestyle living in western countries of course. however there is no excuse for people to be scared to practice their religion freely. what is happening in Gaza i wish it wasn't happening at all no matter what political spectrum or thought one follows, i don't believe there should ever be wars and i wish the fighting on the ground would stop, wishful thinking and idealistic thinking i know.

You sound like an amazing family, and I am with you in so many ways. Wishing you only the best wherever you choose to live. I look forward to hearing where that will be.

This is so inspiring! I hope to see and hear of many more repatrations to places that are a better fit for those like yourselves. All the best!

I am saddend by the number of people who have chosen to leave Canada, although I realize that this is a good decision for you and many others. This country has changed, and not for the better. Greed has taken over with grocery conglomerates eliminating competition and raising prices for record profits. Buying a house now requires a lottery win, not just a mortgage. It seems that we are working to pay taxes and the banks and the insurance companies. And I have yet to hear anything meaninfull about this situation from the government on these issues. I was once a very proud Canadian but I too am considering leaving. My question is where will it be better? Good Luck to you and your family. May Allah guide and keep you safe.

I'm so sorry to hear what you guys went through. I always thought Canada was the best when it came to nice people but I was wrong. \nAs for country options, definitely check out China, it is such a beautiful and peaceful country. You will deal with little to no racism there. \nCountries to avoid: America ?

Never tell an Arab leader to unite the Arabs world, because what they hear is “are you willing to give up power for the well being of the Arab world” the answer is always no

On second thought, your parents moved to a heavily Christian country. When you are the guest, you should assimilate and not try to force your religion. If it is not enough Muslim, you are doing the right thing moving to a Muslim country. However, don't complain about not enough Muslims. No one wants to hear the Musque noise 5 times a day.

That lady's voice sounds like the one at Harvard anti-semiticism hearing?

why should the public citizens have to hear call to prayer five times a day? Canada has freedom of religion, which also means freedom FROM religion

I hear no lies!

Palestinian in Palestine in their home, did she hear herself

Really then I do not like to hear or see you applying as Canadian citizen ! Also wanted to see you leaving the country anytime !unless you are here because you like to make Money using YouTube and Canada !!!!!?????

Would love to hear how you guys are feeling about leaving extended family like grandparents and siblings? I would love to leave but I don’t know how I would be able to leave my family - that support network is irreplaceable ??

Wow, you are beautiful. I wasn't the least bit surprised to hear you are a model.

I hear the Gaza strip is nice this time of year.

hearing junkies from all over the world want move there to take up justins free drugs offer

Tears in my eyes when I hear all your reasons to leave that country... Really you are a true muslim... We all should learn from you guys...

I have been thinking of you recently and wondering about you. Very, very interesting to hear your rationale for leaving Canada. Completely understandable. Good luck. Looking forward to updates. From South Africa.

Glad to hear we continue to maintain a non-“Islamic environment” since this is a secular country and that is the objective.

I hear Gaza has freed up some space recently. Good riddance

You keep hearing this question that originates from Israeli plans. Israel wants to force out all Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank. They want the Palestinians to go to Sinai or Jordan. Insidiously they tell their propagandists to say the Arab countries don’t really care for the Palestinians because they’re not welcoming them as refugees into their countries. Why should the Arab nations fall for this devious Israeli trick? Palestine is the home of the Palestinians. Why should they leave it?

This is what I have been hearing from people living in Canada but then I wonder what about rest of the world. Whole global economy is in a depression there are countries suffering a lot worse than Canada. So, I think people will continue moving out of their base countries to look for employment and better life.

Assalam w Alaikum! Dear Saleh family... It is an inspiration to see your vlogs and the good work you have been doing .. May Allah be pleased with you... i am glad that you have taken this decision and it is never too late... The reasons you have mentioned, do make sense and I wish you all the best and pray for your next steps that you find a good place to settle soon... I suggest you to consider UAE as your next destination, specifically Abu Dhabi as a city where you and your kids will find it much comfortable to live and practice a good healthy life... you may hear that it is expensive, but trust me it is worth it, especially when it comes to Health, Safety and Environment friendly ... The leadership here are young and have good vision for the development and prosperity of the people. Any support required i'll be more than happy to help in my capacity... inshaAllah ... Peace!

Assallamun Aleykum Dear brother and sister ,very becareful to country you choose to go.I was born in Turkey move to Usa married in usa ,when I have 4 kids have same thoughts like you dids we made a decision move to Turkey for our childrens they can learn about there religions and smiliar recent you have we stayed there 4 and half years we end up coming back to USA why?\n1# Education not good in Turkey muslim country 5 times Adhans you hear but nothing they teach in school about religions \nFrom elementary school to university all they teach about ataturk(first leader turkish republic after ottoman empire 1923 hes atheist or enemy of islam for sure)nothing about prophet Muhammad asm.\n2# Modern life?\nAs a married with ex Christian American women alhamdullillah she bring sahedeh 15 years ago wife with hijab she said Turkish women theres no different then Americans womens they almost majority no cover hijab not practice in islam sadly cheating on high ranked. Zina super high in there now sadly\n3# No Seriah law\nThis make harder for you because Bank system same as western riba involved your money in bank some how.\nNote# Highly recommend it to you my beatifil heart brother and sister,\nDont go to country have no any different life style then western countries. \nIf I have choose I will go to Medina Munevverre \nAssallamun Aleykum

I hear Singapore passport is very strong passport even stronger than Canada. And economy is better too. So why did you leave a better country and came to Canada?

Febby, may I please ask why you didn’t stay in Calgary? (Or Alberta?) was it because of jobs there? I’m thinking of moving out of Ontario because it’s hard to survive here and I’d really like to hear your view point! Thanks ??❤️

I hear him answering : “I am aware that population density in Gaza is 1000 times higher, than density in Saudi Arabia. \nWe are offering to our Muslim brothers the land three times as big as Gaza. Saudi Arabia has 830 000 sq mi and it is 6000 times bigger than Gaza. We are rich enough and generous enough to afford it. 6 000 of Gazas would fit on our land and 2 millions people is nothing.\n(27 millions of Ukrainians had to leave their homes.)

LOL what a BS answer. Didn’t hear them say anything like this about all the other places where people are forced to flee for their lives.

They talk about human rights for others but aren't they hearing their citizens

These 2 cultures will never mix especially as they have different values in their beliefs. Western values are based on Christianity which are totally different to those found in Islam. It won't work.\nBtw, you complain of not hearing the 5 calls to prayer everyday. Having worked in Muslim countries, l have NEVER heard church bells ring on a Sunday in any of those countries.

When they were discussing about not able to hear the Adhan\nThat exact moment my Athan in my area started! Subhanallah! Alhamdulilah, i live in Saudi and i am able to listen to the Athan five times everyday!\n\nMay allah bless this beautiful famiy!

I would personally say go to Bursa or Alanya in Turkey. But even The Netherlands might be good transition from Canada. The winter also ain't as cold here as in Canada we also don't have a lot of snow here. You only don't have many locations to hear the Adhan. Just stay away from living in Amsterdam and you mostly will be allright

The British Isles the name says it leave if its not up to your muslim standards for too long we have to hear shia this shia that ENGLISH LAW IS THE ONLY LAW IN THIS COUNTRY.?

I respect your decision, may Allah make it easy for your family for the future journey. I have am born and raised in Muslim majority country and after what's happening the past 3 months made me realized how lucky I am to be surrounded by Muslim people, hearing the azan 5 times a day <3

I keep hearing this nonsense. I honestly just have to disagree that people don't want to live here. The very facts you are giving indicates a country that there is just WAY TO MANY PEOPLE who want to live here lol.

i am not happy to hear this. i think we should increase our numbers in canada so we can have more influence and change things instead of letting shaitan continue his destruction.

canada isnt that strict of accepting refugees from war zone countries which is why crimes increases in canada such an awful news to hear, tsk i am now contemplating to choose Australia over canada

what an absurd situation, a clear clash between country policies and the corporate world, more of a discrimination. Luring people to become a skilled immigrant and then offering them to do an entry level job because they dont have Canadian experience and that means just to knwo how to behave in Canadian workplace, a Clear BS and insult to the highly qualified and experienced professionals from around the world. I am not suprosed, to hear this becauses this is what America/Canada is all about.

I was really hoping to hear your number 1 reason to move is that your country is being pro Israel . I am really happy to hear that. May Allah help you . May Allah make it easy for you guys. Safe travels

It is interesting to hear opinions about living in Canada from an Indonesian (my guess, and I am sorry if you are not) who has been living abroad (including in Canada) for many years. Great video form you. Btw, I do not live in Canada.