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I leaved in Canada for over 20 years and noticed the drastic changes you mentioned. I still have 4 of my kids in Canada, They are grown up and have their own families now. As I traveled to few places for professional raison I always been on family status because I wanted to be close to my wife and 6 children. The best place I liked is the sultanate of Oman. It’s a conservative Islamic environment and people are very respective, very nice and welcoming. The only thing that bothers a bit is the heat in summer time but other than that it’s the best place in the world. By the way 3 of my children are planning to leave Canada to one of the gulf countries and I wish them good luck. May Allah guide you to the right path and place to rise your kids and practice your faith at ease.

Totally agree\nI took the jump and left the uk and back home to libya. I have 5 kids and its a step i wish id taken years ago.\nTotally worth it\nGood luck

As a Malaysian Muslim, I always taking everything for granted. We are not perfect but we got everything wè need to live. Halal foods everywhere. Almost any kinds of foods we got halal version of it. From where I live, I could hear azhan from 5 different mosulla and masjid. So, Malaysia is one good option too. Islam religion is protected under our constitution. And get ready if someone gives money to your kids. Part of our culture. Get ready if someone ask you guys already eat or not.

I left Canada in 2023 January because of One reason. In Schools they teach kids how to change the gender and how to take drugs which will not harm. \nCanadian values doesn’t aligned with my family, cultural values so I left Canada even I was earning good money. But money has no value if you are unable to raise the kids properly. \nI left Canada and it’s been 1 year I am living in my home country India and I have zero regret about leaving Canada. Canada country was good when I came in 2017 but now everything is changed. My sister and brother in law they also moved from Toronto to Dubai because they also think that there children will have no future in this country. \nMy brother in law told me Dubai is very good for raising kids, have moral and cultural values. Respect for everyone. No drugs promotion, No gender change promotion in Dubai, quality of health care and education is way better than western countries. Strict rules for women safety.

May the almighty Allah bless you all and your family's insha'Allah this will be the best decision and sacrifice you are making I just wish I to living in the Western it will never be too late for me and my family especially the kids toooo???????.....

Frankly, you and your hubby must have thought of kids...rest I am skipping. In my view this was wrong decision.

I’m from the US born and raised in chicago, converted while living in Chicago and the Bridgeview community is so amazing Mashallah. I moved to CA when I got married, and the Muslims are dispersed and don’t practice openly. I really don’t love any community I’ve been involved in the past 6 years in CA. In February 2023 we moved to Amman, (my husband was born and raised in Jordan all his family is here) it’s been good but we couldn’t find a source of income so we have to move back to the US. But we’re moving to Chicago now. And if we can afford it, will send our kids to Amman in the summer.

So happy for you mashaAllah! My husband and I packed up our life in California and have been traveling the world for 18 months or so. Alhamdulillah, no regrets and living in Muslim countries has been an incredible experience for our kids. May Allah put barakah in this move for you!

Come to Morocco! Great schools for kids

We have been considering leaving the UK for the exact same reasons that you mentioned.. In Shaa Allah we are all guided to the best place for us as families where we can raise our kids as kids in an Islamic environment ??

Not sure but Top muslim countries are also supporting Israil like Saudi Arabia, Dubai,..! No words to say on this, for me, wherever you are, your iman is strong so it will not effect you. I am not a mom yet so can not say anything about kids and their education or lifestyle. Here in Australia, I have seen a family of two children, mom is a Muslim and father was sikh so his family also, but the mom has settled everything in islamic way, her children are getting islamic knowledge, daugher wears hijab in school, read Quran, etc. I think you can make your home environment as of islamic so that it does not effect anyone of you , but still I am not sure as I am not a parent yet. Pray I become parent as we are married since 5 years

Assalamu'alaikum, I am from Indonesia, I should be more grateful that I live in muslim country that can hear the beautiful voice of adzan five times a day, easy to find halal food and also my mom provide me learned reading qur'an since I was a child, also feel the solemn of Ramadhan month with people reading qur'an every night from the masjid using speaker. That I believe I cannot hear on non muslim country. Thank you for your share and make me realize that I should thank Allah more. Hope you find a good place to stay with the family and raise your kids in Islamic environment.

Alhamdulillah your level of imaan is very high which made you take the decision otherwise I can see people who just want to live with whites and adapt their culture to portray themselves as the most civilised and liberal people in the society ❤ I live in UAE with my mom, wife and kids and i advise the same for your family.

Pls move to Malaysia, u will love this place, multicultural n v respect each other religion. At least u don't feel being judge when u step out of your home. V love kids too, u guys will be loved n spoilt by our society here❤️?

Reasons\n\n1. All year long winter\n2. Inflation\n3. No Islamic Environment \n4. Indoctrination of kids.\n5. Pro Isreal

I did my education here in Ontario. Back home in India, education was mostly about education but here it is all about having all the experiences like weed, addictions, breakup and promiscuity etc. Everyone talks about YOLO (You Only Live Once). If you are not going to party, clubbing and staying virgin as a guy, you will become a laughing stalk.\nEvery other day I meet people who says their parents were Muslims. That's scary for me.\n\nI felt like Muslims are safe here but not kids, irrespective of their religion. Alhumdulillah I see Muslim-Christian brotherhood in the protests against L***Q+ education in early childhood education. insha'Allah I will follow your video to get updates about which country to move.

Just remember wherever you guys pick make sure that they speak the same dialect that you do otherwise you're going to have that learning curve of learning their dialects. It is different in a lot of places like learning to speak like the yemeni do is different than the Pakistani. So just keep that in mind. My grandfather is from Yemen and his wife who is my grandmother and my dad's side is from sudan. And they used to tell me it took them a while to understand each other. My Syrian grandmother on my mom's side would teach me words and phrases and my grandpa who was from Yemen would always make fun of me because I wasn't saying stuff right. I'm not really good at speaking Arabic but I can get by so just remember when you guys are picking somewhere to pick a place that won't be that hard to understand people. I'm only saying that because with the kids you guys send the kids to school they may learn a different dialect than what you taught at home and it will be a learning curve for them to try to understand. But I'm sure you guys will make the right decision. I just figured I would throw that in there I'm sure you already know that the dialects are a lot different and Arabic is a lot different in different parts of the world. People think Arabic is all the same and it's really different. Just like people who speak Spanish in South America speak different dialects on the Puerto Ricans just like people in Brazil don't speak Spanish they speak portuguese. Just a thing to think about. Egypt seems to be a pretty good place I have family that live in Egypt and they really liked it but I'm sure you guys will pick a place that's wonderful for your family and I can't wait till you guys know when we can see everything that you guys are doing in your new home Korean and I totally understand I am so upset the United States took the stand that they did with the genocide in Gaza and in the occupied West bank. People don't understand exactly what's going on there they don't know if they're not really up on current events and don't have any people in their family who are from a Muslim country they don't really know what's been going on. Anyway I hope you guys make the right decision for your family I know that you guys will pick the best place

I am a central asian Muslim living now in the US and both my husband and me are also thinking of moving back to our homeland although initially we had intentions to give better life and education for our kids here in the states. May Allah make it easy for you and everyone having the same plans.?

I think the biggest reason that worries us all parents is the forced indoctrination of kids... and the filthy knife of this disgusting cancel culture has even cut the tongues of the scientific community. Even scientists are afraid to define a woman through simple biological facts, her pelvic bone is a clear difference if one needs an absolute witness to identify a woman because nature made her to bear the human progeny.

I understand the reasons because most of them here in Italy too… when I will get married soon I will leave Italy for a better future too… and for my future kids… \nI think Emirates /Qatar/ Riyadh are nice places to live and safe, countries that they are growing a lot in a good way… \nHope the best for your future and stay safe?

USA is so similar. I have a child and one on the way. I worry for their future . I assumed I would homeschool because I don’t want my children in this indoctrinated system. But truly I long for an environment where my kids CAN go to school & make friends without the silliness of what is happening here ?

Completely understand your decision but just wanted to ask about wider family. Will kids be able to seenand learn from grandparents/ aunts/ uncles. What about the wider family support network for both of you? Will you visit frequently? How do your parents feel?

As a Christian in the USA I feel you. 100% the indoctrination in schools is just too much. And I agree with Will, no government is going to tell me HOW to parent MY KIDS. Things are progressively getting worse here too QUICKLY… best of luck ?????

How things change. I was a kid in Etobicoke in the early 60s and we used to go shopping in the Coverdale mall. Lots of cars in the car park had keys left in the ignition it was so crime free. A charity made little copies of licence plates for car key rings in case someone dropped them they could be given back. How sad it has all changed.

I would love to go to Oman me and my kids always wanted to do hijrah .

Ma sha'a Allah I'm with you guys , we are leaving Switzerland ?? with my converted wife to a Muslim country, For our kids and for us . I wish all the Muslim families will have the courage to do the same .wish you and your family the best . ?

Can you give suggestions where is better for our kids?

Which country is better for our kids ? Where we should move ?

Wow SubhanAllah thats one thought provoking video that ive come across jist at a time when ive been using all my skills and efforts to reach Canada! I do fear about the religion part through esp for kids! Allah knows better! However, i am in Dubai and i woukd.advise you both to def come to Gulf countries. I grew up in Saudi, so go to medina (dajjal wont enter there ?), Qatar. If UAE, dont choose Dubai simce that is a mini West anyways..go to other cities like ras al Khaimah where there is natural beauty, serenity, more original Emiratis and your girls can grow up just as you would want them! Do istikhara and remember me in your duas!!!

I feel the same \nI am staying in\nUSA \nI feel it is difficult for our kids to protect their Iman

I live in Sweden, we have the same problems here. I hope me and my husband can take our kids one day and move. We are thinking about Erbil, Iraq. Maybe that could be a place for your family too. All my best wishes to your lovely family.

I am not Muslim, I am learning about what it means at the moment and I have huge respect for your beautiful religion. My family is from Australia, our government are similar unfortunately. I also homeschool my kids for lots of the same reasons. Sending much love to you guys.

Pls come to Pakistan. Rich elite class lives fine here. Pls do consider Karachi or Islamabad. Islamabad I'd suggest, it has youth clubs official headquarters there. So many religious activities for you in youth clubs community and for the kids too.

I made the move from BC for my kids' sake last year, and I commend you. It is both a hard and easy decision depending on how you look at it. I would recommend Sharjah in UAE or Muscat in Oman. Best of luck to you and God bless you.

Thank you!! I've been waiting for this video for weeks ? Alhumdulillah amazing decision! We have decided to move out of Canada as well inshaAllah soon and our reasons are pretty much exactly the same as yours! It's the Tarbiyah of our kids that is our priority right now and here we aren't able to do that freely. So Kudos to you guys for making such a big decision. May Allah swt put lots of barakah in it and keep you safe n steadfast on your deen wherever you go!! Ameen.

Absolutely agreed ?, we are also leaving the states InshAllah soon, as i have 3 kids and we are also hijabis and niqabis and all the reason you said are exactly our reasons.. you are doing 100% right, i do have a question where are you guys going to settle? As we are having hard time to choose which country to move !!!

U don’t need therapy. No one went to “therapy” when I was a kid. Go outside in the sunshine, take a walk and say “hi” to neighbors.

I'm from Morocco. I resisted immigration many times because of some of the mentioned issues. Since we had our first kid 4 years ago, the western life is a no

Absolutely agree.. I have 2 little kids.. wallah these points are always on my mind.. Hold on your deen people.. ❤ \nMay Allah guide you throughout.. May Allah shower you all with Barakah, Sustenance and good health.. ?

I agree with you totally. I wish the best for you guys and your kids and deen. God bless you.

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.

Assalaamu alaikum every one who reads this, I agree to do hijrah for the sake of your deen & kids, I am a mom alxamdulillaah, there was a time I moved to Uk with the kids to united with husband, but after I saw the lifestyle and the environment, decided to move back to africa and struggle with the kids & long distance relationship. \nInsha allaah be idhnillaah one day my husband will also move back with us.\nLeds pray for jannah.

Even though I became Muslim only since mid March, I’ve been considering making the Hijra to a Muslim country Insha’Allah. I can’t relate to living in cold weather conditions being in Southern California, but I can relate to everything else. \n\nI’m not married. Insha’Allah one day I will. But I think about the safety my wife will have going out in public in her hijab. Insha’Allah I’ll have kids and I wonder about the indoctrination going on in society. \n\nBut the biggest thing for me is living in the US and knowing that whoever is in charge will endorse genocide. And for a country that prides itself on free speech, yet we see that speech being limited when it comes to standing up for what’s right. I actually had a feeling that was going to be your number one reason before you got to it.\n\nI can’t make this happen right now but Insha’Allah in the next few years, be able to work on it so it can happen.

I applaud you for making the hijra for your kid's sak I would rather live in a Muslim country

i started to practice islam in 2009 while living in spain. and left it in 2010 and relocated to turkey. would never go back. love spain and keep my best memories of living there. but now i have three kids and need to think about them first. and i think that a muslim should live in a muslim environment. istanbul is like a european city but with adhan and people who wont harass you for your religion.

This is very tough decision. May Allah protect you and your kids.

With you kids wearing hijab, you didn't have to say it's their choice. Do you want them to choose the disobedience of Allah?\nYou should have said, In-shaa Allah when they grow up, they will be wearing the hijab.\nIt's very commendable that you are thinking about your kids future with regards to their deen. Jazaakumullahu Khairan.

I would move just for the mental well-being of my kids and avoid lgbt+ issues.

May Allah guide you and your family. We are truly living in difficult times and it is even hard to find a place which is safe for muslims to bring up their young. I would suggest somewhere like qatar as their schooling does not have include what muslims fear, although many schools in qatar and the middle east use the western curriculum and are being westernised. Perhaps homeschooling in a muslim country is the best and ideal solution. I know even non muslims who are fear for their kids now and are moving away ….

Good for you guys, agree with you everything you have said. My kids are older now, but raising little once in Canada is not the same anymore…