In December 2024, I decided to travel to Doha to check it out as a potential Hijrah location. There were many reasons I chose Doha, it is a Muslim country with a strong economy, it is safe peaceful land without any crime or political instability, there are direct flights to Doha from my home country,…
Four years ago, I made intention to leave South Africa with my family and migrate to a Muslim land. At the time, my family were unable to travel due to paperwork issues, so I decided to scout ahead and travel to various Muslim lands seeking out a potential hijrah destination. Alhamdulillah, now we are living…
We previously discussed how to overcome common fears related to Hijrah. Hijrah is an act of worship, but it is also an act of tawakul. It is a leap of faith in which a person steps into the unknown for the sake of Allah, trusting that whatever is best for them will happen. Taking a…
In part one of this journal, I documented some of the personal reasons why I needed to leave South Africa. I have made it clear that my decision is personal but there is a religious aspect to it. I am seeking a better environment for my family for the sake of Allah. Before diving into…