Hijra Guide

دليل الهجرة

Your complete guide for emigration to Muslim lands

What is Hijra?

Hijra (الهجرة) means 'emigration' in Arabic. It is the act of leaving one place for another to preserve one's religion and practice Islam freely. This guide accompanies you in this important journey.

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَالَّذِينَ هَاجَرُوا وَجَاهَدُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أُولَٰئِكَ يَرْجُونَ رَحْمَتَ اللَّهِ

"Those who believed and emigrated and strove hard in Allah's cause, they are the ones who hope for Allah's mercy. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

Sourate Al-Baqara (2:218)

Why make Hijra?

Preserve your faith

Practice Islam freely without restrictions or persecution

Islamic education

Give your children an Islamic environment and education

Muslim community

Live among brothers and sisters in faith

When does Hijra become obligatory?

Hijra becomes obligatory when it is impossible to practice religious obligations (prayer, fasting, hijab...) or when one's faith is threatened.

Consult scholars before making this important decision. Hijra must be carefully considered.

Saudi Arabia

35M 100%

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Malaysia

33M 61%

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Turkey

85M 98%

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United Arab Emirates

10M 76%

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Morocco

37M 99%

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Egypt

104M 90%

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Indonesia

275M 87%

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Qatar

3M 65%

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Algeria

44M 99%

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Tunisia

12M 99%

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Jordan

11M 95%

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Kuwait

4.3M 74%

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Bahrain

1.5M 70%

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Oman

5M 86%

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

3.2M 51%

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Brunei

450K 82%

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Maldives

590K 100%

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Kosovo

1.8M 96%

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Important tips

Consult Muslim communities already established in the target country
Visit the country before settling permanently
Prepare an emergency fund of 6 to 12 months of expenses
Learn the basics of the local language before leaving
Make sure you have valid medical coverage
Perform istikhara and consult people of knowledge

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