Before You Made Hijrah
 

• What inspired you to make hijrah?
• how long did you have the intention for hijrah before making the hijrah move?
• Were there any difficulties you faced when living in the the non-Muslim country? (i.e., can’t practice Islam, seclusion/lack of Islamic community surroundings/negative effects on your children etc.)
• When living in the non-Muslim land was there anything that was the “last straw” that made you take the hijrah step?

Choosing The Hijrah Location
  

• Which country did you make hijrah to?
• How long have you lived here?
• Did you travel to any other Muslim countries before making hijrah here?
• What made you choose the Muslim country you now live in?

Your New Life in The Land of The Muslims
 

• How is the quality of life for you in the Muslim country you made hijrah to?
• If you faced difficulties in the non-Muslim country you used to live in, how has living in the Muslim country improved, or removed these difficulties?
• Are there any positive things you gained, or experienced when making hijrah that you didn’t expect?
• Are there any negative things you gained/experienced when making hijrah that you didn’t expect?

Getting a Visa, Stability & Rights 
 

• What are the types of visas available for living in the Muslim country you now live in?
• How easy is it to get the visa? (the process, practicability, and cost etc.)
• Can you get permanent residency in the Muslim country you are now in, and if so what is the process and ease of getting it?
• If you can get residency in the Muslim country you are now in, would that then give you the same rights as the native people of that country? I.e., the freedom to work in any job, buy a house, get your own car etc.

Working in The Muslim Country Your Living in

• What types of jobs and work are available for expats in the Muslim country you live in?
• Can expats open their own business here, and if so, what types of business options might be good for them to look into?
• What work do you do in the Muslim country you made hijrah to?

Islamic Environment

• Do you feel a sense of being in an Islamic environment in the Muslim country you made hijrah to?
• What is the % of Muslims in the Muslim country you now live in?
• What teachings of Islam do the people in this country follow? i.e., Maliki, etc.
• Do the people practice Islam? i.e., their mannerisms, the way they deal with others, hijaab, niqaab, sunnah beard, etc.

Cost of Living

• How much is the cost of food, utility bills, and rent in the Muslim country you now live?
• How does this compare with the cost of living in the non-Muslim country you came from?

Politics
 

• Is there much corruption in the Muslim land you are in, and if so, does this affect your quality of life in the Muslim country? (NB: don’t answer this question if you are in a country where you will get into trouble with the authorities if you answer it!)
• Is the Muslim country that you are in politically stable? (NB: don’t answer this question if you are in a country where you will get into trouble with the authorities if you answer it!)

Quality of Instructor & Cleanliness

• What is the quality of the buildings & roads in the Muslim country you made hijrah to? How does it vary throughout the country?
• How is the cleanliness of the streets, publicly accessible buildings, and shops in the Muslim land you are now living in? How does this compare to the non-Muslim country you made hijrah from?

Things you Miss

• Is there anything you miss from the country you made hijrah from? (people, entertainment, shopping, food, etc.)
• Do you travel back to the country you made hijrah from?
• Are flights expensive to travel back and forth from the non-Muslim country you made hijrah from?

Language

• What are the main languages spoken in the country you made hijrah to?
  
• Have you experienced any language barrier in the Muslim country you made hijrah to?

Education

• Is there good Islamic education options available for both adults and children in the Muslim country you now live in? If so, what’s available? What is the cost?
• Is there good secular education available for both adults and children in the Muslim country you now live in? If so, what’s available? What is the cost
  
• How does the Islamic and secular education in the non-Muslim land you came from compare with what you now have access to in the Muslim country?

Healthcare

• How is the quality of healthcare for adults and children? What’s the cost?

• Is good healthcare only available in certain cities of the Muslim country you live in, or is it pretty much the same throughout?

Feeling at Home

• • How would you describe the people of the country you made hijrah to? Are they welcoming? friendly? Honest?
  • Can you easily make friends and integrate with the locals?
  • If you have children, have they made many friends with other local children?

Entertainment & Fun

• Are there many activities that adults and children can do in the Muslim country you made hijrah to? I.e., football, swimming, horse riding, restaurants, treks etc.

• What’s the cost?

• How does this compare with what’s available in the non-Muslim country made hijrah from?

Climate & Natural Disasters

• What’s the weather like in the country you made hijrah to?
• Are there different areas of the country that have different weather trends?
• How common are natural disasters in the country you have made hijrah to? i.e., Earthquakes, volcanic disruptions, floods etc.

Travel

• Are you allowed to own your own car in the country you made hijrah to?
• If so is the process of getting a car straightforward?
• What’s the cost of buying a car in the Muslim country your in, and how does this compare with buying a car in the non-Muslim country you made hijrah from?
• What is the running cost of having a car in the Muslim country you made hijrah to? i.e., fuel, tax, repairs, etc.
• Is car insurance mandatory? if so, is it halal insurance, and what’s the cost?
• What public transport is available and what’s the cost of using it?

Owning Your Own Home

• Is it possible for someone who makes hijrah to the Muslim land you have moved to to buy a house or land to build on and if so, is it a straightforward process?
  
• Are there any things to watch out for if purchasing a house, or land in this Muslim country? i.e, scams etc.

Marriage Options

• Are there any cultural considerations to think about, i.e., huge dowries and extravagant weddings that are normally expected when marrying someone in the Muslim country you now live in?
• Would it be easy for someone to find someone for marriage in the Muslim country you live in?
• Is it mandatory for marriages to be registered with the government in the Muslim country you now live in, and if so, is the process easy and straightforward?
• Are there any restrictions that the government in the Muslim country you live in stipulate for being able to marry? i.e., Do they allow the locals to marry someone who does not have citizenship of the Muslim country etc?
• Do the local people accept expats for marriage?

Safety & Crime

• Is it safe in the Muslim country you made hijrah to?
• Can men, or women walk the streets at night without fear of being harmed?
• Do businesses or locals try and scam or overcharge people who visit or move to the Muslim country you now live in, and if so, how has this impacted you, and do you have any tips to share for avoiding these problems?
• Are there any safety issues with things like snakes, spiders, wild dogs etc.?

Other Things to Consider

• Are there any other benefits, negatives or other important factors someone should consider before making hijrah to the Muslim country you are now living in?

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