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Understanding Hijrah
What Hijrah means today, who it is for, and what it really takes. Every guide is free, written by Muslims who made the move, and comes with a printable companion.
The books
Read before you go
Two books by Omar Sherrer, drawn from more than twenty years of living in the Muslim world.
The Hijrah Handbook
A complete guide to relocating with confidence, from assessing your motivations and readiness to settling in and thriving in your new home.
- Motivation and readiness
- Legal procedures and financial planning
- Housing, education and employment
- Culture and emotional well-being
The Hijrah Roadmap
My Hindsight is Your Foresight
Two decades of living in the Muslim world, step by step, so you avoid the costly mistakes Omar had to learn the hard way.
- Documents to prepare before you move
- Fact-finding missions and cultural fit
- Budgeting, income and geoarbitrage
- Networking with expats and locals