We Made Hijrah… Then Came Back | S1 EP.7

In this episode, we sit down with The Minimalist Muslima as she opens up about her Hijra journey — the hopes, emotions, challenges, and realities behind the decision to leave the West in search of a more faith-centered life. She shares her personal experience of making Hijra, what inspired the move, the lessons she learned along the way, and the reasons that ultimately led her to return. This honest and heartfelt conversation explores identity, motherhood, community, expectations, and what it truly means to seek closeness to Allah wherever you are. Whether you’ve thought about Hijra yourself or simply want to hear a sincere reflection on navigating deen and life in today’s world, this episode offers perspective, vulnerability, and valuable reminders for Muslim women and families alike. 00:00 Intro 00:22 What Made Her Decide to Make Hijra 04:42 How Did the Journey Begin? 06:23 What Were the Steps to Making Hijra? 07:40 How Did She Feel After Arriving? 08:10 Expectations vs. Reality 09:10 Was There Anything She Missed About the West? 11:15 What Made Her Decide to Come Back? 14:00 How Long Did It Take to Move to Dubai? 16:38 What Should You Look for When Planning Hijra? 18:06 Important Things to Consider as a Woman or Mother 21:43 Top 3 Hijra Destinations 24:37 Is Hijra the Only Option for Mothers Living in the West? We are @TheMinimalistMuslima and @YourMuslimaRN. We’ve traded the classroom and scrubs for diaper duties and little giggles. By swapping the hustle for the home, we are going back to basics and reclaiming our roles as the primary shapers of the next generation. I’m @TheMinimalistMuslima. I’ve brought my background as a teacher and author home, where I now homeschool my three boys and cultivate a life rooted in faith and simplicity. I’m @YourMuslimaRN. I’m a registered nurse with a passion for women’s health who left a career she loved to embrace a life she loves even more; centered on family, faith, and the basics of tradition. #MuslimPodcast #GrowingUpMuslim #MuslimMotherhood #MuslimWomen #GrowingUpInTheWest #MotherhoodJourney #MuslimMoms #RaisingMuslimChildren #IslamicPodcast #Sisterhood #SeedsofImanPodcast #HijraJourney #Hijrah #MuslimMotherhood BUSINESS INQUIRIES [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @Seedsofimanpodcast ‪@Theminimalistmuslimah‬ ‪@YourMuslimaRN‬ PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BHKUEM... APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... VISIT OUR ETSY STORE https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeedsofIman... Love our looks? 😊 Check out more on: VOILE CHIC🌟 https://voilechic.com/?snowball=SEEDS... *Disclaimer: We may earn a commission if you purchase through our link. Thanks for supporting our content!