In this episode of the Make Hijrah Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges faced by Muslims in the West, focusing on the importance of understanding family and community structures. Brother Bilal Asim, who has lived in the Muslim world for over 13 years, shares his insights on how the environment and culture in Muslim countries differ from those in the States, particularly in the way they shape family life and social interactions. The discussion also highlights the issues of marriage crises, the impact of broken families, and the necessity of having models and leadership to guide the community. This episode is a critical exploration of how Muslims in the West can better align their lives with Islamic principles and build stronger, more resilient communities.
I was talkiing about Hijrah in 1998. In 1999, I attempted to help other Muslims, mostly Black Americans, to make hijrah. In the summer of 2002, the government charged me for it and attempted to equate hijrah with material support to terrorists. Of course, it was all a lie. But having no understanding of the law at that time, I relied on a non-Muslim lawyer who represented his own interests. Making hijrah is more difficult today than ever. As Muslims, we are forced into a position of dependency on Western governments. It is very sad. But our greatest obstacle is our treatment of each other and working together. We will never uplift ourselves through hijrah alone. We must end discrimination and ill-treatment of each other. I cannot stress this enough. May Allah help us all to be safe and successful in this life and the hereafter.
@@AbuYusra22 Wa alaykum assalaam wa rahmatullah. I now reside in Jeddah. My contact details are on LinkedIn. You can download my CV and get my details from there or the Contact section. www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ej-ujaama/
السلام عليكم You are making some very good points. I myself experienced being labeled or singled out for helping Muslims make hijjirah or go to seek knowledge. The racism and lack of help for the muhajiroon is a problem.
This is probably the single most important topic among the African American Muslim community! I wish I could shout it out with a bull horn! Thank you for having the insight about what’s going on and discussing it!!! Alhamdulillah 🤲🏾
We as Black Muslims and Believers in this country are so dependent upon this government for our survival that we forgot or forget that we need our own. Our own land, businesses, housing, communities, ect. In a society that has kept us from actualizing our "religion" we have to be more realistic in our deen. We have to be able to treat each other with respect and help each other without reservations. May ALLAH guide us to what is better for our deen and our livelihood and strengthen us where we are weak. La haula wa la quwatta illabillah
@@Abdullah-ri7ezI want to go there with my children and make them students of knowledge I have 3 daughters one is 9, 7 and 6 years of age Can you help me or point me in the right direction
My brother, Bilal. Masha'allah im glad you decided to start putting your face on video. With the aid of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala the Muslim community back home needs you. Barak'allahu feek.
This was a great show. I’m actual from Phill and left 2yrs ago for the sake of Allah. To raise my muslim children to be different than what’s going on there. What I was subjected to smh make dua for us
Mashallah tabarallah one of the best lectures made fpr us to strenghthen the community. If something is preached on the minbar there had to be structure or a support for it after and allow groups and committees in masajid to form to support it
Masha Allah , I agree with the things said here especially in regards to not glossing over cultural histories and the contexts of folks lives but sharing knowledge in a step by step approach appropriate to the recipient in sha Allah.
SubhanAllah i’ve made a screenshot at exactly 37:42 also one at 35:30. There where some good messages in this one. May Allah bless these brothers Ameen
@19:11 is a point tht I have tried to make to many ppl. No doubt the muslim land is better but for those that cant get there does that mean that they cant worship Allah properly? No...rather they have to fear Allah wherever they are and make the best of their situation
Also, having too many expectations or unrealistic expectations is a major problem. Yes, personality disorders for sure is a problem. Most brothers their personality disorders with brothers also, not only their family. Mental health is a problem.
Many leave America and forget that we are mentally ill over here, fueled by chemical medications, we’ve been indoctrinated by Music and Movies whose basis is Money Sex and Drugs. Podcasters make things sound so easy as if resources are available like water.
The demographics mentioned are not correct. For sure you are correct, no resources will be pulled together. A good example of people that move together and pool their resources is our Somali Muslims, brothers and sisters. Despite their other issues, Allaah knows best.
There are not enough people of knowledge so that each couple has a person to take a personal interest in a couples situation. Often the couple goes to an imaam, the imaam advises them, but the couple does not implement the advice. Later the couple will say that the advice from the imaam did not work.
Simply say Implement the Deen. But no one can lead a person or people to do the self work. So, this kind of leadership after the Prophet peace be upon Him, does not exist.
In my hijjirah experience, most places in the Muslim world can confuse unlearned Muslims. That African American Culture is the crux of the problems for African Americans. It’s also a source of embarrassment for sincere Muslims that go abroad to live.
African American culture isn't one thing. Values are different depending upon region, family makeup, and what what part of the diaspora certain family members come from.
@@zxcccccc1 The culture in general is the same for the majority of the so called African Americans. Immortality and lack of guidance is the norm across the income and educational levels to a higher degree. Even those AA that are still in the church are mostly Sunday righteous, and weekly corrupt and misguided.
In this episode of the Make Hijrah Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges faced by Muslims in the West, focusing on the importance of understanding family and community structures. Brother Bilal Asim, who has lived in the Muslim world for over 13 years, shares his insights on how the environment and culture in Muslim countries differ from those in the States, particularly in the way they shape family life and social interactions. The discussion also highlights the issues of marriage crises, the impact of broken families, and the necessity of having models and leadership to guide the community. This episode is a critical exploration of how Muslims in the West can better align their lives with Islamic principles and build stronger, more resilient communities.
I was talkiing about Hijrah in 1998. In 1999, I attempted to help other Muslims, mostly Black Americans, to make hijrah. In the summer of 2002, the government charged me for it and attempted to equate hijrah with material support to terrorists. Of course, it was all a lie. But having no understanding of the law at that time, I relied on a non-Muslim lawyer who represented his own interests. Making hijrah is more difficult today than ever. As Muslims, we are forced into a position of dependency on Western governments. It is very sad. But our greatest obstacle is our treatment of each other and working together. We will never uplift ourselves through hijrah alone. We must end discrimination and ill-treatment of each other. I cannot stress this enough. May Allah help us all to be safe and successful in this life and the hereafter.
Asalamualaykum bro how can I get a hold of you inshaAllah?
Ameen
Alhamdullah you survived that.
@@AbuYusra22 Wa alaykum assalaam wa rahmatullah. I now reside in Jeddah. My contact details are on LinkedIn. You can download my CV and get my details from there or the Contact section. www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ej-ujaama/
السلام عليكم
You are making some very good points. I myself experienced being labeled or singled out for helping Muslims make hijjirah or go to seek knowledge. The racism and lack of help for the muhajiroon is a problem.
This is probably the single most important topic among the African American Muslim community! I wish I could shout it out with a bull horn! Thank you for having the insight about what’s going on and discussing it!!! Alhamdulillah 🤲🏾
We as Black Muslims and Believers in this country are so dependent upon this government for our survival that we forgot or forget that we need our own. Our own land, businesses, housing, communities, ect. In a society that has kept us from actualizing our "religion" we have to be more realistic in our deen. We have to be able to treat each other with respect and help each other without reservations. May ALLAH guide us to what is better for our deen and our livelihood and strengthen us where we are weak. La haula wa la quwatta illabillah
Nobody stopping nobody from practicing the deen , maybe in the prisons but not on the streets .
This brother deserves a better title than 'Man speaks out', he's speaking gems mashaAllah tabarakallah.
I’ve seen this brother walking around in Egypt in nasr city seems like a really good brother always saw him in the masjid
Agreed, his a good brother ma sha Allah. May Allah increase him
Known him since I was a child. One of the many level headed brothers out there back in the day. With great foresight
What do u do in nasr city ?
@@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126 I went to Arabic classes I’m not in Egypt anymore tho
@@Abdullah-ri7ezI want to go there with my children and make them students of knowledge
I have 3 daughters one is 9, 7 and 6 years of age
Can you help me or point me in the right direction
This is extremely useful for western Muslims.
Absolutely amazing talk MASHA’ALLAH. May Allah bless you both and your families. Love you both for the sake of Allah💙
Does this brother have a channel? Have him on more often! Very beneficial allahuma barik
Al Hamdullilah. Many deep and profound insights were shared in this brief presentation.
My brother, Bilal. Masha'allah im glad you decided to start putting your face on video. With the aid of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala the Muslim community back home needs you. Barak'allahu feek.
This was a great show. I’m actual from Phill and left 2yrs ago for the sake of Allah. To raise my muslim children to be different than what’s going on there. What I was subjected to smh make dua for us
❤Jazakallah Khair appreciate you running it back with the brother.
Mashallah tabarallah one of the best lectures made fpr us to strenghthen the community. If something is preached on the minbar there had to be structure or a support for it after and allow groups and committees in masajid to form to support it
اللهم صل و سلم على سيدنا محمد صلى الله عليه و سلم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
This was very good may Allah preserve brother Bilal
Need a part 2 on this one
Ameen.
Powerful interview brothers.
اللهم بارك لكم
May Allah bless and preserve your efforts. May they weigh heavily on your scales of good deeds.
Masha Allah , I agree with the things said here especially in regards to not glossing over cultural histories and the contexts of folks lives but sharing knowledge in a step by step approach appropriate to the recipient in sha Allah.
MashAllah this was an amazing and beneficial discourse. May Allah reward everyone involved Ameen🤲🏿
Great video and insight. Travel is education.
32:15 34:36 35:46 37:42 37:51 39:57
SubhanAllah i’ve made a screenshot at exactly 37:42 also one at 35:30. There where some good messages in this one. May Allah bless these brothers Ameen
Alhumdulilah!! Excellent conversation.
@19:11 is a point tht I have tried to make to many ppl. No doubt the muslim land is better but for those that cant get there does that mean that they cant worship Allah properly? No...rather they have to fear Allah wherever they are and make the best of their situation
Build enclaves
@@TheCastedone what does this mean?
Valuable feedback.
Also, having too many expectations or unrealistic expectations is a major problem. Yes, personality disorders for sure is a problem. Most brothers their personality disorders with brothers also, not only their family. Mental health is a problem.
Many leave America and forget that we are mentally ill over here, fueled by chemical medications, we’ve been indoctrinated by Music and Movies whose basis is Money Sex and Drugs. Podcasters make things sound so easy as if resources are available like water.
Please have the guy that made hijjra to Ethiopia again , to learn from his experience after 3 years there.
I also made Hijra to ethiopia
The demographics mentioned are not correct.
For sure you are correct, no resources will be pulled together. A good example of people that move together and pool their resources is our Somali Muslims, brothers and sisters. Despite their other issues, Allaah knows best.
There are not enough people of knowledge so that each couple has a person to take a personal interest in a couples situation. Often the couple goes to an imaam, the imaam advises them, but the couple does not implement the advice. Later the couple will say that the advice from the imaam did not work.
Can you guys post questioners?
I see monetisation is on now. Good move
Simply say
Implement the Deen. But no one can lead a person or people to do the self work. So, this kind of leadership after the Prophet peace be upon Him, does not exist.
Boooop Ameen
In my hijjirah experience, most places in the Muslim world can confuse unlearned Muslims.
That African American Culture is the crux of the problems for African Americans. It’s also a source of embarrassment for sincere Muslims that go abroad to live.
African American culture isn't one thing. Values are different depending upon region, family makeup, and what what part of the diaspora certain family members come from.
@@zxcccccc1 The culture in general is the same for the majority of the so called African Americans. Immortality and lack of guidance is the norm across the income and educational levels to a higher degree. Even those AA that are still in the church are mostly Sunday righteous, and weekly corrupt and misguided.
@@zxcccccc1 the AA Muslims are better but slowly following the Christian into the lizard hole, Allaah protect us and forbid.
Alhamdulilah my brother Bilal! He’s very sincere and has helped me from before my nikah onwards. 🫡
As salaamu alaikum was rahmatullahi
How can the brother Bilal be contacted? Is there an email?