Changing priorities: from “Where can we earn?” to “Where can we raise?”
Aziz Family Official suggests that in the coming years, more Muslim families may leave the UK—and other Western countries. The shift, they explain, isn’t simply about income. Instead of asking where they can earn the most money, more families are starting to ask a deeper question: where do we actually want to raise our kids?
For many Muslim parents, that means looking for places where practicing their faith feels easier, more natural, and less stressful day to day. As the video puts it, the conversation has increasingly moved beyond finances and towards community and peace of mind.
The role of remote work and online businesses
A key theme in the video is how modern work has widened people’s options. Aziz Family Official points to changes such as remote work becoming more normal and online businesses growing rapidly. Once that becomes reality, the traditional assumption—“we have to live where our job is”—starts to weaken.
They share that their own decision to make this possible was made around four years ago, and that they could work from anywhere “even before people were starting to ask these type of questions.” In their view, this flexibility can help families consider alternatives without feeling locked into one location.
Faith, identity and the need for safety
The video also addresses anxiety that some families feel in their own neighbourhoods. Aziz Family Official reflects on experiences that go back more than two decades—such as being in public with a sister who wore a full niqab and facing hostile comments. They describe people calling her derogatory names and telling her to “go back to your own country,” even when simply shopping or walking in the street.
They connect those memories to stories they have heard more recently, including concerns around mosques being vandalised and Muslim families feeling uneasy locally. Their point is not that every Muslim family experiences this. They acknowledge that there are amazing Muslim communities in the West and many families who are genuinely happy where they live.
However, when incidents create fear or uncertainty, the “should we consider somewhere else?” conversation becomes much harder to ignore.
It’s not always about leaving—sometimes it’s about aligning your life
Aziz Family Official emphasises that the motivation for some families is not hatred of where they are currently based. Rather, it’s the desire for a place that aligns more closely with the life they want to build.
In the video, this is framed as a practical and emotional balance:
- Community: Feeling surrounded by people who share your values.
- Practice: Being able to practise faith without constant worry.
- Everyday life: Reducing the stress that can come from public prejudice.
“The best decision we ever made”
For Aziz Family Official, their move-and-work approach is described as a significant turning point. They state that it was “hands down, the best decision we ever made,” especially because they could work remotely from where they chose to live.
Importantly, the video frames their experience as part of a wider trend: once families begin to question where they want to raise their children, it can become difficult to ignore the possibilities opened up by remote work and online income.
Want the financial link?
The video invites viewers to comment “how” to receive a link about how the family makes the plan work financially. If you’re exploring a similar path, that could be the next step to understand the practical side behind the change.
Plan your next step with Sakina Tours
If you’re considering where you can live, study, and travel while keeping your values at the centre, Sakina Tours can help you turn questions into experiences. Whether you’re planning a faith-focused visit, a family holiday, or a longer exploration to understand a destination better, we’ll curate options that fit your comfort, timing, and travel style.
Ready to start planning? Tell us what matters most—community, ease of day-to-day faith practice, or simply building a calmer routine—and we’ll guide you towards your ideal itinerary.
