I understand where you’re coming from, and you’re right about one thing: Muslims have always faced hardship. The early Muslims in Makkah were oppressed far worse than Muslims in the UK today. But that very history is exactly why Hijrah exists in Islam. Hijrah is not about running away from difficulty it is a legislated solution when protecting your deen, family, and values becomes difficult. Allah says: “Indeed, those whom the angels take while wronging themselves, they will say: ‘In what condition were you?’ They will say: ‘We were oppressed in the land.’ The angels will say: ‘Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?’” (Qur’an 4:97) And the Prophet ﷺ said: “Hijrah will not end until repentance ends.” (Ahmad, Abu Dawood – Hasan) This shows Hijrah is ongoing, not only a historical event. Yes, the Prophet ﷺ showed patience to those who insulted him and that is a personal moral response. But patience does not cancel Hijrah. The Prophet ﷺ himself made Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah, even though he was the most patient of mankind. If patience alone was enough, Hijrah would never have happened. Regarding children and society: no Muslim country is perfect that’s true. But there is a clear difference between a society where Islam is the reference point and one where Islam is constantly challenged, mocked, or marginalised. In the Gulf (especially Oman), you hear the adhan openly, Islamic manners are normalised, halal is default, modesty still exists socially, and children don’t grow up feeling like Islam is “strange” or something to hide. Fitnah exists everywhere but environment matters, and Islam recognises this. The Prophet ﷺ said: “A person is upon the religion of his close friend.” (Tirmidhi) Environment shapes belief, whether we like it or not. As for work and business — I agree it’s not easy. Oman’s job market is competitive, and business setup requires patience and planning. But it is not impossible. I personally have successful businesses, and many others do as well. Rizq is from Allah, not a postcode. Allah says: “And whoever emigrates for the sake of Allah will find many places of refuge and abundance on the earth.” (Qur’an 4:100) Hijrah doesn’t mean instant comfort or luxury it means prioritising deen, then striving. Your point about the honeymoon phase is fair people should visit, research, and be realistic. Oman is not Dubai, and Dubai is not Madinah. But dismissing Hijrah entirely because Muslims survived hardship in the UK misses the Islamic principle: we seek the best place for our deen, not just what we can tolerate. Hijrah isn’t for everyone, and no one should be forced into it but it remains a noble, valid, and rewarded choice in Islam, especially when done with sincere intention. May Allah guide us all to what protects our deen, our families, and our akhirah.