Women Leaving Islam

In this powerful film, six ex-Muslim women activists share their moving stories of growing up in Muslim families and Muslim-majority countries and the violence, loss and shunning they faced because of their apostasy.
The women talk about everything from tearing their hijab on door handles as a child, wearing a burkini on a beach in Italy, wanting to scream their atheism in Mecca during Hajj, losing custody of a child after a husband’s accusations of blasphemy, reporting a violent fundamentalist father, forging a male guardian’s signature in order to flee their country and being shunned for defending gay rights…
Despite the risks, the women speak of hope, happiness and freedom from Islam and the hijab.
The brave women: Fay Rahman, Halima Salat, Mimzy Vidz, Rana Ahmad and Zara Kay reside/have resided in Australia, Britain, Germany and the Netherlands. They are from backgrounds as diverse as Bangladeshi, British, Egyptian/Moroccan, Saudi, Somali/Kenyan, Pakistani and Tanzanian.
The documentary will premiere on 1 February 2021, 6pm UK Time as a challenge to World Hijab Day and Islam’s modesty culture.
#WomenLeavingIslam
#WorldHijabDay
#FromHijabToFreedom
#NoToHijab
#NoHijabDay
Executive Producer: Maryam Namazie
Producer: Gita Sahgal
Producer, Director and Filmmaker: Reason4Freedom
For more information on the film or CEMB’s activities, please contact:
Maryam Namazie at [e-mail].
www.ex-muslim.org.uk

[@shamrashid2159]

I'm a male Ex-muslim, so proud of my sister escaping from the lies of the cult.

[@commonman4835]

Congrats, it requires great braveness

[@itsyourgirlsheila3992]

And he says my lord send me back

[@altu540]

Who said that? Who is he?

[@Afghan-pakistaniball]

How many fake ex Muslims are there just look at ur username you were literally born a Hindu

[@danamedo-xj1vc]

I’m having all those issues, but still don’t know how to escape!! Can any give me suggestions?! Or who can help me with that?

[@veronveritas3880]

Another proud ex-Muslim female here!

[@qwertyx6612]

Ex Muslim atheist from Pakistan here!

[@homosapien.a6364]

I'm Ex muslim and atheist from Saudi Arabia And i still wearing niqab🙂💔

[@homosapien.a6364]

@Melvin Dullard eww 😷

[@qwertyx6612]

@@homosapien.a6364 was he being serious!?!?? I thought he was joking

[@qwertyx6612]

@Melvin Dullard I’m a guy... you’re not funny btw sorry man

[@whatnow548]

'Being a Pakistani woman and being an ex-muslim is a very dangerous combination" I too believe it's one of the most dangerous position a person can have in their society. Being an ex-muslim by itself is dangerous enough..imagine being that in a strict Islamic country

[@StaryzHelios]

I am muslim from Malaysia and less strict and now I can practice Islam freedomly, I know pakistan kind strict Islamic, poor you, you deserve to learn Islam by choice.

[@annegreengables6367]

@@StaryzHelios Do you denounce FGM?

[@TheDobermannnn]

I wish you escape from Pakistan.

[@gamingstars8030]

@@annegreengables6367 nah he won't.

[@emilyb5278]

I wish women living in liberated country's could marry women from abroad and then divorce. Or just offer a home but immigration laws have become stricked.

[@joececchini8597]

“Critical thinking stops when religion starts” truer words have never been spoken

[@andrewjohnson8232]

One can't help but wonder how much critical thought went into that comment.

[@chrisjoseph4088]

@@andrewjohnson8232 it conforms with reality

[@andrewjohnson8232]

@@chrisjoseph4088 So, none. Thanks for clearing that cup.

[@chrisjoseph4088]

@@andrewjohnson8232 cup? Lol

[@andrewjohnson8232]

@@chrisjoseph4088 Having trouble thinking through a mistype as well? Let me need if you need any help; will be happy to. x

[@SunilPatil-hs8wd]

the separation of that pakistani women and her daughter is so sad. I hope they reunite and be at peace

[@LadyHawke78]

I teared up watching this. These women are very brave, and show that feminism is still needed in this world. I hope they all go on to do great things.

[@TheBramVC]

Modern feminism doesn't give a ... about the misogyny that islam entails. Not fashionable enough.

[@MJ-tn5qp]

Modern feminists don’t give a croc about the plight of oppression of women in Islam. But support the hijab etc.

[@talamuffy3094]

@@TheBramVC I think part of the reason some feminists have abstained from talking about this is because of fear of being seen as islamaphobic or as a hater of religion

[@urmom4618]

@@MJ-tn5qp Honestly. I consider myself to be a feminist, but the amount of other 'feminists' who refuse to critique religion, especially Islam, is astounding.

[@MJ-tn5qp]

@@urmom4618 Yes I too wonder why is that. Same could be asked of the left why do the left not criticize Islam which in my opinion is fascist.

[@MustAfaalik]

Common sense is the reason people are leaving Islam.

[@merys-massira6218]

The first time seeing this video, wonderful, i'm an Ex-muslim and so proud of leaving religion even if it's hard in a muslim country ❤

[@toddbeamer6131]

congratulations. keep safe.

[@Tamil_Atheist2023]

🤍 welcome to Humanity

[@yesme8370]

I wish one day I will be free and able to talk about my experince with Islam just like these brave women

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

Praying for you to escape your bondage. Trust in God to make a way for you.

[@ipityyou9741]

Hope you'll get better soon :( Oh and are you an Ahlan or an Afwan?

[@ShirinSheikh-qv6qy]

Read or listen Qur'an with translation please for yourself and your duniya and akhirah

[@James-gk8ip]

@@ShirinSheikh-qv6qy why torture yourself like that? Read science.

[@mukulbajaj123]

Huge respect to ex muslim women out there.

[@StaryzHelios]

I'm less religious muslim and all I can say is this women is lack of knowledge in Islam, They learn wrongly from thier family that are uneducated about islam. It is sad to see such wrong assumptions going on in their mind that lead to convert to another religion because of misunderstanding. Learn Islam from QURAN, not from People! And importntly there is no forcement is Islam, some islamic country still refuse to practice true islam, they staying with old and close mindset that forcement is better than nothing. True Islam will stay encourage give knowledge to people without forcement.

[@nowiambecomedeath970]

@@StaryzHelios no you are wrong , according to islam apostasy is punishable by death , according to islam the male has the right to beat his wife under some circumstances. A women is worth half of her male counterpart. And many more.

[@thechaoboy3754]

@@StaryzHelios When you say, I'm less religious muslim' this means you are no longer a Islam. If you are living in what ever a country, you are a citizen of that country.

[@Anwar-Mian]

@@StaryzHelios, I absolutely agree with you.

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

@@nowiambecomedeath970 and no your actually wrong @sar Co is actually right on correct majority of those who leave Islam was not taught Islam only culture it’s actually haram to beat yr wife or anyone for that matter problem is many of u don’t understand surahs and take it out of context there is a difference of lightly tapping to beating but it’s haram to beat ur wife and woman and men are equal in deen and only reason why a man get more money from parents insurance is Bc they need to spend that on the females in the family and he isn’t allowed to touch the woman’s money period so again go relearn Islam correctly or stfu

[@mono7891]

These are brave women. I have nothing but RESPECT

[@Odiasupremacist4444]

@Venom Joker no

[@TheDobermannnn]

@Venom Joker is he even real???

[@viraj9565]

Islam is a religion of peace and you will have that peace when you leave Islam....

[@heytherenordic7230]

I suffer severely mentally and physically 24/7 because of the brainwashing(and Islam controlling etc) and all the physical and mental abuse I went through my entire life. Everything that happened to me was in Europe where thousands of them lives there just as if it’s Middle East, integrity and being modern wasn’t even a question, and all the Europeans are getting fooled. Every aspect of me is ruined due to Islam and their follower, and the abuse and trauma I went through.

[@user-tq5ql7dg2e]

I am so sorry man :(

[@StaryzHelios]

What country you live? I am muslim women and I have freedom in anything.

[@yuyuyuuu7578]

> Sat Co You are a man who wants to keep Muslim women as slaves lol I really really respect these strong compassionate independent ex-Muslim women who have strong sense of right and wrong and I loathe men like you who try to deny the truth and justify the abusive part of the culture, just to save face.

[@annegreengables6367]

@@StaryzHelios What Muslim country? Do you have a way to earn a living? Do you earn as much as a man? Do you make enough money to own your own house? Do you control your own money? Are you free to travel without a guardian? Did you choose your husband? Can you choose to divorce?

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

Yeah right how much u getting paid for this islam is perfect and y’all are being led astray by Satan him self

[@muftiabukabsha9668]

I am also an ex 🤠😸🤠😃🙂🤠😸😃😃🙂🤠 Muslim from Pakistan.

[@SwatiSharma-ts9zu]

The woman holding back her tears thinking about her childhood 💔💔💔 Please hold on love 🙏🌼

[@thegreatboqorad8817]

i know 5 somali ladies who left islam but in secret including myself. In Somaliland, recently the imams on radio stated "young somalis are being misguided" Some converting to christianity or other faiths/philosophy but mostly atheism or agnostic is rising in somaliland. additionally i personally know at least 16 "muslim" somalis who barely practice islam, read quran, pray...etc they consider themself muslim for security reason and because muslim has become a cultural identity tied to Somali culture

[@Darthmgtow]

I doubt what you're saying. It's called Somalia...not Somaliland. Are you a time traveller from 100 years ago....?

[@tiptopman116]

Ya mybe because Allah misguided you and them. You may know why.

[@cherri6388]

Walalo hope u are safe.

[@cherri6388]

@@Darthmgtow there is somalia and somaliland and u know it!

[@TheDobermannnn]

Even here in India. I don't know why so many people are leaving Islam.

[@ohana_is_family]

Mimzy At 13:42 the story about realising that western women are not inciting men to behave like animals, and that she feels less safe in Morocco and Egypt 14:59 .

[@Cinematainment]

lol sluuut

[@Ban-animal-hunting-murder-expl]

Leaving cults and traditional, toxic families is difficult, but eventually you will let go of the past and enjoy fully what the present brings and your freedom from the poisonous customs and ideologies. Amazing women!!

[@south1328]

Call my religion cult or whatever ugly name you want. Spit on my religion if you can but only one of us will be able to tell our creator I did my best my lord and by his mercy he will grant that person eternal heaven and for the other person he will also get his fair and full price which he has earn with his own free choices and everyone is free from blame except himself. Peace ✌🏾 learn about our belief before you talk down to it don’t hate what you don’t fully understand peace again.

[@Ban-animal-hunting-murder-expl]

@@south1328 All religious are born as cults, that come with more or less wild and autragious fictional stories and ideologies. If they become popular they become "respectable" religious. Basically they are a con job.

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

@@south1328 these ppl are liars trust me read body language and their eyes u can see it’s scripted and being told what to say they have no clue what Islam is Bc they was not taught Islam they was only taught cultures satan is working full time

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

@@Ban-animal-hunting-murder-expl Islam is not a cult or a lie but u clearly are u can’t lie to a human who can tell a lie just by seeing how u comment and these woman are being told what to say. I can see it in their eyes and body language but u will enjoy hellfire for life

[@Ban-animal-hunting-murder-expl]

@@SuperTinamarie2010 read on cult existing to recognise them

[@livingdivinity6275]

Imagine being afraid of being executed every day of your life. These people are still living that life.

[@DMSProduktions]

GREAT 'religion'!

[@DMSProduktions]

@Makers Bureau Yes, the islamic vigilante! GREAT 'religion'!

[@altu540]

I’m ex Muslim woman and I got out from the Cult. My sons are adults and living normal free life. I would say to all ex Muslims change your names as well. It’s still Muslim control they’ll recognize you just buy that. If Muslim have power in the world all of you will live like people in Middle East.

[@ofdelossantos]

Where are you? Can you help me escape too?

[@FreedomFighter08]

Happy No Hijab Day To All Brave Women Around The Globe!!!

[@daveriley7644]

I salute anybody that leaves Islam

[@estprogo6564]

This video deserves MUCH more recognition. I hope it reaches to as many people as possible, including a few old friends back when they used to secretly complain to me that they have been forced to wear it but I regrettably never understood the struggle as a non-muslim male.

[@queen_of_domination]

I stopped dating Muslim men, as they always tried to force me to convert to Islam, even after I made it clear from the beginning that I don’t believe in Islam. My last Muslim boyfriend was very controlling after we became serious and discussing marriage. He tried to force me to “garb up” and practice Islamic customs. I ended the relationship and vowed to never date Muslim men again. If I had that experience as a non-Muslim, I can imagine what these women experienced. Im glad they’re now free.

[@mahmoodmaseh4567]

sad

[@kendivedmakarig215]

Actually it's not worth it to date a muslim if you are a woman. Women had less rights compared to men. Muslim men can marry a lot of women unlike women. Not only that, it's easy for men to Divorce his wife unlike Muslim women divorcing his Muslim husband and if he divorce you, you receive no Alimony despite all your life you help him succeed. In short, in Sharia law, men are a lot more favored than women.

[@Khadiyah01]

This is not really sad this is obvious you chose to commit a major sin with men who told you they were believers of Allah The problem is you yourself lack understanding of the religion so no practising Muslim man is going to lay down with you as a non-Muslim respectfully you don’t even wash when you go to the toilet. What then happens to these Muslim men as they fall in love with you and what we call protective jealousy starts to kick in and they try to cover you and only you like they do their own women As it’s not a life that you want obviously you rebel from that It doesn’t seem like you had positive examples of Islam that’s nobody else is full other than the menu dated and yourself that doesn’t now mean that Islam is not true because of bad Muslims that you met if you watch the whole video not one of them have any logic as to why they don’t believe they just emotional decisions because they found the religion hard finding the religion hard doesn’t mean now it’s not true No practising Muslim man who fears God would even look at you as a non-Muslim they’ll find you actually repulsive again no practising Muslim man is going to enter someone who doesn’t even wash after they go to the toilet. The first lady they brought up mentioned FGM if she had any knowledge of religion she would understand FGM is Haram it is not permissible in Islam mainly happens to Somalis and East Africans it is a cultural practice does she now says she is no longer Somali If somebody teaches you something wrong or to correct my wording they teach you in a manner that is incorrect It doesn’t mean that the information that they are giving you is incorrect What. This shows me as a proud missing river is being born Muslim does not mean anything it doesn’t mean you die upon what you were born into

[@HappyGoLucky874]

One stalked me for 7 years and threatened my life I had to move location multiple times bc I refused to convert

[@Quirkydope]

​@@HappyGoLucky874ex ?

[@vivalavida9641]

Countless times I heard Imams in mosques say women will go to hell before men because they're worse sinners. One day I asked a Muslim female classmate of mine if this is stated in Islam (of course she wears a hijab). She agreed adamantly and added, "Women's sins are hidden, so they deserve it." How scary the level of religious brainwashing is! Then I realized why I saw women in hijabs/burkas with placards saying "I'm a slave of Allah/Mohamed, Don't criticize Islam" across the internet. Some points about Islam, FIY: 1. Islam says there was a "first" woman created from the ribs of the "first" man (how gruesome!) which makes the entire human female population inferior to their male counterparts. 2. No. 1 renders women incapable of leadership and decision-making roles, as mentioned in the "Holy" Quran. 3. "Prophet" Mohamed, according to traditional Hadith sources, was betrothed to 6-7 old child Aisha (Oh, the greatest man that ever lived!). The Hadith (Mohamed's teachings) indicates in some translations that if a woman's bun bulging from underneath her hijab looks like a camel's hunch, she's a sinner. Wearing any clothes that resembles any limbs makes her a sinner for arousing men (the sheer level of psychosis - I mean - whaaat!?). 4. A man can have up to 4 wives if he wants, but a woman can't have more than one husband. He can do whatever he wants to his wife (Logically inferring, that includes beating her up & that's exactly what we see happen until this day). 5. Still Muslims claim Islam has put women in a special place of honor (the epitome of hypocrisy)! My heartiest congratulations to any human, not just women, who dares to defy and leave Islam and any other oppressive religious cults/faiths. I wish them happiness and prosperity. Be strong and keep the peaceful revolution going until humanity is freed.

[@miriamwang9200]

Agree with you, I've got the same answer when asked the same question. These ladies just answer without thinking. I retorted and asked them, "How many women are rapists, murderers, robbers," and etc. They were totally stunt to reply. Of course, I also know women are sinners too and not angels.

[@urmom4618]

I remember a mosque teacher telling me that the ruling of men being able to divorce women with just three words is justified, because "women get periods, so they're more emotional than men. They can't think these things through." Disgusts me that I sat there listening to that.

[@urmom4618]

@Liverpool FC it was actually a female teacher, i used to have to go to sunday fiqh classes which is where she taught. Thanks for the kind words though

[@Shahzada1prince]

They are great people who stood against oppression and cruelty

[@StaryzHelios]

I'm muslim and women in this video dont learn Islam completely and they did A TOTALLY WRONG assumption that lead to WRONG UNDERSTANDING about Islam. Poor them to have to face the oppression and cruelty which is wrong is Islam. There is no forcement is Islam and Hijab is personal choice. They are living is uneducated muslim family and this happened. It is not Islam is the problem, it is the uneducated people refuse to gain knowledge in mosque.

[@dinimueter539]

@@StaryzHelios So you are seriously telling me that all those women who were born and raised in muslim families, who studied the Quran, etc. just got Islam wrong? But YOU know true Islam? Your argument is that every muslim who leaves Islam just doesn't understand it? You can't be serious. You are so delusional.

[@armaan3246]

@@dinimueter539 she is saying the truth, these idiots dont understand islam, thye just listen to the media!!

[@mlg1279]

@@armaan3246 Nope. It's the brainwashing that's making you say this

[@south1328]

@shahzada1prince following one’s religion is not oppression or leaving and abandoning it. If you left it’s only ur own distraction no one to blame for. I am Muslim today because I have come to that conclusion the more I studied it, I was not oppressed nor know of any cruelty done to me by my religion so peace don’t speak on topic u have no idea of w due no respect. Peace

[@prolgbt_exmuslim7976]

All these women are so powerful, I'm so proud of each and every one of them.

[@MyDimka1989]

Cous Islam is a control cult no other religion force you like this

[@PENH5428]

@@MyDimka1989 but Islam doesn’t do that :-/

[@MyDimka1989]

@@PENH5428 maybe yes maybe not

[@MyDimka1989]

@dalchaval94 ur opinion is not world opinion

[@prolgbt_exmuslim7976]

@dalchaval94 The former drug addict would identify as such, that's why we have so many documentaries about them telling what they have gone through to raise awareness and make people know that drugs are dangerous. Or have you never seen such documentaries before?

[@TheNewLearner_101]

I respect and salute each and every brave women who speak against the oppression.

[@south1328]

Nothing brave about talking shit about others religion . Specially of ur ancestors and families religion. I mean if you truly found peace afterwards and you left no need to drag pthers beliefs. where is the tolerance in that since she claims she got enlightenment and embraced feminism it’s clear they are only full of hate that’s what taking place here. And the fact that ur clapping for that tells me you are clearly the one who’s for oppression and full of hate but I digress.

[@cilanatroisbetterthanparsley]

@@south1328 Islam is a religion of hate and oppression. Just look at what happens in the Middle East.

[@saraha4636]

One day I hope to leave Islam, it's what I've been running away from my whole life and watching this really helped make things less confusing. Seeing another Pakistani woman like me as well. I'm deeply sad I couldn't make it work but seems like the best decision for me is to leave behind everything. I left my family but there still remained problems, I realise it wasn't them. It's the beliefs. Life is mad

[@donidifio6391]

we are all here for you! please reach out to communities, many are trying to help Muslims escape

[@ipityyou9741]

Aw I'm so sorry for you :( i hope you'll find peace. I got a question, are you an Ahlan muslim or an Afwan?

[@ibraheem9908]

ur not even a muslim if u hope to leave the religion

[@whitetiger9974]

Islam is best monotheistic faith. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity. Islam is best monotheistic faith. Universe has one creator. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity.Benifits of fasting one month a year,meditation and remembering God 5 times (salah), Circumcision,halal etc are scientifically proven to be beneficial to person.

[@itsyourgirlsheila3992]

And he says my lord send me back

[@jonnyfranz]

It would be so cool if you could add Arabic subtitles. It would benefit women who doesn’t speak English living in places this can be broadcasted or have no internet restrictions. Great documentary. Women emancipation cannot be stopped.

[@agnostic7449]

This is how brave women looks like

[@genie1699]

*morality is doing what is right regardless of what you are told.* *religion is doing what you are told regardless of what is right.*

[@ghengiskhan9308]

Modern society has brainwashed you to think all religion is bad

[@bithiahamariah9139]

No, if you are doing what you are told regardless of what is right - it just means it is the wrong religion.

[@cemgemini2936]

@@bithiahamariah9139 👏👏👏🙋‍♂️🇦🇿

[@kamrulhasan3468]

​@@bithiahamariah9139 like Islam

[@MelissaMeera]

Period

[@wereyare9143]

Great production. Humans rejecting enslavement. Islam’s enslavement toolkit is so subtle, varied and flexible, it feels like an evolutionary toolkit evolved to promote one of the most killer-meme in the history of homo sapient

[@pampennyworth]

My door is always open for any woman going through this turmoil of transition. A safe and secure space. North of the border but I am willing to travel further if needed.

[@siavoshfiruzgar5545]

without imaginary Allah, these women are unapologetically rational, logical and sharing their stories with the whole Humanity. As Muslims they never could have shared their experiences and stories, and connected with human family as they do now.

[@ramzy7330]

have you ever read the quran?

[@siavoshfiruzgar5545]

@@ramzy7330 by the age 10 I read the Quran in Arabic without understanding the meaning . When I was in high school I started reading its translation in Farsi as well as in English, at the same time I was learning Arabic to understand the meaning in its original form as well. In the translations I noticed that there was a lot of euphemism and trickeries to manipulate the meanings and make it sound better than it is in its Arabic version. I do not evaluate Quran based on its Arabic poetry, in my native language Farsi, Rumi, Hafiz, Khyyam and a few others have written way better poetry than the author of the Quran. The criteria that I judged Quran was on the basis of its content and its message. Quran is full of contradictions, repetitive and redundant passages, scientific errors, vague and gibberish phrases, sentences and paragraphs, false claims, mixing and mistaken identities, violent verses, giving too many special rights to Muhammad (one set of rules for Muhammad and then another set of rules for all Muslims) and many other problems. I think anyone who leaves Islam and becomes an ex-muslim, that person has a good knowledge of the Koran, better than many many Muslims. All of these girls or women, read the Quran, two of them are native Arabic speakers as well, reading the Quran was the single most influential Force for them and myself to leave Islam and become ex-muslim. now if you think something is special about Quran, and an ex-muslim should look into it, please state that, ex-muslims are very open-minded, and do not operate with fixed mindset.

[@ramzy7330]

@@siavoshfiruzgar5545 thats good, you have read it in more detail than most muslims have tbh😂 "Quran is full of contradictions, repetitive and redundant passages, scientific errors, vague and gibberish phrases, sentences and paragraphs, false claims, mixing and mistaken identities, and many other problems.", really? could you tell me a couple please? im muslim btw so the basic idea is that if the quran has even a single undeniable mistake i can safely and wholeheartedly leave islam

[@SuperTinamarie2010]

@@siavoshfiruzgar5545 your a liar Quran is perfect and is from god

[@Johnson-xn5ok]

​@@ramzy7330Qur'an is horrible to read. How could Muhammad fool so many for centuries??

[@whatnow548]

These women have escaped from a deep dark pit and I hope they have a great life ahead. I'm also one such woman

[@Darthmgtow]

Powerful stuff dude....but there is some truth to it. Some modern day evidence you can see is not in the Muslim world....but in the outrageous behaviour of modern women in the western world....

[@RadCat_Studios]

@@Darthmgtow Well you see what happens when you put men in power

[@Darthmgtow]

@@RadCat_Studios Yes...the world is so civilised and so successful that women have the luxury of being millionaires just by divorcing their husbands...

[@RadCat_Studios]

@@Darthmgtow Nope

[@Darthmgtow]

@@RadCat_Studios OK ignore facts...live in your feelings...

[@daughterofalmasih7013]

IF A woman has to wear hijab to be protected from men in a society, it is not a reflection of piety BUT LAWLESSNESS... ALSO IS EVERYONE THAT LEAVES ISLAM GET DIAGNOSED WITH POSSESSION, COZ I WAS..😂😂😂☦️✝️

[@StaryzHelios]

I'm muslim, Your understanding is wrong about Hijab. Hijab is not compulsory but Islam encouraged women to cover body especially sensitive parts, it is part of Self-protecting. It not only for women but also for man. This 4 women in the video have a life with uneducated muslim family and unhelpful islamic area. cause this wrong assupmtion happen. poor them have to leave islam for misundertanding.

[@annegreengables6367]

@@StaryzHelios Muslim men rape veiled women. I live in an open carry state and wear my handgun on my hip. It is the best protection.

[@adamdihyem325]

@@StaryzHelios Hijab is compulsory but its not to be worn for the sake of men, it's for the sake of your deen and because Allah has made it obligatory.

[@marleighsyoutube]

@@StaryzHelios you poor thing. I’m so sorry you have to live in such oppression. Islam is a cult that treats women like objects and slaves, please save yourself and escape!!

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

@@StaryzHelios Stop using your taquiya here. You are lying

[@prolgbt_exmuslim7976]

I hope Zara can finally leave Tanzania and become free :)

[@PierreRipplinger]

Is she free now? 2 weeks after your comment?

[@mista4life849]

Yoo i'm also an lgbt exmuslim lol

[@saraamin5494]

Update: She got out of Tanzanian jail and is safely home in Australia 😊

[@PierreRipplinger]

@@saraamin5494 I saw that a few days ago, that's great!

[@yeah2472]

nice name!

[@malnaib]

You all need a standing ovation for standing up and exposing the true nature of Islam. Although more needs to be done to educate the western world, try approaching the local media (CBC, BBC, CNN, CTV ..etc.). We have a lot politicians here in Canada who need to see this.

[@khaderlander2429]

So they can oppress against the Muslim minority. So they can dictate to women, they should not wear the hijab which is of their choice. The post modernism radical leftist ideology that there is no reality, no truth to interpret or determine. Separating words from their referents in the real world, as post-modernism does, turns everything into a nothing, life itself into a game. But the coupling of emotionally evocative material with a detached, ironic stance is in fact a power game, one that is being played out by the artist with his or her audience. It is not so much a matter of playfulness, with its misplaced suggestion of innocence, as a grim parody of play. It is familiar to psychiatrists because of the way that psychopaths use displays of lack of feeling - a jokey, gamesy, but chilling, indifference to subjects that spontaneously call forth strong human emotions - to gain control of others and make them feel vulnerable.

[@caseyjude5472]

Canada needs to address its white supremacy problem either simultaneously or (even before) it addresses Islamic fundamentalists. The racism & supremacy is far better poised to tear the country apart than Islam is. Not sure? Ask First Nations.

[@khaderlander2429]

@@caseyjude5472 agreed clean your room first before you set the world a right.

[@garudagal23]

USA has a big problem with white supremacists too that are mixed up with religious fundamentalist--xian evangelicals that would happily impose their religion on all Americans similar to islam's imposition on people in many countries. All people need to support individual rights & not let dogma & cults get political power. the people in countries that are secular have more rights, better healthcare, and overall greater satisfaction with life than those with dogmatic religions

[@bellycurious]

@@khaderlander2429, nice word salad. So many word, while saying absolutely nothing. Congratulation!

[@Whateverxo56]

Human rights are more important than religion, culture and beliefs. As a Marxist feminist, it is incredibly hard for me to understand how liberal feminism protects abusers and oppressors in veil of “culture” or religion. The overthrow of oppressive regimes is necessary to free women. We need to overthrow religion, capitalism and patriarchy to free women and everyone else from tyranny.

[@Tamil_Atheist2023]

💯 agree , liberal feminist are dishonest and hypocrites im a marxist feminist too ,when ever i ask them why only hinduism you should really question other religions too when i mention islam they keep their mouth shut,Some get money from those religious leaders and some keep quiet because they get death threats and rape threats,but these ex muslims women are brave than liberal Feminist ,same with religious queers 😬queers who are liberal Feminist

[@loki6626]

I was born with so much privilege. No-one has ever discriminated against me or abused me or made me feel anything other than a human being and I have had the freedom to do pretty much anything I want. Is it too much just to want everyone to have that?

[@Phil-4Jesus]

My heart breaks for these young ladies and many more who are still in this dark Cult.

[@Ishi79]

Read Genesis you will discover that Rebekah was 3 years old when she was married to Isaac who was 40. The following scriptural facts are used to establish Rebekah’s age at her marriage to Isaac. 1. Sarah was 90 when Abraham was 100 (Genesis 17: 17). 2. Abraham was 100 when Isaac was born (Genesis 21: 5). 3. Sarah died at aged 127 (Genesis 23: 1-2). 4. Isaac was 40 when he married Rebekah (Genesis 25: 20). Two further facts are necessary inferences from the above four facts. 5. Sarah was 90 when Isaac was born (conclusion from 1 and 2 above). 6. Isaac was 37 when his mother Sarah died (because 127-90=37). 7.Abraham informed of Rebekah’s birth (Genesis 22: 20-23); and Sarah’s death aged 127 (Genesis 23: 1-2) Abraham informed of Rebekah’s birth when Sarah was 127. 8. Since Isaac was 37 at his mother’s death, he was 37 when Rebekah was born. 9. Since Isaac was 40 when he married Rebekah, Rebekah would be 3 when the marriage took place (because 40-37=3)

[@Ishi79]

Rape is ok in the Bible: Deuteronomy 22:28-29 “If a man meets a virgin who is not betrothed, and seizes her and lies with her, and they are found, then the man who lay with her shall give to the father of the young woman fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife, because he has violated her. He may not divorce her all his days."

[@Phil-4Jesus]

@@Ishi79 If you are right Yehya that makes 2 wrongs, how does that justify abusing these young ladies? Kids use this methodology your dad is blind, well your dad is blind to. That makes 2 blind dads, still there 2 people who can't see.

[@Phil-4Jesus]

@@Ishi79 Deedat is dead and decomposed already, wake up Muslims to the 21St century. Someone is suffering now, well someone suffered 3500 years ago that makes it OK then?

[@Phil-4Jesus]

@dalchaval94 Exactly you are right about your cult definition, The Figure is Mohammed the Object is the Stone you worship. Stop your undying devotion to this man and get out of this darkness. You are free to believe what your heart desire. Hurting people is not OK no matter where it comes from.

[@karthikvelu5033]

I can not comprehend the bravery this requires.

[@korixkanon]

I think religion actually keeps us back, not makes us move forward. I think a society where religion is not mandatory would be more liberating. Everyone is free to choose their religion if they feel they want to, or not.

[@metalnordeste8998]

Religion is an obstacle to progress. Most advanced nations( Norway, Denmark,Sweden, Iceland,the Netherlands,Japan,etc) have a large percentage of atheists.

[@amvweebs7096]

@Liverpool FC Hinduism is a form of religion. ( No offence, I am a Hindu too )

[@amvweebs7096]

@Liverpool FC I see. Thank you

[@ghengiskhan9308]

Well yes and no I mean the creator of modern science was inspired to pursue his dreams by a dream he had of an angel which told him "the world will be conquered through math and numbers" or something along those lines and the person who found the structure of the DNA had the idea after he saw a vision on a stairway going up to heaven. I have also heard Darwin had some weird letter talking about some beings but I haven't seen any of them so idk. Not to mention the person came up with the big bang theory was a priest. That's what Christianity teaches that all these great ideas come from the subconscious from somewhere else. But I can agree with you that some people exploit the belief of others and some "religions" are just down right oppressive but if it wasent for Christianity we would still be pagan and treating women as sex objects.

[@thesecretcrusade5570]

Salute to these women. Taking a bow for the bravery!

[@K.e.r.s.t.i.n.]

Warm-hearted, reflected, intelligent, sensitive, brave women. Thank you a lot 🍀

[@blazezind7731]

Congratulations to all these brave women leaving this cult .

[@khaderlander2429]

They join another cult called atheism bravo. Worship the god of your desire, a page from satanism.

[@blazezind7731]

@@khaderlander2429 no cult is worse than Islam.

[@blazezind7731]

@dalchaval94 particular figure is your prophet who mary 6yrs.old Aisha and daughter in law.

[@blazezind7731]

@dalchaval94 don't be embarrassed about Aishas age and scratch pole like a cat .

[@blazezind7731]

@dalchaval94 defend your prophet he had sex with sofiya same day he killed her brother, father, husband, what a rahmat ul almine.

[@Michael-yk1rd]

A deep bow and respect to these women who endured religious oppression and forged their path to liberty.

[@Ashok.Vaidya]

these women are so courageous and powerful, I'm so proud of each and every one of them.

[@whitetiger9974]

Islam is best monotheistic faith. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity. Islam is best monotheistic faith. Universe has one creator. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity.Benifits of fasting one month a year,meditation and remembering God 5 times (salah), Circumcision,halal etc are scientifically proven to be beneficial to person.

[@Truth12e]

They are brainy.

[@wendypeeters7656]

​@@Truth12ethey are free from the cult called pislam

[@gnschenker]

These women are true heroes. As an ex catholic I can relate to them big times.

[@ghengiskhan9308]

Orthodoxy rise

[@lalubar8907]

What is the relation of their witnesses to catholic though.

[@Recluse7477]

Amazing, their stories are so inspirational More people need to see this

[@AbdulRahman-vz2ng]

Darkness is waiting them

[@alexandrorocca7142]

@@AbdulRahman-vz2ng You're wrong, they got out of the darkness which you are clearly part of. You don't have compassion because your heart has been poisoned by bad ideas.

[@ramzy7330]

@@alexandrorocca7142 have you ever read the quran?

[@garyg.782]

They're hardly inspiration. These people need to be sent back to their nations we already ajve too many of these braindead liberals that we don't need foreign ones

[@garyg.782]

@@alexandrorocca7142 liberalism is the worst idea around

[@alexandrorocca7142]

People should stop using words like "culture" and "traditions" to defend Islam and other religions that are really nefarious. These stories sound terrible, but it wasn't that long ago that many women were subjected to similar abuse in many places where people used the Bible instead of the Quran to justify it. Without the age of enlightenment and humanism, we wouldn't be that different, some of us still aren't, but we keep quiet about it because Christianity is inherently good.

[@mujtabashah3667]

Ahhh that great “enlightenment” that brought about the greatest massacres and genocides in recent human history!

[@deffaly9056]

Of cause is tradition and nothing to have with islam

[@alexandrorocca7142]

@@mujtabashah3667 Perhaps it escapes you that wars have been a constant thing since the dawn of humanity. Humanists aren't pro-war though.

[@mujtabashah3667]

@@alexandrorocca7142 “humanists are not pro war”? Wow. Just wow.

[@NidusFormicarum]

True. Unfortunately, there are still a lot fundamental christians and harmful cults in the world though.

[@JessDapsonCNY]

Excellent! All children should watch this when they get to an age where religion is something they are naturally wondering about. The impact of this film on children who are Muslim or otherwise is significant and meaningful.

[@jacqueleenjordan9817]

unfortunately most children are indoctrinated into their parent's religion from birth. They either never get curious, or are punished for their curiosity.

[@jacqueleenjordan9817]

@Melvin Dullard Are you talking to me, because that's quite literally what I just said.

[@sunflowerparadise6621]

To Everyone: It will be taken down and they will try to erase these wonderful women from history. So as long as you can have access, download and save them for future children.

[@MrPinoCavallo]

It's not about religion, it's about Islam. We should call a spade a spade.

[@khaderlander2429]

Most children are indoctrinated in the west to reject modesty and follow the latest trends in the media an ever evolving counter intuitive ideology. This idea that all Muslim fathers coerced their daughters to wear the hijab is misrepresentation and polemic against Islam and Muslims. Coercion only creates hypocrisy and anyone with knowledge in Islam will tell you hypocrisy is the worst character trades, one has to have the required intention to do the activities otherwise it will not be except from him/her with understanding that such activity will bring one closer to the ultimate reality (God). Quran 2:256. 256 There is no coercion in religion. Sound judgment has become clear from error. So whosoever disavows false deities and believes in God has grasped the most unfailing handhold, which never breaks. And God is Hearing, Knowing. Quran 18:29. 29 And say, “It is the truth from your Lord! So whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve.” Verily We have prepared for the wrongdoers a Fire whose canopies will encompass them. And if they plead for relief, they will be showered with water like molten lead that will scald faces-an evil drink indeed, and how evil a resting place!

[@agnostic7449]

Huge respect for these ladies

[@peteruetz9140]

Wow. Most impressive. The most courageous women I have seen in a long time.

[@MsEmzxo]

Incredibly inspiring women.

[@whitetiger9974]

Islam is best monotheistic faith. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity. Islam is best monotheistic faith. Universe has one creator. Its teachings are logical. No racism, alcohol is bad for health and society. Adultery is bad for marriage and soceity.Benifits of fasting one month a year,meditation and remembering God 5 times (salah), Circumcision,halal etc are scientifically proven to be beneficial to person.

[@Coffee-nx9uy]

These girls have really put their brains to good use !

[@StaryzHelios]

No they didnt, Thier's sentence always start with "How", "Why" it it because they dont learn Islam completely and they did A TOTALLY WRONG assumption that lead to WRONG UNDERSTANDING about Islam. Poor them. There is no forcement is Islam and Hijab is personal choice. They are living is uneducated muslim family and this happenned. It is not Islam is the problem, it is the people.

[@Coffee-nx9uy]

@@StaryzHelios Tell me then how much do you know about your own religion ? 100% or less ? Be honest !

[@councilheirarch8079]

@@StaryzHelios You remind me of those communists who says well Communism has never been tried, or they [Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot etc] all got it wrong.

[@sjefkerolleman2094]

Islam oppresses women Because it is terrified of women It becomes is his downfall

[@hasszr285]

🤣🤣🤣 good joke

[@romelllewis8195]

@@hasszr285 nope

[@hasszr285]

@@romelllewis8195 show me your evidence

[@hmong-tung3189]

God is happy when His Daughters left Islam

[@boycottchina4543]

Knowledge is power. If Muslims have knowledge aboud kuran they will leave islam immediately unless they make money out of islam

[@Unknownuser-ue9qm]

I’m watching this video and I can’t tell you how much I feel for these women. I’m sorry that all these women had to go through this . It takes a lot of courage and a lot of guts to do something you’ve known your entire life as the truth to leave your family and blood behind. I’m glad that they’re safe, happy, and are unapologetically themselves!!

[@yakubu-fatimajenifa6539]

I feel emotional watching this video and listening to these brave women's stories. Their stories resonate with me as an ex-Muslim living double lives due to security reasons. it's challenging leaving Islam and being ostracised from your family. I love my family that's why I still pretend to be Muslim. I am an atheist and hope one day I will be brave enough to live freely.

[@mreza84]

Great work my dear sister, Ex-Muslim from Iran ☺️👍

[@caromaro591]

These women are some of the bravest in the world. I wish them all happiness.

[@narjess6040]

Proud ex muslim women here!

[@Ange0967]

The saddest thing is the pain and torture these women have gone through and every muslim will insist that this is not the true islam, when in fact this is as true as it gets, intimate details of their world instead of the public appearance.

[@lindmohamad3726]

Mankind has a Jinn as a companion on earth. Satan and the Evil Ones watch Man from a place where Man cannot see them. *The Holy Qur'an* Allah says do not be deceived by Satan the Chief Deceiver of Man.

[@MJ-tn5qp]

Odd thing is Islam would never have started if Khadijah had not encouraged Mohammad.

[@RMwp2]

This was a great documentary. Amazing women. I cannot imagine Mimzy ever not liking anyone.

[@yvesandrethevenot3489]

All of you people are remarkable and I support you through and through. Though I'm neither a woman nor an ex-muslim, I feel especially close to you and to your struggle. With you Always.

[@Ishi79]

What about those women in the porn industry in the West?, They need more help and are closer to you.

[@chrisjoseph4088]

@@Ishi79 What? You know there are female pornstars who are multimillionaires? Most are not just as most male pornstars are not either.

[@suneelsharma6794]

@@Ishi79 blame blame Mohammed and his sahaba lives were real porn movies difference only is that arabic porn movies were not recorded I love to see aayesha and Mohammed porn

[@dinimueter539]

@@Ishi79 at least they are not 9 years old...

[@Ishi79]

@@suneelsharma6794 Go and see 3 years old Rebecca and 40 years old Issac.

[@tattedcat4234]

To all of the women brave enough to work on this project -- thank you! Hopefully your stories will help other women who are trapped in homes/families facing similar struggles to get out and seek help. Your stories are, tragically, not limited to Muslim families/communities. I wish all of you the best in your lives.

[@cyrussebastian688]

Go go go, ladies, our salute to you and we re proud of you.

[@chandrababubabu8817]

Sisters you did a great thing having came out of 700AD cult , ie escaped from slavery of women

[@joshydevassy6273]

I am supporting ex Muslim

[@mayatheillusion55]

Truth : Ex muslims have left after studying/reading Quran. Those who didn't read, remains following blindly. Studying /reading Quran have rightly figured that it is a man-made socio-politico-religious ideology divinised specifically to exert control /rule in medieval arabia.

[@hmgrraarrpffrzz9763]

Same with the Bible.

[@kimosabehmar1671]

@@hmgrraarrpffrzz9763 you can leave any time you want there is no punishment

[@hmgrraarrpffrzz9763]

@@kimosabehmar1671 Nonsense. Quite a number of Muslims are actually for murdering apostates, and most of the rest are for exiling them from their society.

[@northpolar6491]

Ex mulims women. I salute u for leaving islam. Its a very brave move u took. RESPECT from ME.

[@shamsulislam1350]

This is a great news for Women. Women should leave every religion not only Islam.

[@hanygeorge8603]

Why. Is God pray

[@ghengiskhan9308]

Every religion? You realise that if it wasent for Christianity we would still be pagan burning women alive and treating them as sex objects. People have a problem with Christianity because it doesn't treat the women like a goddess like pagan religions do

[@meteor5277]

Zara Kay , your struggle and sufferings always make me cry. Please, stay strong. We love you a lot dear.

[@Marie-Elaine]

Incredibly powerful, they've suffered so much, they are so inspiring women. I hope they each find happiness and peace.

[@religionisbad9489]

Ex-muslims are saviours of humanity 👍❤️

[@isshiomi6364]

Salute to these brave sisters...Every human being irrespective of his/ her religion, skin color, country etc must b treated with respect and equality...Best wishes to all...God bless...Be responsible citizen of the society & the nation where u live and enjoy the freedom , enjoy the life to its fullest extent

[@silvasilva5037]

We all are humans, man and women are equal. Congratulations for those beautiful people who daringly stepped away from your miserable life.

[@Mina_TaylorsVersion]

My heart goes out to each of these women. You are all so brave ❤️

[@isshiomi6364]

One of the best videos on youtube...So matured...Real women empowerment

[@heytherenordic7230]

I get sick to my stomach, and even though I’m not a women just a man that happens to be homosexual. Everything that they went through, happens here in Norway. And there’s thousands of them, ex- Muslim Iraqi atheist here.

[@heytherenordic7230]

But the Europeans are getting fooled and close to 0 people are able to get away from the brainwashing or the communities here.

[@ghengiskhan9308]

What made you accept atheism

[@shiftshift6926]

Honest and very moving stories from such brave, beautiful, intelligent women. Thank you so much 💐

[@reihalondres9518]

As a Filipino Atheist this is a great news people should leave their religion.... good thing my country is just a catholic majority nation easy to criticize. Long Live all women in the world.

[@JimmySnijders]

Look at how beautiful they all became

[@itsyourgirlsheila3992]

Lol

[@bandygamy5898]

Mimzy's observations and her reflections on the hijab and actual practised respect for women in the west compared to many hijabi dominant countries is so on-point. Brave women all of them! Great video!!!!

[@NickNick-fz4eq]

this is the only religion that if you decided to leave it. you will in danger ....... think about it....something is wrong in it

[@luxwolf8858]

This is groundbreaking

[@ohana_is_family]

21:03 Fay explains how she noticed so many inconsistencies in the more moderate interpretations that they "brought salafi hell onto my family".

[@alexandrorocca7142]

Salafism is the branch of Islam sponsored by Saudi Arabia. It's funny that the US considers the country that tries to spread fundamentalism around the world an ally.

[@ohana_is_family]

@@alexandrorocca7142 Saudi Arabia has recently adopted a Marriage Age and there have been several attempts to 'modernise'. The fact that Saudi Arabia is an ally does not mean the USA agrees with everything Saudi Arabia does. And vice-versa. Saudi Arabia may have been hoping to convert Americans and the USA may have been hoping to convert Saudis but things like that move slowly. Though, with the internet many Muslims get exposed to ideas they never thought of like the one girl in Saudi Arabia suddenly realising there were people without religion.

[@garyg.782]

@@ohana_is_family the Internet works the other way around too more and more white people are converting to Islam.

[@TagSpamCop]

@@garyg.782 It doesn't last long, though. They believe in a romanticized, fetishized version that's been spoonfed to them by Islamic activists like Linda Sarsour. Just as they believe in a romanticized version of communism or socialism. They're basically anther type of hipster.

[@Sticklemako]

These women are a minority within a minority within a minority..must be really hard

[@emkfenboi]

Jai shree raam !

[@khalilurrahman1009]

Glorious women to show respect

[@Conn30Mtenor]

For survivors of FGM, there is a corrective surgery that will facilitate having a near-normal sex life.

[@z0ttel89]

Islam is horrible, I'm so happy for everyone who got out of it safely

[@revisionstudy3103]

excuse me?if you didnt hear the main reasons they left was due to the pressures and oppression of their COMMUNITIES and CULTURES. read the quran and actually study islam .

[@gvis3880]

@@revisionstudy3103 their communities and cultures are products of Islam

[@khaderlander2429]

@@gvis3880 one sided emotional tirade with no substance to Islam. No prove Islam coerced them. It would have been nice to hear from their parents I'm sure they would have a lot to say about all charges labelled against them bitty they can not defend themselves. Separating words from their referents in the real world, as post-modernism does, turns everything into a nothing, life itself into a game. But the coupling of emotionally evocative material with a detached, ironic stance is in fact a power game, one that is being played out by the artist with his or her audience. It is not so much a matter of playfulness, with its misplaced suggestion of innocence, as a grim parody of play. It is familiar to psychiatrists because of the way that psychopaths use displays of lack of feeling - a jokey, gamesy, but chilling, indifference to subjects that spontaneously call forth strong human emotions - to gain control of others and make them feel vulnerable.

[@gvis3880]

@@khaderlander2429 no idea what you're trying to say with this word salad of yours

[@PK-nb7fb]

Aren't the rules and regulations in Islam made in favor of men? And women have been kept much lower than men, or like puppets?

[@interkulturale]

Very glad to know that a lot of brave women decided to leave the oppression of the Islamic culture...

[@interkulturale]

@dalchaval94 Not true at all, Islam is not only a religion but also a culture. The bad thing is that the cultural aspect is often too strong, and a lot of muslims even if don't believe in Allah, don't leave the religion because they are afraid of losing the cultural roots.

[@Tr4sh_can34]

These women are very brave. And the beginning where it said that some women interviewed couldn't because of their identities. I can in a small way relate to that. As an ex-muslim that grew up in a shia household I'm afraid to tell my parents that I'm an apostate. I remember that I got busted for driking at 16 and I was scared that my dad was going to get send to Afghanistan of get thrown out. I didn't but I got slapped across face with his shoe and called a homo for some reason. I was so afraid over the next couple of weeks.

[@AnaBanana-yk9px]

Leaving this faith is extremely dangerous. Please stay safe. True feminism means leaving.

[@MyBeautifulSoul97]

Very powerful stuff. Makes me feel very fortunate.