Book Arif - Pakistan Tour Guide
Relocated from the UK to Islamabad 3+ years ago. Specialises in helping families from the Ahl-e-Hadith/Salafi school of thought find the right neighbourhood — though brothers and sisters from all backgrounds are welcome. Arif shares honest pros and cons of different areas in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including masjid locations, expat communities, schools, and daily life realities.
Tour Options
Hijrah-Focused Tour
Guided tours of Islamabad and Rawalpindi neighbourhoods — housing societies, masjid locations, schools, and daily life. Honest pros and cons of each area based on real experience.
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Ahl-e-Hadith Community Tour
Specifically tailored for families from the Ahl-e-Hadith/Salafi school of thought. Find masajid, communities, and neighbourhoods aligned with your deen — though all are welcome.
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Expat Meet & Greet Tour
Get introduced to expats already living in Islamabad. Sit-downs with brothers and sisters who have made the move, providing personal insights and real-world experience.
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Tour Highlights
Experience Pakistan through the eyes of someone who has made the journey from the West. Whether you're exploring for the first time or planning your Hijrah, Arif provides a balanced and realistic perspective on life in Pakistan.
- Honest pros and cons of Islamabad and Rawalpindi neighbourhoods
- Masjid locations for Ahl-e-Hadith/Salafi community
- Introductions to expats already living in the area
- Sit-downs with local brothers and sisters
- Practical advice on daily life as a returnee
- 3+ years of on-the-ground experience in Islamabad
About Arif
I was born and raised in the UK, and I've spent the last 3+ years living in Islamabad. Making hijrah from the UK to the Muslim lands was a lifelong ambition of mine, and by the Mercy of Allah, He made it possible — Alhamdulillah.
One of the first priorities for many families when settling in a new place is finding a suitable masjid. I can take you around different areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and share the pros and cons of each based on my own experiences and those of expats who live here.
“Arif Bhai privileged me with personal experiences and sit-downs with other expats who already made the move. I enjoyed the most our variety of conversations and the bluntness and transparency to his explanations. With the focus of my Hijrah being for the sake of Allah, Arif Bhai was very insightful with any of my inquiries regarding differences between the practising of Islam in the West and Pakistan. Anyone booking a tour with him will have a well-learned Muslim brother with years spent on the ground.”