empowering ExMuslims with mental health support to overcome
religious trauma and support their healing journey


supporting ExMuslims

Faithless Hijabi’s primary purpose is to assist ExMuslims who face threats to their life or wellbeing as a result of their apostasy from Islam.
At present we offer the Mental Health Program that provides ExMuslims with 12 therapy sessions with our partnered therapists and clinics in English or Arabic.

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OUR GOAL

Our goal is to foster healing and empower individuals who have left their faith communities to build resilience and reclaim their lives. We will achieve this by providing safe spaces, mental health resources, and support specifically designed for those who have experienced social ostracism, persecution, or discrimination due to their beliefs.

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Shared Struggles, Common Goals

From Egypt

“I’ve been told my entire life that being gay is sinful and disgusting. As a closeted ExMuslim, I feel like I’m constantly hiding who I am—not just my lack of faith but also my identity. The shame and fear of being discovered are overwhelming, and I just want to find peace with myself.”

From the UK

“When my sisters turned against me, it shattered me. I’ve always wanted family ties, but I can’t keep sacrificing my mental health to maintain a relationship with people who don’t accept me. I feel like I’m losing my sanity.”

From Pakistan

“Living with religious trauma feels like carrying an invisible weight. I struggle with anxiety, guilt, and constant flashbacks of the emotional abuse I endured. I need help understanding why these feelings linger and how to break free from them.”

From Malaysia

“I live in a country where being gay is not only taboo but illegal. Leaving Islam has already made me a target, and now I’m constantly worried about my safety. I want to find a way to live authentically without putting myself in danger.”

From Jordan

“Since I left Islam, I’ve felt completely alone. My friends from my Muslim community drifted away, and I don’t trust them anymore. I feel stuck between missing the connection I once had and being afraid of opening up again.”

Refugee from Saudi Arabia,
currently in the UK

“I fled my home country because my family discovered I had left Islam. They threatened my life, and I knew I couldn’t stay. Now, as a refugee, I feel lost and overwhelmed. I’m constantly looking over my shoulder, terrified someone will find out where I am. I need help dealing with the trauma of being uprooted, the fear that still grips me, and the guilt of leaving my family behind.”

OUR VISION

At Faithless Hijabi, our vision is to provide a safe and supportive space for ExMuslims to heal and thrive. We believe in the right to freedom of religion and the right to leave a religion without fear of discrimination or harm. Through our mental health support services and resources, we aim to help ExMuslims navigate their new identity and build a sense of community. We are committed to promoting secularism and humanism, and to standing up for the rights of all individuals to freely practice or not practice any religion without fear of persecution.

We’re thrilled to bring storytelling back to the heart of Faithless Hijabi

With our monthly or bi-monthly newsletters and blog posts, we want your voices to take centre stage—your stories, insights, and experiences that make an impact. As part of this renewed focus, the Writers Club is your chance to not only process your journey in a supportive, private space but also to work on powerful advocacy through storytelling.

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