All About Muslim Singles

If you are a single Muslim, you quite likely have already checked out various Muslim dating web sites in order find your Muslim match. If you believe that dating while maintaining you Muslim faith is very overwhelming, you should think about these important ideas and practices.  As you know Muslim courtship, and dating are very unique from so called “Western” ways of having relationships. You realize that you cannot have an intimate relationship in the same way.  So, how does a single muslim, whether male or female, begin to find your partner to marry? Muslim dating has certainly ample opportunity on the internet.  There must be 100′s of sites dedicated to Muslim dating, that are willing and able to connect you with a willing partner.

Muslim dating begins by being honest and following any wise advice given. I’m sure you’ve been told to begin calling upon Allah, making du’a, for guidance in your search for the right person.

This cannot be overstated for its value to you. Prayer opens you to receive blessings. You also know that marriage protects you from sin, so that “half the faith” will be yours in this form of worship. Before you date, realize that you are really preparing for marriage. Start with the ‘basics.’ For males, you are mature and able to support a wife and a family. For females, you have reached puberty and are skillful in running a household. Your roles are far more than just these basic ones, so continue to examine your beliefs and seek advice from those you respect and admire.

Consider that you may have beliefs that could be conflicting. Females, your Wali not only serves to protect you, but is expected to be wise in his knowledge of marriage and to give you sound advice. Clear, honest communication between you is crucial and blessed by Allah who respects your right to make the final decision. See if you’re using all of the approved methods for finding a partner. First, talk extensively with your parents where honesty is foremost. Share your heartfelt wishes and expectations even if it is challenging to express them. Secondly, ask your Imam, ask a scholar, ask any leader of your community whom you respect for ‘referrals.’ Next, approach your friends and their spouses. This is networking at its best because they know you well and they care deeply.

Another ‘method’ is to know you are absolutely allowed to consider potential partners within your own contacts: co-workers and/or fellow students to name just two. Females should take ‘advantage’ of their Wali who will gladly and responsibly meet with these potential partners directly. Also, you may consider a matrimonial agency after doing your due diligence. You must be able to access their respectability and safety. Lastly, Muslim matrimonial sites on the internet may be the most effective way for a Single Muslim to find a Muslim match.

Muslim principles must be clearly evident and not just ‘window dressing.’ Read their privacy statements and their code of conduct. Look carefully at the depth and breadth of their offerings and proceed cautiously before registering. While you may meet publicly with a potential partner you have met online without the woman’s Wali being present, this is not a safe idea. Let us conclude with the same emphasis we made at the beginning: make du’a to receive Allah’s guidance. Your Muslim online dating experience will be safer, more effective and successful.

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