Muslim Matchmaking The Halal Dating Scene

By Frances Miller


Matchmaking and dating are both different concepts and for Muslims, the whole concept of matchmaking is a very traditional thing. There are some good Muslim matchmaking websites where you may find your perfect match but its all about looking for the right person.

Customarily, Muslim families would ask their companions or relatives on the off chance that they know some great families where they could offer their child or little girl. Indeed, even the administrations of a marital offices are enlisted at some point to make the entire procedure simple and bother free.

When you go to a matrimonial agency they will ask you all sorts of questions related to your age, height and other personal details. You will be asked about your education and employment status as well and what type of partner you desire. Based on your answers, they will find a match for you and only if you think its a suitable match, they will arrange your first meeting. This meeting is usually between the families.

You may be allowed to meet your match only if your parent's allow you and usually its done in a very controlled way. Either the meeting is arranged at the family house or even if you meet outside, another family member will be accompanying you. For some individuals things like career and education is important while others desire a partner who is a practicing Muslim.

Its a fact that in Muslim culture the whole family is somewhat involved in the matchmaking process. Its not like, you are dating someone and then introduce them to your family. In fact, its the opposite, usually the family will introduce you to a possible match. Even if you make your profile on a matchmaking website, your family will have their input to a certain extent.

Making an online profile gives you a touch of security as you're not talking about every single detail with your folks. Its sort of an exit plan from your folks attentive gazes. In any case, still there is a shame required with online marriage and many individuals trust its not a protected choice in light of the fact that there are bunches of fraudsters out there.

There are Muslims who think a bit openly and for them there are Muslim dating websites. With the websites the downside is that there are many fraudulent out there so you cannot trust someone completely. Therefore its better to be safe and opt for options like seeking help from a matrimonial agency because the matches they show you are well scrutinized so you can have your peace of mind.

Muslims don't actually get involved in the dating scene, their main aim is to discover somebody great and get hitched straightaway. Even if there are any engagements done, they are kept short and more concentration is laid on sorting out the wedding. Its ethically wrong to have an intimate relation before getting hitched because there is a considerable measure of significance given to safeguarding yourself and securing yourself for the correct individual who will be your future spouse or husband.




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