There is a common cultural stigma amongst many Muslim South Asians that once you are divorced, it is looked upon as a negative thing to re marry and find someone else. We do not believe in this, being divorced is part of life and is a part of life for many. Islam has given men and women many rights and neither man nor women should feel judged by others for this. Being divorced has challenges that do not go away on their own. For single Muslims there can be a lot of emotional and mental baggage following a divorce and you must actively do certain things to heal, process and move forward. You ma ..read more

The short answer is, yes, of course looks matter when you are searching for your marriage partner. However, it is all about the mindset and approach to it. Have you ever been attracted to someone and then you did not like their personality so, you then they became unattractive very quickly? Attraction is not just physical; it is mental and emotional too. Deciding to take things further or marry someone based on looks alone, can be a big risk. Similarly, if you turn someone down because there was no immediate spark, can mean you may be missing out on something great. A spark is just that, a fle ..read more

Finding a Muslim life partner can be challenging, especially if you struggle to communicate and you find that you are more of an introvert. If you find that you don’t tend to make new friends easily and you focus on the circle that you have, it can mean that you will find meeting new people for marriage a struggle. A lot of people feel anxious or nervous in an environment where they meet new people. However, when you come into such a situation, after a few minutes you become comfortable and start accepting the situation. Being a Muslim in the UK and looking for marriage can be a lonely feeling ..read more

“And it is among His signs that He has created for you wives from among yourselves, so that you may find tranquillity in them, and He has created love and kindness between you. Surely in this there are signs for a people who reflect”. (Qur’an 30:21) Modern-day living has become so much busier, and young professionals in the UK seemingly are finding it harder and harder to balance work, life and finding a partner. You may have heard the terms: Time-starved, cult of busyness or overwork culture. We feel like we’re “pressed for time,” that there’s “not enough time in the day,” and that we ar ..read more

I wanted to write this today in recognition of the many Muslim individuals who suffer in silence throughout the journey of looking for their Muslim marriage partner. This is something that effects so many people and whilst there are different aspects to this I cannot speak for the majority of people facing this daily. However, I can share my experience within my own role working with the London Muslim community. I come across individuals who have gone through a tough relationship/marriage, people who want a companion but are struggling to find a partner who understands them. Some fee ..read more

So, this is one of the many topics that I feel there isn’t enough content about in order to encourage success when Muslim individuals meet for marriage. When a couple meet for the first time, there are a lot of different factors to consider. Within this specific article we are focusing on the Energy and Chemistry of a couple that has met for the first time. It’s a known fact amongst my team that a person’s mindset can have the biggest effect on their relationship life. Finding two people who are not only mentally, emotionally and physically compatible, but they must also be at the right place ..read more

When you are a busy Muslim individual looking for marriage, it can be so challenging to meet decent people. London is an example of Muslim people living an extremely busy work and social life and they often leave marriage on the back burner, of course I cannot speak for everyone but there are many who can relate to this, my clients specifically. So, who can they turn to? Let’s look at Muslim Matchmakers and are they worth it? For busy Muslim Londoners, a Muslim Matchmaker doesn’t always come to mind straight away. When they do think of more personal avenues, the South Asian ‘Rishta Auntie’ com ..read more

If you live in London right now or any other major city in the UK you’ll, already know how difficult it can be to find your marriage partner. There is a growing difficulty for anyone looking to meet someone the halal way, but why does it have to be that way, why in a major city is there such a huge amount of the Muslim population struggling to meet the right people? Being a single Muslim and looking for a partner isn’t the easiest, but you can certainly find your life partner, you just must know where to look. When I speak to my Muslim clients, majority are from London and the surrounding area ..read more

Have you ever met someone, and things seemed to go well, however they didn’t wish to meet again (or ghosted you completely)? It can be hard to put your finger on what went wrong, but it comes down to learning what can you do in order for them to want to meet you again. There are many ways that you can attract your ideal Muslim marriage partner. I’m going to break it down to 5 simple techniques that you can use to increase your chances at success when you meet people. Let’s go through them: Don’t speak about yourself too much. This is something that is very common, many people don’t realise th ..read more

If you are a divorced or have recently come out of a broken relationship, I completely understand how you feel. Getting over someone that was once the most important person for you isn’t easy, especially if you are a South Asian Muslim (in London or anywhere else), as there is little or no support for you in these situations. When things didn’t work out as you planned it can throw you off and leave you wondering what’s next, followed by insecurities, questions and many uncertainties. It can actually affect you for a long time if left unresolved and your feelings cannot be brushed under the rug ..read more