Finding Marriage in Lockdown: The Rise of Muslim Marriage App-Based Matchmaking
The rise of Islamic-based marriage matchmaking apps during the lockdown and how online marriage matches became normalised within Muslim communities.
While everyone was housebound during the Covid lockdown, British single Muslims looking for marriage sought alternative ways to find matrimony within Islam. Muslim marriage apps and Muslim matrimonial websites became essential tools for connecting people during this challenging time. Lockdown was a lonely period for all of us. Restrictions on who you could meet and where you could go made us feel more isolated than ever. With a complete cut-off from socialising, many of us turned to online platforms like Houseparty and TikTok to fill the social interaction void, along with other already-established social apps. At the same time, Islamic matrimonial UK services and Muslim nikah sites became increasingly popular as people turned to technology for their matchmaking needs. During this period, we saw a wave of new apps hitting the online stores. Some solved workplace issues in a home setting, while others were purely for entertainment. But what tech was filling the gap in the Muslim matchmaking process?
The Tradition Transition
The Islamic marriage matching process has traditionally been very hands-on. It usually involves meeting in person and in groups to discuss suitors and marriage proposals. These meetings typically take place at someone's home but can also occur in a mosque or public setting, including matchmaking events hosted within communities across the UK. Even with the existence of Muslim matrimonial websites, many still didn’t fully trust the internet with the marriage process and preferred seeing matchmakers in person. During the Covid lockdown, all these traditional in-person practices were restricted, leaving British single Muslims looking for marriage with no alternative but to transition their search online. For the younger generation who grew up with this technology, the shift wasn’t difficult. However, for the parents, aunties, and uncles who traditionally play a role in Muslim matchmaking in the UK, it took time for them to familiarise themselves with the online process. One of the main concerns about transitioning away from tradition is how to keep the matchmaking process Halal and in line with Islamic practices. Islamic apps have been criticised for not upholding these practices, as they allow dating to take place on their platforms. However, there are tailored Muslim matrimony apps that cater specifically to these needs. For example, Vidnik prides itself on being a Muslim marriage app rooted in Islamic tradition, offering features that support these practices, allowing users to find the perfect match for marriage within a Halal framework.
The Benefits of Technology
The introduction of technology into the Islamic matrimonial matchmaking process comes with a range of benefits. The first being convenience: single Muslims looking for marriage no longer have to meet in person or attend endless matchmaking events. They can do all their searching from the comfort of their phones, using Muslim matrimony apps and Muslim nikah sites that cater to their specific needs. The second benefit is the wider pool of potential suitors. British Muslims are well-connected within their communities, so chances are you already know your options for potential partners in these groups. By using a British Muslim marriage site like Vidnik, you can explore new areas across Britain and ensure you're connecting with people who are serious about marriage and looking to find the perfect match for marriage. Third, it helps build confidence. Meeting new people in person can be anxiety-inducing, and there’s often a lot of pressure in these situations. Taking the process online can help boost your confidence and allow you to present your best self before arranging that first in- person meeting.
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