The Arab world being rich in diverse cultures, traditions, and beliefs, dating practices are constantly evolving in this vibrant region. Exploring the fascinating landscape of dating, love, and marriage amongst muslim Arab youth, we cannot but notice the emergence of Online dating, matchmaking, and marriage, influencing young muslims as they navigate the modern dating scene.
The growing popularity of online matchmaking and marriage platforms has facilitated connections and expanded the meeting pool. Arabs who are ready to meet and marry their soulmate have engaged in apps that cater to their cultural and religious preferences.
Matchmaking and marriage apps, such as AlKhattaba, have increased in popularity throughout the Islamic world, gaining over 5 million users and counting, with over 200,000 thousand marriage successes.
What to look out for when browsing your potential match on AlKhattaba? What are the eyebrow-raising red flags? How do you know that he/she’s the one?
🚩 Red Flag: Inappropriate messages
When you, an Arab conservative Muslim, decide to meet someone online hoping to eventually get married, take the first leap, and indulge in online dating and matchmaking, you have to be aware of the risks of the online dating world. You might receive ambiguous messages, with inappropriate content, sexual innuendo or so while browsing through your potential matches on AlKhattaba. Stay alert! For you do not want to engage with such individuals. The block and report button are always here to your rescue. AlKhattaba team is alert 24/7 and at your service. Always choose an app that roots for your safety and well-being!
✅ Green Flag: Sharing
When someone has taken enough time to fill out their “about me” section, as well as “about my partner” section in their profile on AlKhattaba, to enhance their profile and point out their preferences, you know they are serious in their matrimonial quest. When they talk about their hobbies, their future endeavors, and ask about yours, you know they are in it for real!
🚩 Red Flag: Skipping Stages
When navigating through those potential matches, you might come across some who will ask for your phone number, snap chat account, or other socials, skipping the get-to-know-you stage. This is a major red flag, for on some matrimonial applications such as AlKhattaba, the talking stage is a major deal! You are entitled to report a user who asks directly for your socials, instead of making the effort to make room to get to know you!
✅ Green Flag: Meet the Parents!
Meeting someone online, getting to know them, until eventually embracing marriage, is a process. Throughout that process, comes meeting the parents! When he asks to meet your parents, and ask for their blessing, you will know he’s the one! The flag can’t be any greener than this!
As the Arab world embraces modernity while honoring its rich cultural heritage, dating trends in 2023 reflect a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. From digital platforms to empowered women, social media influence, evolving relationship dynamics, and the importance of cultural compatibility, Arab individuals are navigating a diverse and evolving dating landscape. By understanding the do’s and don’ts of online dating, and by identifying all the red and green flags, we can start fostering meaningful connections in the pursuit of love and marriage.
