How To Know If A Muslim Matchmaking Site Will Work For You

By Larry Hayes


The traditional Muslim lived with parents and community and thus did not have a problem finding a spouse. With the assistance of parents, a good man or woman would be found and marriage arranged. Today, people living far from dominant Muslim communities and those looking for more choices have a huge challenge to surmount. This challenge has been lightened with the advent of Muslim matchmaking sites. The challenge is establishing the genuine ones and avoiding damaging mistakes while searching for a partner there.

The credibility of a site can indicate to you whether you will get a quality partner or not. To test the integrity of a site, try the free features provided. They will give you an idea of what to expect in terms of security and privacy. If the two are compromised during trial, do not proceed with the site. It will get worse once you subscribe to their services.

Each site has a profile and requires subscribers or members to update theirs. By scanning these profiles, you can establish whether a website is genuine. If there is inappropriate content or the profiles are compromised, you should consider looking elsewhere. Any compromise will jeopardize your character and intentions.

The details given by potential partners on the site should be compared to those of social media and any other platform where personal information can be obtained. This also includes descriptions and images. Any discrepancies are an indicator of trouble. The site has a responsibility to conduct background checks on people it recruits. This will protect you from fraudsters.

To be productive in the use of matrimonial sites, it is advisable to set up a different email. Some may spam your inbox with unnecessary promotional materials that will get you irked. The email also helps you separate your social life and that of official business. It is especially important when you are using company emails and communications channels to avoid being flagged off or your emails being screened unnecessarily.

Remember that you are dealing with strangers whose trustworthiness is unknown. This calls for caution whenever you need to reveal personal information. Begin by conducting an intense background check on the person. Keep details about your finances, address, and location, among others private until you are sure that the person is genuine. Even then only reveal the details that would not compromise your money, be used for hacking or to con your acquaintances.

Fake profiles are the order of the day at matrimonial sites. These profiles exist with the aim of hacking and defrauding unsuspecting members. Remember that you do not know where that person lives or whether he is real. Inquire as much as possible and verify all information provided. Personal details must remain a secret to protect your character and integrity.

When it is time to meet your potential partner, play safe by involving friends and relatives. The meeting should be held at a public place where you are protected from harm. The idea is to forestall ulterior motives. Never send or chat inappropriately on videos or even share indecent photos that can be used to blackmail you.




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