Matchmaking through the Houses of Allah

Alhamdulillah, the ICP matchmaking committee finally unveils, as of July 4th, 2025, our official partnership with InPairs to help area singles find each other and find suitable Muslim bachelors from around the country. This partnership is an answer to our duas for a trustworthy app to take over our efforts after many years of trial and error with a variety of different ideas, events, and methods to link Muslim singles together for marriage.

Finally, as an imam who has — as of this writing — performed over 70 marriages here in Pittsburgh, I always ask couples how did you meet and decide to marry? The answers boil down to three:

1. Those who met through family or friends. And so I say, if you have family here, especially opposite gender siblings that can introduce you to their friends; or if you have friends who have opposite gender siblings and can learn about others, seize those opportunities.

2. Those who met through school, work, or shared activity. Ask yourself, “what is my ideal spouse doing right now? Are they at a library? the masjid? the gym? Are we in the same profession?” Go to where you think you would find them and introduce yourself.

3. Lastly, those who met through apps like Muzz Match, Salaam, Half your Deen, Single Muslim, etc. This may especially be a good option for introverts (and it is how my wife and I, both introverts, found each other!).

Bottom line: put yourself out there. Try all methods at your disposal. Make duaa for what is best. Put your trust in Allah.