Swipe Right: my experience with dating apps as a Muslim American

3 years of using dating apps, no dice, until the day I rolled a dice

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[mahaelgawly]

HAHAHAHAHA- FINALLY!

Also I love how raw and uncensored you are! So many ppl are afraid to approach this topic.

Also- 10/10 meme usage 😂😂

[SS-ghjy]

So far the best review very honest and refreshing. ❤

[anoonanoon]

YESSSS FINALLY!!! So pure, raw, down-to-earth and real as always! Love it, please keep blessing us with the chill big sister vibes forever and always ✊🏼 So excited to see more of your content!

[redareda]

It is difficult to find a good person..also it is easy to search..God bless everyone

[akmalhussainshah]

I am very dispoint because people only waste the time of other person to make fun and its all waste of time.... People looking for fun nothing else

[daliaammar]

Me too I did the same and now I'm engaged to the best man ever

[zaree]

10 seconds in and I’m already laughing 😂 so comforting to see another Muslim sister being open with the search .. congratulations xx

[dd_]

JazakAllahu khair sis! May Allah continue to reward you ❤

[khalilullah]

The dating game is the hardest game of them all.

[numera]

Been following your Instagram handle for a long time now. Just adore your pics and motivated by your achievements in the field of medicine. So excited that you started your YouTube channel. Please post more videos really looking forward.

[seacrest]

Love this video. There were good guys and bad guys. Just didn't meet the right person yet. Just gotta keep trying.

[oor]

Thank you for your valuable feedback 😊

[Justcalmdown]

Thank you so much for doing this!! I would love to watch the followup video you mentioned. Would you also be willing to speak a bit more about what exactly you were looking for in your SO? That might be more personal so I understand if you dont want to discuss that on YouTube. Also did you try any other avenues like through the “rishta aunty” network? If so how was that experience?

[energiam]

I thought I was a lost cause for using MM for nearly 3 years. For context, I've started the whole spouse searching thing on my late 20s, due to "strategic" reasons. Then again, I do frequently encounter the same people over and over again. Not sure if that's anyway a consolation. Because they wouldn't even want to be with you even if you're the last person on earth?

I can also relate to not finding the randomness of the universe for spontaneous romantic interaction with a Muslim of the opposite gender. But at least you have a fairly high amount of Muslims in the medical profession. Not the case with Physics Academia, it's a tragedy, but that's another discussion.

I don't like minder because it's too superficial. Not the sort of due who automatically swipes right without thinking on a pretty face, but that's what the app was designed for. 90% superficiality, with an added stats card, like you're some character from a fantasy RPG game. Muzmatch was a bit better in that regard, as a higher % of people tend to actually take the time to fill out a bio.

I'm a dude, our experiences will be completely different. I get perhaps 1-2 likes within 2-3 months. At the plus side, I'm extremely effective in attracting my target audience. And no one ever dared to speak to me in a rude manner, or harras me. But statistically speaking, I have a worse chance of finding someone online than winning certain lotteries. So I've given up. Can't wait to move to Singapore and find someone "organically"

[Saeroye]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

There is loads of things thats one has to consider and you put most of the key points across succintly.

It takes time and practice to learn how to definer the good guys from playboys. Been on apps for while still looking but there is no resources online. This was super insighful and helpful.

Thank you

[bettiyee]

Thank you for sharing! I have the same struggles

[ibriza]

Where's your sofa from and the dark blue thing and the jug next to you as well as that light blue circle thing?

[uystnsy]

I think as Muslim we (myself first and foremost) need to remember our sole purpose is worship Allah SWT. We really don’t have time nor the need to do anything except with that intention as we’ll be accountable to Him SWT.

May we all have the sincere intention of marriage. May Allah SWT make it easy for us all and place barakah and goodness in our lives. Ameen

[seymabayram]

I did not understand the names which apps she used and finally where she found her match, could you please write me

[fatemaali]

I really appreciate this video. Thank you!!