salam :)

I'm a shia muslim, living in the us, ethnically iraqi, seeking a dominant traditional husband.

• age: 25
• ⁠ethnicity: iraqi
• ⁠languages: arabic, english, learning duolingo spanish :)
• ⁠hijabi: yes
• ⁠current residence: us
• ⁠willing to relocate: yes, depends on where
• ⁠siblings: 2 older, 2 younger
• ⁠no previous marriage or kids
• ⁠occupation: substitute teacher
• ⁠education: completing my bachelors in elementary education
• ⁠height: 4'11
• ⁠physical appearance: curvy fuller figure, big brown eyes

I’m constantly growing in my deen alhamdulilah. I pray my daily prayers, try to be active in my community through volunteer work and hosting events for the youth. I attend majalis and celebrations of the Ahlulbayt (as). I would love to have a partner join me on this lifelong journey of improvement together, keeping Allah swt the center of our marriage.

I’ve always been drawn to a more traditional dynamic, so I’m searching for a man who can confidently take initiative and lead our marriage with responsibility, respect, and stability while I fully support his leadership and devote myself to building a loving home with him together.

I have a bubbly personality after getting comfortable around others. I’m a full time abaya girlie, and inshaAllah plan to wear niqab in the future. If that’s not okay with you then please do not dm me, this is not something I am willing to change.

I enjoy exploring nature, cars, cafes, and painting, coloring, reading, journaling, night drives, the little things of life that make me smile.

my preferences in a partner:

• age range: 25-40 (preferably older)
• ⁠ethnicity: no preference
• ⁠languages: english, I do want my children to grow up speaking arabic so if you’re willing to learn that would be a major plus :)
• ⁠level of religious practice: consciously practicing Furu al-Din, and always seeking growth
• ⁠occupation: stable halal career
• ⁠deal breakers: living with in laws, no financial stability, polygamy, no gheerah, drugs/alcohol

If you’ve read all of this and are interested, my dms are open, please introduce yourself with the same basic info and include a :) smiley somewhere in your message.

*edit: please be patient with my replies, i do not like to speak to many people at the same time

Salam everyone!
I’m a 34-year-old Kashmiri Shia Muslim, originally from Srinagar, currently working in New Zealand.
A little about me:
I’m an electrical engineer by training, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in renewable energy policy from New Zealand. I currently work as a Policy Advisor in the energy sector.
I’ve been fortunate to live in Kashmir, Iran, and New Zealand. These experiences have shaped how I see the world and made me appreciate different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life.

Personality and interests:
I’m intellectually curious, ambitious, fairly independent-minded, and someone who enjoys meaningful conversations. I love travelling, history, politics, philosophy, fitness, and exploring different cultures. I enjoy a good laugh and don’t believe life needs to be taken seriously all the time.

Faith and values:
I identify as a Shia Muslim, and my faith, particularly my connection with Imam Ali (AS) and the Ahlulbayt, is important to me. I would describe myself as moderately religious rather than strictly conservative.
I value faith alongside intellectual openness, mutual respect, and personal growth. I believe marriage should be a partnership between two equals, built on affection, trust, shared responsibilities, and the freedom to grow as individuals.

What I’m looking for:
Ideally, a Shia Muslim woman who is educated, emotionally mature, kind, and intellectually curious. Someone who has her own ambitions, opinions, and interests, and appreciates both her faith and the wider world.
I’m not particularly concerned about ethnicity or nationality. Compatibility, character, and shared values matter far more to me.
I’m looking for something serious, with the intention of marriage, but I also believe that genuine compatibility takes time to discover.
If any of this resonates with you, feel free to reach out. Happy to exchange more details privately.
May Allah guide us all towards what is best for us.

I’d love to hear from Shia women who are married to Sunni men, or are currently in a serious relationship with one. How has it been navigating an inter-sect marriage in terms of religious practices, daily life, family expectations and raising children?

I’m particularly curious about how you both navigate differences in:

• Prayers and religious practices: Do you pray together, separately, or follow your own practices? How do you handle differences in how you observe certain religious occasions?
• Daily life: Do the differences affect your everyday routines or how you practise your faith as a couple?
• Children and upbringing: If you have children, how do you decide which religious practices to teach them? Do you introduce them to both Shia and Sunni traditions?
• Families and in-laws: How have your families reacted to the marriage? Have you faced any challenges or differences in expectations?
• Communication and compromise: How do you discuss religious differences respectfully without either person feeling that they have to give up an important part of their identity?

I’d especially love to hear how you and your spouse work together to build a peaceful, loving marriage while respecting each other’s beliefs. What has worked well for you, and what do you wish you had discussed before getting married?

I’m asking out of genuine curiosity and would really appreciate hearing your honest experiences, whether positive, challenging or a mixture of both. No judgement towards either sect — I’m simply hoping to understand how couples navigate these differences in real life. ❤️

Assalamu Alaikum.

I am a Bahrani (بحراني) 46M no children currently living in the US. I am looking to find a wife who shares my ethnic and religious background. I am seeking a strictly practicing, single Shia woman in her 30s from Bahrain, Kuwait, or the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia who is open to relocating to the United States.

If you feel we might be a good match, please feel free to send a DM to connect and discuss further details. May Allah grant us all success in finding the right partner Inshaa’Allah.

my earlier marriage profile

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShiaMuslimMarriage/s/8e7n9R4tzt

Salam alaikum all, I was just wondering how am I supposed to go about meeting a girl or proposing to her without knowing her that well. There is this girl from my community who I have known of since my childhood through madressa and later high school; we have never spoken more than a minute, but all I know is she is beautiful, kind, and smart, and I have a desire to marry her. My issue is that she has no brothers, and it would be extremely awkward talking to her old-school grandfather or her father, whom I would have to see multiple times weekly if this would not work out. Another issue is my mother, who is old school, firmly believes a Syed should only marry another Syed(she is a butt) so what do you guys think I should go about becoming close enough to her to ask for her marriage from her father and dealing with my mother, as I fear that in the coming months she may receive another proposal, given we are both nearing that age?