Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most.
Is Somali Marriage the best Somali marriage app for guurdoon?
Somali Marriage is for guurdoon — Somalis looking for nikah, not a Muslim dating feed. Family is in the loop. We are not Sahan’s lifestyle store. If you want Somali-to-Somali nikah, this is the door. Zawji is the broader English nikah platform; this site is the Somali one.
What is Somali Marriage?
Somali Marriage is a private halal matrimony platform for Somalis worldwide. We help serious Somali Muslims find a partner for nikah (Islamic marriage). Every profile passes an automated safety check and goes live automatically, usually within 2 minutes; members are never shown publicly, conversations are private between the two people, and the wali flow is built in.
Is Somali Marriage free?
Joining, browsing and sending interest are free. Chatting opens with Premium — either of you can pay, same price for sisters and brothers. 5 interests a month until 1 friend writes about-me. 3 friends → an extra free chat. 5 → a month of Premium. We never email the person you invite. No hidden fees.
Is there a Somali marriage app or website?
Yes, several. The Somali-only options include Sahan (iOS and Android app), MyCalaf (Android app), Alaf Guur (website and iOS app), Somali Guur (website) and Somali Marriage (website you can install on your phone). Muzz is larger but serves all Muslims. We compare them honestly, with sources, at somalimarriage.com/guides/best-somali-marriage-apps.
Is Somali Marriage only for Somalis?
Somali Marriage is built for Somalis, and that is who we serve first. Any practising Muslim seeking marriage in a halal way is welcome, but the community, culture and tone of the platform are centred on Somalis — in the diaspora and in the Horn.
Which countries can join?
Anyone can join. Somali Marriage is for Somalis wherever they live — Minneapolis, London, Stockholm, Nairobi, Mogadishu, Dubai, and everywhere in between. English is the language of the platform.
Is the chat private?
Yes. When two members have mutual interest, a private one-to-one conversation opens between them, private between the two people. For everyone's safety, an automated filter screens every message for phone numbers and off-platform contact details before it is delivered — this is how we protect sisters from number-fishing. We do not otherwise read your messages; they are stored only to deliver them and keep your history.
How is Somali Marriage different from other Muslim apps?
Most Muslim apps are built like ordinary dating apps with an Islamic surface. Somali Marriage is different: no open profile photos, members are never shown publicly, and every profile passes an automated safety check before it goes live. Conversations are private between the two people, and the wali flow is built in. It is not casual dating — it is a serious search for marriage guided by the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is a wali and why does it matter?
A wali (guardian) is a male relative who represents the woman in the marriage process, following Islamic tradition. Somali Marriage is wali-friendly: the wali flow is built into the platform, but it is member-initiated. A sister chooses when to involve her wali, and we encourage involving family and the wali as a conversation grows serious.
How does registration work?
You create a profile with information about your background, your deen and your preferences. Your profile then passes an automated safety check before it goes live automatically, usually within 2 minutes. Once live, you can browse profiles and express interest in other members.
Do I need to upload a photo?
No. Somali Marriage does not require profile photos. You are judged on your deen, your values and your goals — not on your looks.
Can I use Somali Marriage as a revert (convert)?
Yes. Somali Marriage welcomes all Muslims, including reverts. Many members are open to marrying a convert, and you are judged on your deen and intention.
Can I use Somali Marriage if I am divorced?
Yes. Somali Marriage carries no stigma around divorce. Members at every stage of life — including those seeking a new partner after a previous marriage — are welcome.
How do I pray istikhara for marriage?
Istikhara is a prayer in which you ask Allah for guidance before an important decision, including marriage. Our guide on finding a Somali spouse abroad covers when and how to pray istikhara during your search.
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