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Moving on after a breakup
If you are a divorced or have recently come out of a broken relationship, I completely understand how you feel. Getting over someone that was once the most important person for you isn’t easy, especially if you are a South Asian Muslim (in London...
Single, Muslim and Ready to Marry? – Personal Match UK
If you’re single, Muslim and ready to marry, there’s two things to think about. Firstly, your search should have no stops and restarts, neither should you encounter any road blocks that prevent you from continuing your search. Secondly, the...
Do you have a lot of expectations when looking for a marriage partner?
Let me ask you… What are we actually expecting to find when we meet a potential marriage partner? Also, how can one chat over coffee tell you anything about the person you’re speaking with? Every day I work with single Muslim professionals who are...
Talk about it.. Don’t hide behind it
Everybody needs some kind words, an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on at some point in their life. There is no shame or denying it! Whether it’s relationship issues, marital problems, money woes, work stress, peer pressure or family problems...
The Benefits Of Coaching & Seeking Support – Personal Match UK
We all know the world is now changing at rapid speed - And with this change, businesses and consumers are also demanding new, innovative and a personalised approach to meet their needs. I’ve been in the business and coaching scene for a number of...
Am I Muslim enough? | Ramadan Collective
Asalaam'Alaikum! Today, we're discussing the importance of addressing religious views from early on. When looking for a spouse, despite having a preference to what you think you'd like in a partner, it's always important to remember where you stand...
What age is the right age?
Asalaam'Alaikum! This week, and for the next five days leading up to the 27th night, we will be exploring six themes behind the factors that affect choosing a spouse that's right for you. Today, we're looking at age - something that plays a massive...
Choosing a spouse | Ramadan Collective
Asalaam’Alaikum! Last week, we discussed what marriage may and can mean to you. This week, we’re discussing the process of choosing a spouse. It’s importantly firstly, to remember that you too, are someone looking to get married. How will you be...
What Does Marriage Mean to You?
Asalaam'Alaikum! Today, we're discussing what marriage means to different people, and hopefully working out what it means to you. Marriage holds high value in most people's lives and is Islamically half of our deen (faith). People marry for...
7 Duas for Marriage | Ramadan Collective
Asalaam'Alaikum! Welcome to the first post for our Ramadan Collective 2018. Today, I will be sharing 7 duas for you to read during Ramadan, or anytime for that matter, for the sake of marriage. First and foremost, it is important to see the good in...
Marriage for the Sake of Allah
Asalaam'Alaikum! Welcome to the first of our new weekly series. Every week, Personal Match UK will answer our frequently asked questions about marriage and (hopefully) provide a sense of guidance for those who seek it. This week, we're discussing...
20 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
Marriage: A word that brings a mixture of hope, fears and dreams into everyone’s minds. A lot of people think about finding the right spouse and living the “happily ever after” life, not many people think about the importance of asking some crucial...
“That Don’t Impress Me Much…”
Don’t Be ‘Try-Hard’ When Meeting Someone New! We have all experienced that thrill of meeting someone new, someone cool, then felt the panic that they won’t think we are as cool as them. Under these circumstances it is easy to want to embellish or...
Don’t Get Nervous!
Every matchmaker knows that getting ready to meet someone new can be incredibly thrilling and exciting – but it can also be overwhelming. With the excitement comes feelings of terror as you begin to think about every possible scenario that could...
7 Tips To Pull Yourself Out Of A Dating Slump
Feeling frustrated with your options for prospective partners? Tried online dating, speed dating & getting fixed up by friends to no avail? Starting to think that you are doomed to be alone? Fear not, you are merely suffering from dating...
3 Essential First Date Questions To Ask Yourself!
In this age of increasing commitments and packed schedules it is difficult enough to find time to meet someone, let alone get out on that all important first date. This often leads to us to put an immense amount of pressure on the situation, trying...
Swipe No More
Why hiring a matchmaker will transform your dating life! In this age of the internet and apps, when we are more comfortable messaging each other than having an actual conversation, it is easy to get disillusioned with dating. Most single (and some...