10 Relationship Truths For Muslims

Life is hard. Love is harder, especially when you're a young Muslim millennial. At Ishqr we love poking fun at our relationship struggles and creating conversation on dating/love/relationships & marriage. Ishqr is an online platform connecting Muslim millennials. check us out: www.ishqr.com

1. Do Muslims date?

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Our moms don't like the word "date" SO we just "talk." A LOT. With that one friend of the opposite gender.

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When everyone knows your "friend" is really your "boyfriend" but it ain't halal until he puts a ring on it.

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Most people find "the one" at bars but we don't drink. We try to find ours at charity fundraisers or aunties.....

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When you get set up on a blind date and bring your guy friends as your mahram (chaperone).

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Love long walks with your "best" friend...make him cross the street and walk on the other side because you don't want anyone to see you together.

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Your mom told you to never talk to someone of the opposite gender ever. BUT you're 25 and single and she asks why you're not married. Thanks mom.

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We don't update our Facebook relationship status. It's single your whole life and then BAM your crush is married. When were they even "looking?"

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Your parents are looking for someone for you from the homeland who you'll meet once and marry. Do they listen to 2chainz? The real question.

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Your parents hire a rishta aunty to find a doctor or engineer but you want the artists.

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In high school you promised yourself you'd find someone in the Muslim Student Association (MSA), but all those kids either think you're their brother/sister in faith or you have sibling-zoned them.