Shahzad Younas - How Faith And Culture Impacts Finding Love
Sep 16, 2023
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Shahzad Younas, founder of Muzz, the world's largest Muslim dating site, discusses the differences between Muslim and Western dating, challenges faced by Muslim individuals in finding a partner, the dynamics of dating apps, and the limitations of algorithms in finding love. They also explore love in spiritual teachings, the impact of faith and culture on finding love, and the importance of kindness and honesty in online dating.
Muslim dating is focused on finding a life partner for marriage, not casual relationships.
Serious and intentional approach to dating apps increases success rate and meaningful connections.
Virtual speed dating promotes authentic conversations and connections, leading to more successful matches.
Deep dives
The Difference Between Dating in Western and Muslim Communities
Muslim dating is often focused on marriage and long-term commitment, whereas Western dating is more casual and focused on romantic relationships. Muslims view dating as a means to find a life partner, not just for casual dating.
The Importance of Intent in Muslim Dating
In Muslim dating, intent is crucial. Muslims are focused on finding a suitable partner for marriage and starting a family. Early on in the process, tough questions about important topics such as living arrangements, views on in-laws, and having children are asked, to ensure compatibility and avoid wasting time.
The Unique Features of Muslim Dating Apps
Muslim dating apps cater specifically to the needs of Muslim individuals seeking a partner. These apps ask for detailed information and provide rich profiles to help users find potential matches based on religious beliefs, profession, ethnicity, religiosity, and more. Some apps even offer a chaperone feature to ensure safety and promote good behavior.
The Impact of Muslim Dating Apps
Muslim dating apps have had a positive impact by assisting individuals in finding partners who share their values and life goals. Many success stories have emerged from these apps, with couples marrying and building families. These apps provide a platform for Muslims to navigate the complexities of modern dating while staying true to their faith and traditions.
Putting thought into finding a partner on dating apps
When it comes to using dating apps, it is essential to approach the process with seriousness and intention. Being honest in your communication and really thinking about what you are looking for can make a significant difference in your success rate. By setting clear intentions and deal breakers upfront, you avoid wasting your own time and the time of potential matches. It's important to be realistic and understand that having an extensive list of requirements can significantly limit your options. Instead, focus on a few key qualities or attributes that are truly important to you. By being serious and intentional, you can stand out from the crowd and attract more meaningful connections on dating apps.
Promoting authentic connections through virtual speed dating
The trend of virtual speed dating is gaining traction as a way to foster more authentic and genuine connections. Instead of solely relying on swiping and judging profiles, virtual speed dating allows individuals to have short phone conversations with multiple people. This format removes the emphasis on superficial appearances and allows for more meaningful conversations. Women, in particular, have found this format to be beneficial as it encourages them to give people a chance based on their personalities rather than just their looks. By focusing on creating opportunities for authentic conversations and connections, dating apps can improve the overall experience and lead to more successful matches.
My guest today is Shahzad Younas, who is the founder of Muzz, which you would absolutely know about if you are a Muslim - you would know nothing about if you are not - it is the world’s largest Muslim dating site - if dating is the right word to use. He used to be an investment banker and then realised this is not what he wanted to do with this life, and what a journey! If you know the story of how business works in the background for some of those things you end up having in your hand,...
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