A Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses. From modern to traditional pathways, many navigate combining the quest for love and marriage with their beliefs, levels of devoutness and diverse lifestyles. That’s on top of a range of cultural influences. Many feel that, for Muslims seeking Muslims, they face unique but also universal challenges. With not as many fish in the sea, some people opt to try long-distance relationships, matchmakers, or dating apps.
