Young generations of Muslims in Islam have no doubt experienced the very strict rules and regulations that they must adhere to when going through the process of finding a mate. In many cases, dating is outright forbidden as most of the world views the term. Even so, there are ways for Muslims to date and still adhere to their laws.
Islamic rules for Muslims are in existence because they help strengthen the marriage that results from such marriages. The whole concept of the matter is to find a match based on the compatibility of two people, instead of a match that depends on any romantic feelings that can often blind one's sense of judgment in the process of finding a proper mate.
In the world of modern Muslims, however, dating is starting to become more and more acceptable. American Muslims are far more likely to engage in unlawful dating than Islamic Muslims, although modern Muslims everywhere are starting to become somewhat more lenient overall. Yet, there are lawful ways for Muslims to date.
Some Muslims escape the specifics of Muslim dating norms by simply practicing Muslim traditions on holidays while still adhering to other laws that Muslims commonly follow. While this is unlawful, it has statistically become more prominent among American Muslims who have become less strict on their heritage and beliefs.
Halal dating is the light at the end of the tunnel for Muslims looking to date yet still remain obedient to Muslim law. Halal dating allows Muslims to meet based on introductions between friends and family members. Those involved will be able to get to know each other better via Internet services and phone calls.
In some cases, Halal dating will even mean that Muslims can go out on real dates. However, strict Muslim practice often demands that the dates be chaperoned or otherwise accompanied by escorts. This helps protect youth from violating any Muslim laws that are in effect, as youth often have an impaired sense of judgment.
Because of the upbringing of this new form of dating, there have been a large number of social networking websites available for Muslims in particular. These dating websites allow Muslims to connect much as previously described, and the best part is that it is permissive by Islam. Although for strict Muslims, this form of dating may not be allowed and should not be practiced without the consent of one's parents- so as to not start any arguments or violate any laws parents may have set in stone.
In the end, there are many rules and regulations to consider when a Muslim wishes to find a mate. In particular, a mate will often take long periods of time in order to finalize any marriage contracts. But while this holds true for strict Muslim families, others that are more lenient will indeed welcome acts such as Internet dating, in which case Muslim youth can enjoy the wonderful advances in technology that enable hybrid forms of dating.
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