In Muslim countries finding a marriage partner for adult children is usually regarded as the duty of parents or family who are seen as 'wise and know what is best for their children'. Usually the elderly female members of a family act as brokers for potential couples and are seen as elders with a 'vision' of a lasting marriage. This traditional system does not work well for young Muslim males and females living in Britain, Europe, U.S.A. and Canada mainly because the Muslim families live too far apart and also because the young Muslims are under the influence of 'Western styles' of choosing a partner. Despite the 'freedom' in the West, finding a reliable marriage partner conforming to some Islamic norms is a nightmare for most individuals and their families. None of the methods have worked particularly well.
Divorce rate is steadily on the increase.
More such web-sites are now accessible. One of the most important question that immediately arises is whether these services will be provided by genuine providers who truly conform to Islamic principles and whether the users will also conform to such principles when placing an Ad, replying to an Ad and eventually when meeting the person in person. Professor Siddiqui, a Communications professor at the University of Pennsylvania and an Islamic scholar in U.S.A., argues that monitoring such a service is essential if it is to function within the Islamic moral framework. Some hold the opinion that it will, while others believe that this is the only way forward particularly in the west. Some effort will also be made to examine areas in which some re-thinking is required by Muslim scholars and Muslims living in the West.