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Dating Norms For Islamic Muslims |
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Written by Chris Channing
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
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Muslims in Islamic countries are very strict on the relationships that younger generations have with one another. Essentially- dating in the western sense if forbidden. But there are a few alternatives to the strict Muslim practices that have given youth the ability to network socially without breaking any Muslim rules or laws.
by ChrisChanning
Muslims in Islamic countries are very strict on the relationships that younger generations have with one another. Essentially- dating in the western sense if forbidden. But there are a few alternatives to the strict Muslim practices that have given youth the ability to network socially without breaking any Muslim rules or laws.
Marriage is commonly characterized with the term "love" in most civilizations. In Islam, the term "compatibility" is much more common. Muslims will find a mate based on their compatibility, as their parents will do the searching for them. This means that romance will not blind the decision of the youth in question, and instead a logical decision will be made as to who they shall marry.
While there are still lawful ways for Muslims to date, trends show that leniency towards the act of dating is increasing. This is most true with Muslim Americans, who will on average be more lenient to dating that Islamic Muslims. Nevertheless, modern Muslims are starting to reinvent the way Muslims find their mates.
Still other Muslims will commonly practice Muslim traditions on holidays, while still obeying other Muslim laws that do not pertain to dating. This is considered unlawful, however, but it is becoming more common in American Muslims who have already been proven to be more lenient to western civilization.
The most popular form of dating that has become available to the Muslim communities is Halal dating. Halal dating is a form of dating that involves an introduction between friends or family members. The two parties involved will make phone calls or conduct Internet conversations to get to know each other better on a one to one level.
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.
Many Muslims have been resorting to the Internet for a way of dating online. Online social networking services can not cater to the needs of Muslims, while still remaining lawful in the process. For some Muslims, however, even this is not allowed as some strict Muslims will stick to the time-tested process of having parents choose the mate of the youth in question.
In general, online dating has become a very big success for Muslims who still want to date on their own terms, but do not want to violate the Muslim code of laws. In that case, special Internet networking websites will conform to Muslim law in order to network Muslim youth together in hopes to find friends and mates in a commonplace. As time goes on, we can only watch as technology helps bring Muslims all over the world together in a common meeting place.
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