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Assalamua alaikum Brothers and Sisters!

So, I came across a poll, which had intrigued me tremendously; it was aimed at the brothers, but it didn’t have sufficient comments from them. Only two brothers commented, and the rest were the sisters. So, your probably wondering what the question was? Well here goes: ‘Men: do you think that now adays it’s hard to find a woman?’ Out of the 11 comments; only 2 comments were from the brothers, and the rest were from the sisters. What I want to know is why did the brothers vote ‘yes’? This was the highest poll result. I know that there is somewhat a connection through friends, family, different circles of acquaintances, etc to help you find a suitable wife. I never thought it was that hard for guys to find a spouse till now. Only 44% voted yes; 27% voted no; 19% voted not sure and 10% voted don’t care much.

One of the brothers on this poll commented ‘in my point of view brothers may only find it hard caz they have high demands lol instead of just being going for a pious muslimah.’ So, brothers have high demands, huh? I was thinking earlier before reading this comment that it might be because ‘women’ have high demands and expectations of men, like, big house, being financially stable, having fancy cars, etc. However, I’m slightly surprised, but if you really look at it; men do have high demands, just as women do for men. I do to a large extent agree with him, because in my opinion men usually do look at beauty first rather than looking at piety. What are your views on this?

To further extend this question; I want to know is there any barriers that prevent one finding a spouse? This question applies to all. Any feedback to this blog will be highly appreciated. Jazakhullah khair!

Please note: this is not my poll question, it is not from me; I just found this issue interesting. Whoever made this poll I applaud you. Thanks, for giving me the inspiration for writing this blog. Sisters are welcome to contribute, as well.    

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IcePick

IcePick IcePick is offline
6 months ago

mm...im gonna have to disagree, even though i dont talk to girls on a private/personal basis, i can see many potential wives in my viewpoint. yes....i am being a bit of a stereotype, but who isnt when it comes to marriage...im just trying not to overdo it.
MoorishKing

MoorishKing MoorishKing is offline
6 months ago

yes. i believe it is hard to find a wife. the sisters having to many unrealistic and high standards. many are superficial and deal with money. these women are looking for perfect dream brothers with no flaws. im sorry ladies there are no more rusuls or messengers from Allah walking the earth. please come down a notch. if you see a brother with 3 out of 5 on your wish list then marry him instead of holding out till age 40 when you start realling lowering your standards because now you are too old. and stop looking at race and nationality. and lets get back to deen first ok sisters. the brothers problem is that they want a perfect lil model/doll and they focus on the woman's duties and not on the sisters rights. also most brothers dont seem to value marriage like they should. we have to remember we are brothers and sisters.
LuisEduardo

LuisEduardo LuisEduardo is offline
6 months ago

Assalamu 'alaikum wr wb. I don't know English and then I am using a translator for that. My opinion is that the mundane demands are larger than the din. The will, ego and desires besides the ethnic problem are some of many problems done by the own Muslims, and unhappily that this a lot above the din. That Allah facilitates the union healthy and it bids from siblings and sisters of todoo world to the end of the days insha Allah . Luis - Brasil
Emmediemme

Emmediemme Emmediemme is offline
6 months ago

Uhmmm... in my opinion men mostly looking at beauty, young and "cheap" wives, that's the problem!
karim

karim karim is offline
6 months ago

Where I'm from the biggest issue is not a persons looks,education and financial situation that poses the problem, it's the person's past and baggage that is an issue. Meaning, she might be a good muslimah but she got 8 kids with 6 different men and some of the men might be kuffar or she might have been abused so every now and then she will freak out on you, not to mention the sisters that are successful financially so when they get married they try to be the man of the house. But maybe that's the case just where I'm from. Ma-Salaaam
Traveller365

Traveller365 Traveller365 is offline
6 months ago

Assalamulakum Ok let me contribute as a male who is married and has been married twice. I have been married now for ten years and i also did marry again within that marraige to a second wife with the consent and knowledge of my first wife. This i would say gives me a fair amount of knowledge to say that i know about woman and marraige both in monogomy and polygyny. I think that the original question may be taken the wrong way and if you examine it and understand it you will come to the conclusion that not only is it difficult to find a good woman to marry but to find good people as companions. The standards are dictated by the one searching and they could consist of whatever is there criteria but most the time their criteria will be their destruction if incorrectly prioritised. The barriers are what you may make it and in Islam probability is not what puts us off doing something, Anything is possible by the will of Allah swt and that is something that the individual has to beleive in but if his imaan is weak then he will doubt that from happening and hence that being a reason for him not to go and attempt it, example the parents will not accept him without a degree. well you never know until you try how can you predict that only Allah swt knows if they will take to you. Do Istikhaara and go towards the action and Allah swt will allow it if it is good for your hereafter even if you cannt think of a way it could ever work.
alrias

alrias alrias is offline
6 months ago

It is difficult, well for me that is. I suppose it depends on who the brother is. Other brothers are lucky cause all the "hard work" is done for them. They marriages are predetermined and prearranged. I have nothing against them but a man by nature is a hunter and gatherer. These brothers who hunt can offer the best response to your questions. Allow me to offer my personal response. The barriers i face are many. First and foremost as a muslim i seek the pleasure of my parents. If i am to find a girl she has to be accepted by my folks. This is difficult especially with my mom. She is like a movie critic, examining every detail for example the girls family background, the company she keeps, her religious prowess etc. Another barrier is the environment i live in. I live in Zimbabwe which is not a Muslim country. The Muslim population is very small so if you going to go hunting you going to have to need a lot of time on your hands which as a working man is difficult to come by. So time is a barrier as well. Other barriers are socio-economic. There are problems in my country and alot of muslim girls have left to seek greener pastures. Then there is the biggest barrier of all --MYSELF-. The biggest barriers are those you build around your own mind. I kinda have a picture of my ideal spouse. She should be intelligent, have a free mind, be ambitious, have islamic knowledge, love kids and should be INDEPENDENT. The independece is a must. I wouldn't live with myself if i died knowing that my wife cant look after herself and our kids :). So any way as you can see the main problem is my mindset. If i wanted to be married i'd be married. Its hard to find Miss right when you thinking all the girls are miss all thats left. You just have to be less judgemental i guess. The Biggest barrier is yourself and to some it is the only barrier...
yamin

yamin yamin is offline
6 months ago

in my openion , the situation varies in every culture and society ,despite being muslim, I mean guys in middle east would have complete deffrant experience to those in west, considering the freedom fact received even by muslim women of the west. Its quite normal for guys in west to find and marry a girl they like , however its not so easy for guys in some of the other parts of the world, they often having to rely on their family to find and decide a suitable bride.
savi

savi savi is offline
6 months ago

yeah sister...its really hard to find a women who matches your thinking...And we guys are religious, we would stay away from meeting girls. so we very rarely interact with a girl...and in asian culture to marry a girl is like marrying his entire family...even if u get a girl, his family may not agree as they would judge a guy based on his job profile and family status... So its such an injustice towards a muslim guy who has to survive without marriage in this glamourous and dirty world....
moona

moona moona is offline
6 months ago

Well here in the US ppl are not willing to commit to a marriage they would rather live the single life.
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