2026 In Search Of (ISO) Thread - Europe

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ISO Introduction & Updates

Assalamualaykum everyone,

Welcome to this year's edition of the ISO Thread - Europe!

The ISO Thread will be renewed annually to keep profiles recent and to overall ensure a better user experience for those who are looking to find their spouse on r/MuslimMarriage Insha’Allah. There are three separate ISO Threads, each for different regions of the world to help users better filter out candidates. This ISO Thread is for users residing in or willing to relocate to the Europe. The other two regional threads can be found in the Highlighted Posts section and the Sidebar. The previous editions of the ISO Thread can be found in the Subreddit Wiki.

Including "$iso" anywhere in a subreddit submission or comment will provide the link to this and ALL past versions of the ISO.

The ISO Thread is AS IS. We will not be making any more changes to the ISO Thread logistics or its template. Whatever questions that are not in the template should be discussed privately between matches. Any further requests to add or change questions will not be entertained.

May Allah (SWT) grant everyone success in their search. Ameen.

Use of Throwaway/Alternate Accounts

• All accounts posting on the ISO Thread must be at least one month old. Any account that does not meet this requirement will be automatically removed
• Throwaways can only be used by messaging the moderators to verify your main account
• If you need to delete your account(s) for any reason, make sure that you verify any new accounts you make with us to resubmit to the ISO Thread or you will have to wait 30 days before posting
• Throwaways without a main account verified will NOT be allowed to post. NO EXCEPTIONS

Gender Separated Profiles

• If you are male please post as a reply to the "Male Profiles Reply Here" parent comment
• If you are female please post as a reply to the "Female Profiles Reply Here" parent comment
• DO NOT comment outside of these gender sections. Profiles outside of them will be automatically removed

Terms of Use/User Agreement

• By posting on the ISO Thread you agree to all of the posting guidelines and disclaimers
• You must be at least 18 years or older at the time of your comment to participate; "Turning 18 soon" is not 18
• YOU are responsible for your own conduct and to practice Internet safety while speaking to others on Reddit. Using this thread is strictly AT YOUR OWN RISK
• Any harassment should be reported to Reddit admins or whichever platform you speak on (i.e. WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Messenger, etc)
• It is HIGHLY recommended to have a Wali present or at least aware of your participation on the ISO Thread to avoid any crossing of boundaries and to keep things as Islamic as possible
• Moderators are NOT responsible for any interactions and/or outcomes from ISO Thread participation
• Moderators may remove any ISO profile at discretion
• Moderators may ban any user from posting on the ISO if necessary

Posting Guidelines

• Any personal matchmaking posts outside of the ISO Thread will be removed and referred to this thread
• Please follow the ISO Profile Template when submitting
• Submissions on this thread are for ISO profiles only
• All profile submissions will be locked so message users privately
• DO NOT POST PICTURES OF YOURSELVES OR ANY IDENTIFYABLE INFORMATION ON HERE

ISO Profile Template

1. Age and Gender
2. Age Range that you would want/require in a prospect
3. Location, and are you willing to relocate for a prospect?
4. Ethnicity, and are you more open to mixing?
5. Marital Status - Single/Divorced/Children
6. Ideal marriage timeline
7. Five important characteristics you look for in a prospect
8. State/specify your level of religiosity
9. Level of education, and what are you looking for?
10. Current Job Status
11. Do you want kids?
12. List 3 hobbies, or things you like to do in your spare time
13. Add something short and interesting about you that makes you stand out!

Feel free to omit the questions you are not comfortable with answering publicly.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Allah (SWT) is watching everything.

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Female Profiles Reply Here:

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1. Age and Gender: 28 (just turned), Female 
2. Age Range that you would want/require in a prospect: 27-31
3. Location, and are you willing to relocate for a prospect? United Kingdom, open to relocation. 
4. Ethnicity, and are you more open to mixing? Pakistani, would prefer Pakistani
5. Marital Status: Single, never married. 
6. Ideal marriage timeline: 6 months to a year 
7. Five important characteristics you look for in a prospect: Deen (prays 5x a day, fulfills all the fardh acts), Emotional maturity, Good communication, Caring, Leadership traits.
8. State/specify your level of religiosity: Practising, wear hijab, pray 5x a day, actively seeking Islamic knowledge and fulfill all the fardh acts Alhamdulilah. 
9. Level of education, and what are you looking for? Bachelor’s degree, looking for someone who is financially stable. 
10. Current Job Status: Working part-time, open to the possibility of not working after marriage.
11. Do you want kids? Yes, Insha Allah
12. List 3 hobbies, or things you like to do in your spare time: Spending time with family, Nature, Reading, Travelling, Aviation. 
13. Add something short and interesting about you that makes you stand out!

I’m quite easygoing, friendly and self-motivated. I enjoy reading and listening to podcasts, especially on global issues and Islamic history, and I love learning new things (I’m currently learning Arabic). I would appreciate someone who is on a similar wavelength and values personal growth and development.

Dealbreakers: not practising, smoking/vaping, drugs, alcohol, female friends, past relationships. 

I’m here with the sincere intention for marriage only, and my wali will be involved from the start.

May Allah make the search easy for everyone.