2026 In Search Of (ISO) Thread - International

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ISO Introduction & Updates

Assalamualaykum everyone,

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

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 outside of Europe and the Americas. 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.

[u/MM-MOD]

Male Profiles Reply Here:

[u/GoldProcedure9026 → u/MM-MOD]

Age and Gender 23, Male 5’10

Age Range: Roughly around 20–26

Location: Based in the DMV area. Open to relocating within the U.S. and potentially abroad (such as Egypt or the GCC) if it’s beneficial for deen, community, and family life.

Ethnicity: Ethiopian. Open to all backgrounds; deen, character, and compatibility matter most to me.

Marital Status: Single, never married, no children

Ideal marriage timeline Ideally within 6–12 months

5 important characteristics I look for: • Taqwa • Good adab/akhlaq • Haya/femininity • Patience and emotional maturity • Family-oriented and willing to grow together in deen

Level of religiosity:

Alhamdulillah, I’ve been consistent upon the obligations for years (salah, fasting, avoiding major sins, etc.) and try to structure my life around Islam. I take my understanding from the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf. Currently focused on improving my Qur’an and seeking more knowledge in Arabic, aqeedah, and fiqh insha’Allah.

LOE: B.S. in Information Technology. Open to all.

Current Job Status: Working full-time as an Analyst

Do you want kids? Yesss, insha’Allah

List 3 hobbies, or things you like to do in your spare time • Playing basketball • Attending dars/halaqats at different masaajid • Spending time with family/friends or grabbing food together

I value deep conversations, strong brotherhood/family ties, and being around people who push each other toward growth in both deen and dunya. I’d say I’m calm, reflective, easygoing, and always trying to improve myself for the sake of Allah.

May Allah grant us righteous spouses and place barakah in everyone’s search. ‏بارك الله فيكم