Graph-Backed Discovery
See your 2nd-degree connections and mutual friends from your local Masjid community.
REIMAGINING CONNECTION
Find Your Perfect Match with Confidence and Privacy.
Powered by the UWS Baseline Friend Graph, we bring real-world accountability to digital matchmaking. Connect through trust, not just algorithms.
Masjid Verification
Earn a verification badge through verified attendance and participation at partner Masjids.
Vouching System
Build your reputation with character endorsements from trusted members within the UWS network.
The Foundation of Respect
The Wali Module
Choose the level of family involvement that suits your journey. We support traditional values with modern flexibility.
Strict Mode
The Wali is the primary point of contact. All communication passes through them first to ensure total transparency.
Observer Mode
The Wali can view all chat history in real-time, providing a layer of accountability while you lead the conversation.
Silent CC
A subtle approach where the Wali receives email summaries of activity, perfect for those seeking independent but guided connection.
Intentionality by Design.
3 Likes Per Day Limit
We value quality over quantity. Our daily limit encourages you to consider every profile deeply.
Intentional Intro Requirement
No "hey" allowed. Every connection starts with a meaningful response to a profile prompt.
Adab in Chat
Built-in anti-ghosting protocols and respectful photo exchange rules that keep dignity at the forefront.
Take it Offline
Smart triggers suggest meeting at partner UWS cafes once compatibility is established, moving from digital to real-world.
Deen & Dunya
Comprehensive profile framework balancing spiritual goals with life ambitions and shared worldly visions.
How Nikkah.io Works
Accountability built into every layer.
Nikkah.io replaces ghosting, scammers, and mindless swiping with a system rooted in real community, Islamic adab, and the UWS Baseline Friend Graph.
The Trust Engine
Proximity over Distance.
We replace the "Distance" metric of standard apps with the Proximity metric of the UWS Baseline Friend Graph. You don't just see a profile — you see the full context of who that person is within your trusted community.
Graph-Backed Discovery
The algorithm surfaces 2nd-degree connections first — people you already share mutual friends with at your local Masjid.
Vouching System
Your 1st-degree UWS network can anonymously endorse your character. Real accountability, zero awkwardness.
Masjid Verification Badge
A verified checkmark confirms active Masjid attendance and UWS membership — eliminating fake and scammer profiles entirely.
Onboarding & Profile
The Deen & Dunya Framework.
A 10–15 minute onboarding designed to filter out the unserious. Every profile is structured across two intentional pillars so matches are based on real compatibility, not aesthetics alone.
🕌 Deen
Madhab preference
Prayer frequency
Marriage timeline
Hajj status
🌍 Dunya
Profession & education
Living situation
Willing to relocate?
Future goals
Photo Privacy Toggle: Blur photos for everyone, unblur only for direct matches, or reveal to your 2nd-degree network. You control your visibility at every step.
The Wali Integration Module
Family involvement, on your terms.
The most critical feature of Nikkah.io — designed to be completely frictionless while honouring every family's level of involvement.
Matching & Discovery
Intentional by design.
We deliberately slow the matching process down. A higher Time-to-Match is a feature, not a bug — it signals users are being serious.
3 Likes Per Day Limit
Asynchronous liking is rate-limited to 3 per day to prevent mindless swiping and encourage deliberate consideration.
The Intentional Intro
Users must send a short, mandatory prompt to initiate a match — no "hey." Every first message must demonstrate genuine interest.
Intentional Intro — Example
"Assalamu Alaykum — I noticed you also volunteer at Kinder Limbs. The work they do in Gaza is incredible. I'd love to hear what drew you to it. I'm Yusuf, based in Hoboken."
Reviewed by Wali · Observer Mode
Messaging & Adab
A chat interface with built-in etiquette.
Every interaction is governed by thoughtful guardrails that protect the dignity of both parties.
Anti-Ghosting Protocol
If a chat sits idle for 7 days, both users are prompted: "Are you still interested?" No response gracefully archives the match.
Photo Exchange Rules
Unrequested photos are blocked. Photo reveals require a mutual double opt-in — both parties must consent before images are shared.
"Take it Offline" Trigger
Once a chat reaches a meaningful message threshold, the UI suggests scheduling an in-person meeting at your local UWS-hosted café.
Screenshot Prevention
Native OS screenshot blocking on all profile photos and chat threads — the same technology used by Telegram's secret chats.
Telemetry & Success Metrics
How we know it's working.
We measure what matters — real trust, real meetings, and real marriages. Not swipe counts.
Primary Metric
Wali Activation Rate
The percentage of users who successfully link a guardian to their account. Our north star.
Secondary Metric
Offline Transitions
Matches that archive with the "We met offline" reason code — the truest measure of real-world success.
Negative Metric (Intentionally Slow)
Time-to-Match
We want this higher than Tinder. Deliberate consideration produces more meaningful connections.
The Heart of Nikkah.io
“We wanted to build more than an app. We wanted to build a digital sanctuary where finding a soulmate feels as sacred as the union itself.”
Founders of Nikkah.io
Founders, Nikkah.io
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