In this episode, we are joined by Brother Farook. Farook runs his own social media pages: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube - @disqualified_dads. These pages raise awareness of the plight of non-resident parents.

Brother Farook shares his personal journey through divorce, the challenges of being a non-resident parent, and the struggles within the family court system. He discusses the emotional impact of divorce, the importance of self-improvement, and the realities of navigating the modern Muslim marriage market. Farook emphasises the need for open communication and understanding in relationships, while also addressing societal expectations and the stigma surrounding divorce. Farook also discusses the subject of polygamy. He concludes with insights on personal growth and the qualities he seeks in a future partner.

Farook also completes a marriage profile at the end. So if you fit his criteria and he fits yours, then do get in touch!

00:00 Introduction

01:47 Farook's Divorce Story

06:47 Impact of Divorce

09:59 Relationship with children

15:07 Bouncing Back from Divorce

19:24 Farook's Social Media Pages, Coaching and Martial Arts

24:56 Marriage Search Post Divorce

26:02 Farook's challenges in his marriage search

33:01 Is a man's worth defined by his wealth?

36:18 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

38:14 Polygamy

40:16 Delaying disclosure of the fact that one is divorced

44:56 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

46:12 Green Flags v Red Flags

46:51 Solutions to the difficulty of the marriage search

48:44 Game: Red Light / Green Light

50:01 Rapid Fire Round

52:02 Marriage Profile

53:23 Farewell

In this episode, we are joined by Alina – a 26-year-old sister who is Single Never Married.

Alina shares her experiences and challenges in her search for marriage as a British Muslim. She discusses the difficulties of finding a suitable partner, the connection between mental health and the marriage search, and the role of family in the marriage search. Alina also addresses the stigma surrounding divorce, the unrealistic expectations set by social media, and the influence of apps on the marriage search landscape. Throughout the discussion, she emphasises the importance of self-awareness, communication, and positivity in the journey towards finding a life partner.

Alina also attended our Marriage Event in July 2025. She discusses her experience of this event. Alina was one of the most popular sisters at this event!

Alina also completes a marriage profile at the end of this episode – so if you fit her criteria and she fits yours then follow the instructions and who knows you may just end up getting married!

00:00 Introduction to Sister Alina

02:22 Alina's Marriage Search Experiences

07:08 Alina's Marriage Event Experience

10:08 Why are British Muslims finding it hard to get married

11:47 The Connection Between Mental Health and the Marriage Search

13:29 How important is Fincancial Stability in a man?

14:21 Alina's Mahr Requirement

15:23 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

17:04 The Role of Apps in the Marriage Search

18:56 Marriage: An Option or a Priority?

19:33 Polygamy

22:03 The Marriage Search Crisis: Self inflicted?

25:23 Family Involvement in the Marriage Search

27:15 Delaying telling potentials that you are divorced

28:45 Is fear a valid reason to marry?

30:00 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

30:53 Green Flags v Red Flags

31:31 Potential Solutions to the Marriage Search

32:38 Game: Red Light / Green Light

33:53 Rapid Fire Round

35:24 Alina's Marriage Profile

In this episode, we are joined by Sister Tareena. Tareena runs a social media page on Tiktok with the handle: @thatgirl.tamtam. Tareena’s page is about healing people giving them hope. Tareena offers one to one advice for sisters who want to discuss their problems. If any sister wants to contact her you can email her: info.work2021@yahoo.com

Tareena shares her personal journey through divorce, the challenges she faced, and her insights on the marriage search as a divorcee. She discusses the emotional impact of her divorce, the importance of self-discovery, and the societal expectations surrounding marriage. Tareena emphasises the need for realistic expectations in relationships, the role of parental involvement, and the stigma attached to being divorced. She also offers advice on overcoming heartbreak and the significance of trusting in Allah's plan.

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Tareena's divorce story

04:28 The Impact of Divorce

06:38 Mistakes and Regrets in Marriage

10:01 Bouncing Back from Divorce

11:16 Marriage Search as a Divorcee

17:24 Why are British Muslims finding it difficult to get married?

19:14 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

20:09 The Role of Marriage Apps

21:55 Do British Muslims actually want marriage?

23:31 Self-Inflicted Marriage Search Crisis

24:34 Family Involvement: Advice v Control

27:30 Emotional Intimacy without Commitment

29:22 How does one get over heart break?

33:20 Delaying telling a potential that you are divorced

38:25 Fear based Marriages

40:20 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

42:30 Green Flags v Red Flags

42:41 Solutions

43:52 Once an Abuser always an Abuser?

44:52 What Tareena does and how to contact her

45:52 Game: Red Light / Green Light

47:25 Rapid Fire Round

48:40 Marriage Profile

49:47 Final Thoughts

In this episode, Sister Asiya shares her personal journey through marriage and divorce, discussing the challenges she faced, the decision to leave her marriage, and the impact of her experiences on her personal growth. She reflects on the expectations and standards in relationships, the stigma surrounding divorce, and the complexities of seeking a new partner as a single mother. The conversation also touches on the role of family in marriage decisions, the influence of marriage apps, and the broader marriage crisis within the Muslim community.

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Asiya's Divorce Story

06:19 Taking the Khula route

07:52 Experience of the Khula Process

09:45 Impact of Divorce

11:14 Mistakes made in the marriage

13:04 Bouncing back from divorce

15:38 Being a Single Mother and looking for marriage

18:37 General Questions

25:41 Family Involvement in Marriage Decisions

29:27 Stigma of Divorce in the Muslim Community

31:51 The Role of Fear in Marriage Decisions

33:01 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

34:31 Red flags v Green Flags

35:03 Solutions

35:55 Game: Red Light / Green Light

35:59 Fun and Games: Red Light, Green Light

37:21 Rapid Fire Round

39:01 Farewell

In this episode we are joined by Radiya – a social media influencer. Radiya’s TikTok handle is @p.s.wegotthis

Radiya shares her personal journey through divorce, discussing the emotional impact it had on her mental health and the lessons learned. Radiya describes divorce as a shattering experience and for six months, she struggled to cope, questioning the path she had followed and the societal expectations that had shaped her decisions. This introspection opened her eyes to the importance of self-awareness and understanding one’s motivations, leading her to encourage others to reflect on their own lives.

The conversation explores the challenges faced by British Muslims in the marriage market, including cultural pressures, the stigma surrounding divorce, and the role of marriage apps. Radiya emphasises the importance of emotional maturity, understanding one's own needs, and the significance of green flags in relationships. The discussion also touches on the influence of family in marriage decisions and the need to redefine success beyond marital status.

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Radiya's Divorce Story

04:21 Impact of Divorce

05:53 Mistakes in the marriage

06:42 Bouncing back from divorce

07:25 Why are British Muslims finding it hard to get married

09:41 Older generation v new generation

11:50 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

13:38 Paradox of Choice

15:35 Green Flags v Red Flags

17:55 Has marriage become an option rather than a priority?

21:54 Apps: Improved or damaged the marriage search?

25:03 Family involvement: Advice or Control?

28:05 Fear based marriages

31:22 "I was good enough to talk to but not good enough to marry"

33:17 The Stigma of divorce

36:06 Society Perception: Divorced Men v Divorced Women

37:56 When to reveal to a potential you are divorced

40:12 Solutions to the marriage search

46:22 Game: Red Light / Green Light

47:45 Rapid Fire Round

48:54 Farewell

In this episode, Imran shares his personal journey through divorce, discussing the prevalent issues within the Muslim community regarding marriage and divorce. He reflects on the causes of his divorce, the challenges of co-parenting, and the impact of divorce on personal identity. Imran emphasises the importance of community support, compassion, and empathy in navigating relationships post-divorce. He also addresses the stigma surrounding divorced individuals and the marriage crisis faced by British Muslims, advocating for the creation of safe spaces for singles to meet and connect.

Also Imran launched his own podcast to share experiences and support others going through divorce. Imran’s podcast is called ‘The Divorced Muslim Dad Podcast’.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Imran's Divorce Story

15:12 Impact of Divorce

21:26 Bouncing Back from Divorce

28:56 Why are British Muslims finding it difficult to get married?

41:04 Delaying telling a potential that you are divorced

43:33 Society Perception: Divorced Men v Divorced Women

46:37 Game: Red Light / Green Light

47:22 Rapid Fire Round

49:53 Marriage Profile

52:01 Final Thoughts

In this episode, Sister Hasinah shares her personal journey through divorce, motherhood, and the challenges of co-parenting. She reflects on the impact of her divorce on her mental health and the lessons learned about relationships and expectations in marriage. Hasinah discusses the stigma surrounding divorce in the Muslim community and emphasises the importance of honesty and self-awareness in the marriage search. She also addresses the challenges of co-parenting and the need for strong family dynamics, while offering insights into the current marriage crisis faced by many British Muslims.

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Hasinah's divorce story

14:32 Impact of Divorce

16:44 Bouncing back from Divorce

21:42 Hasinah's marriage search

23:42 Hasinah shares an experience in her marriage search

25:14 Co-Parenting

30:38 General Questions

48:03 Did the trauma from the divorce cause Autism?

55:28 Game: Red Light / Green Light

56:30 Rapid Fire Round

57:27 Conclusion and Reflections

We continue our podcast into Season 3.

Season 3 is all about dealing with modern complexities of the marriage search.

This trailer gives a snippet of each guest on Season 3.

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All episodes will be released over the next month or so.

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