An Islamic marriage app for Nigeria.
From Kano and Sokoto to Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Ilorin, Nigeria is home to one of the largest Muslim communities in the world. Zawaj helps Nigerian Muslims find a spouse for nikah — not casual dating — with the family involved.
Where families are at the heart of marriage.
Nigeria’s Muslims include Hausa and Fulani communities across the North — Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto and beyond — Yoruba Muslims in Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin, and Muslims of many other backgrounds in Abuja and every major city. Across all of them, marriage is a family affair: parents, elders and the wali play a central role from the first introduction to the nikah.
Zawaj respects that. It is not a dating site: it is a marriage app where you can meet people from other cities and backgrounds who share your values, then bring your family in exactly the way you would offline.
A marriage app, not a dating site.
Proposals, not swiping
You send or receive a proposal instead of a like, so intentions are clear from the first message. Involve your wali or family whenever you are ready.
Search your way
Filter by practice, sect, background and location — in Lagos, Abuja or the North — and see who is open to relocating.
Verified and safe
Verification and reporting tools help keep out fake profiles. Never send money to anyone you meet online — read how to spot fake profiles.
Are Muslim dating apps haram?
It is one of the most common questions. Many scholars say that using an app to find a spouse is permissible when the intention is marriage, conversations stay respectful and purposeful, you avoid being alone together, and the family or wali is involved. Casual dating is something else. That is why Zawaj is built around proposals and family involvement, not swiping. Read more in are Muslim dating apps haram?
Nikah in Nigeria: mahr, bride price and registration.
Mahr and bride price. In Islam, the mahr (sadaq) is an obligatory gift from the groom to the bride, and it belongs to her alone — not to her family. Cultural bride price customs and gifts to the family are separate from the mahr, so it helps to agree clearly which is which. Our guide to what mahr is explains more.
The nikah ceremony. A nikah in Nigeria often takes place at the mosque or the bride’s family home, with the wali, witnesses and the mahr agreed, followed by family celebrations. Read what nikah requires.
Legal recognition. Marriages under Islamic law are generally recognised in Nigeria as Islamic or customary marriages, separately from statutory marriages under the Marriage Act. How the marriage is certified or registered can vary by state, so check with your imam, the local registry or a lawyer before the day.
Muslim marriage in Nigeria: common questions.
What is the best Islamic dating app in Nigeria?
If you are looking for marriage rather than casual dating, choose an app built for nikah — with verification, filters for practice and background, and room for your wali or family. Zawaj is built for that, and it is free to join on iOS and Android in Nigeria.
Are Muslim dating apps haram?
Many scholars say using an app to find a spouse is permissible when the intention is marriage, conversations stay respectful and purposeful, and the family or wali is involved. Casual dating is a different matter. Read more in are Muslim dating apps haram?
Is Islamic bride price the same as mahr?
Not exactly. The mahr (sadaq) is an obligatory gift from the groom to the bride, and it belongs to her alone. Cultural bride price customs and gifts to the family are separate. Read our guide to what mahr is.
Is an Islamic marriage legally recognised in Nigeria?
Generally, yes: marriages under Islamic law are recognised as Islamic or customary marriages, separately from statutory marriages under the Marriage Act. The details and any certificate or registration requirements vary by state, so check with your imam, the local registry or a lawyer.
Can I meet Muslim singles in Lagos or Abuja?
Yes. Search in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Ibadan, Ilorin or anywhere in Nigeria, or widen your search abroad if you are open to relocating.
Meet Nigerian Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Lagos, Abuja, Kano and beyond.
