A Muslim marriage app for Turkey.
Zawaj helps Muslims in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and across Turkey, as well as Turks and others abroad, find a spouse for nikah with the family involved. The app’s interface is in English.
A modern country with strong family traditions.
Turkey has a long tradition of family-led introductions, including the custom of the groom’s family visiting the bride’s family to ask for her hand. Many people today want something that respects those customs while giving them more say in who they meet.
Zawaj is a marriage app, not a dating app: written proposals, family involvement when you choose it, and calls only after a proposal is accepted. There is also a Türkçe sayfa for Turkish readers.
A marriage app, not a dating site.
Proposals, not swiping
You send or receive a written 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 Istanbul, Ankara or anywhere in Turkey, and see who is open to relocating abroad.
Verified and safe
Verification, photo blur and reporting tools help keep your search private and out fake profiles. Read how to spot fake profiles.
Civil marriage and nikah in Turkey.
In Turkey, a legally valid marriage is a civil marriage registered at the local marriage office. A religious ceremony on its own has no legal effect, so couples complete the civil marriage first and many then hold a religious ceremony as well.
Foreigners who wish to marry in Turkey need specific documents, which differ by nationality. Check with the local marriage office or your embassy. Read more about whether a nikah is legally recognised in different countries.
Muslim marriage in Turkey: common questions.
What is the best Muslim marriage app in Turkey?
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 Turkey.
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 a religious marriage legal in Turkey?
Not on its own. The legally valid marriage is the civil marriage registered at the marriage office. A religious ceremony has no legal effect by itself.
Can foreigners marry in Turkey?
Yes, with the right documents, which differ by nationality. Check with the local marriage office or your embassy.
Is Zawaj available in Turkish?
The app’s interface is in English. This site has a page in Turkish for readers who prefer it.
Meet Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free: iOS and Android.
