The Muslim marriage app for London.
More than a million Muslims call London home — from Tower Hamlets and Newham to Harrow, Croydon and everywhere in between. Zawaj helps London Muslims who are serious about nikah find each other, without the guesswork of ordinary dating apps.
A huge community — and somehow still hard to meet the right person.
The 2021 Census counted roughly 1.3 million Muslims in London, about one in seven Londoners. Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Somali, Arab, Turkish, Nigerian, Afghan and convert Muslims all live side by side, often a few Tube stops apart. On paper, finding a spouse should be easy.
In practice, London life gets in the way: long commutes, demanding jobs, and social circles that rarely cross from one borough or background to the next. Mosque events and family introductions still matter, but they tend to reach the same few people. Zawaj widens that circle to Muslims across the city who want the same thing you do — marriage.
Built for how London Muslims actually search.
Search across all of London
Filter by distance, so you can look close to home in East London or open your search to the whole M25 — and beyond if you’re willing to relocate.
Every background, one app
Filter by practice, sect and heritage, or leave it wide open. London’s diversity is a strength when you can search it with intention.
Verified, serious members
Profile verification and proposals instead of swiping keep out people who are just browsing. Read more on safety and privacy.
Nikah and civil marriage in England.
A nikah on its own is generally not a legally recognised marriage in England and Wales unless it takes place at a registered building with an authorised person present. Many London couples have a civil registration as well as their nikah so that both spouses are protected in law — it is worth discussing early.
London has many well-known mosques and Islamic centres that conduct nikahs, including the East London Mosque in Whitechapel and the London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park. Ask the imam about registration when you book.
Common questions from London.
Is Zawaj available in London?
Yes. Zawaj is free to download on iOS and Android anywhere in London and the rest of the UK, and you can search for matches close to you or further afield.
Can I search only for Muslims in London?
Yes. Use the distance and location filters to focus on London, or widen your search to the rest of the UK and abroad.
Is a nikah legally valid in London?
A nikah alone is usually not legally recognised in England and Wales unless performed at a registered venue with an authorised person. Many couples also register a civil marriage so both spouses have legal protection.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Many members bring in a wali or parent once a conversation is going somewhere. See our guide on involving your wali.
More for your search.
Also in the UK: Birmingham and Manchester. For women in London, see our page for Muslim women in the UK, and read questions to ask before nikah.
Meet London Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in London and worldwide, searching for marriage.
