The Muslim marriage app for California.
Zawaj helps Muslims in California who are ready for marriage meet each other with clear intentions, with written proposals instead of swiping and your family involved when you choose.
The largest Muslim population on the west coast.
California is home to one of the largest and most varied Muslim populations in the USA, from Los Angeles and Orange County to the Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento and the Central Valley.
If you are searching across the state, Zawaj lets you filter by practice, background and distance, from a single city to the whole of California.
Built for how California Muslims actually search.
Everyone is there for nikah
No casual dating and no endless swiping. Written proposals make it clear that people are serious.
Filters that matter
Search by practice, sect, background and location, in California or across the USA, so you can find someone who shares your priorities.
Family involved, your way
Once a proposal is accepted, talk by message, voice or video call, and bring your wali in with the Chaperone/Wali feature.
A big state.
California is large, so be realistic about distance and talk early about where you would live. See Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego and Sacramento.
Marriage law in the USA is set by each state. To be legally married you generally need a marriage licence from a county or state office and a ceremony led by an authorised officiant, and many imams qualify. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the county before you set a date. Our nikah in the USA guide explains more.
Common questions from California.
Is Zawaj available in California?
Yes. Zawaj is free to join on iOS and Android in California, California and across the USA.
Is a nikah legally recognised in California?
A nikah is religiously valid when its conditions are met. For legal recognition you generally need a state marriage licence and an authorised officiant, and many imams qualify. Check current requirements with the county.
Is Zawaj a dating app?
No. Zawaj is a Muslim marriage app. Everyone is there looking for nikah, and you can involve your family or wali throughout.
More for your search.
Nearby: Los Angeles, the Bay Area, san-diego, sacramento. See Zawaj in the USA, or visit our page for Muslim women in the USA.
Meet Muslims in California who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in California and worldwide, searching for marriage.
