The Muslim marriage app for Maryland.
Maryland has a large and varied Muslim community near Baltimore and Washington DC. Zawaj helps Maryland Muslims find a spouse across the state and beyond.
Between Baltimore and DC.
Maryland’s Muslim families include South Asian, Arab, West African and African American communities.
Zawaj lets you search across the Mid-Atlantic.
Built for how Maryland Muslims actually search.
Maryland and the wider region
Search Maryland and nearby areas, or widen your distance to other cities across the USA.
Family involved, privacy protected
The Chaperone/Wali feature lets a parent or wali take part, and you can blur your photos so only the people you choose can see them.
A proposal, not a swipe
Interest starts with a written proposal. Conversation begins only once it is accepted, and voice or video calls follow after that.
Marriage licence and nikah in Maryland.
In Maryland, couples generally need a state marriage licence, and the ceremony is performed by an authorised officiant, which can include an imam in many cases. Check the current requirements with the county clerk and plan the licence around your nikah.
Rules change, so confirm the current requirements before you set a date. Our guide to nikah in the USA explains how the religious and legal sides fit together.
Common questions from Maryland.
Is Zawaj available in Maryland?
Yes. Zawaj is free to download on iOS and Android and works in Maryland and throughout the USA.
How do I find a Muslim spouse in Maryland?
Be clear about what you are looking for, involve family or your wali, and use a marriage-focused platform. On Zawaj you send and receive written proposals rather than swiping, and a conversation starts only once a proposal is accepted.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. The Chaperone/Wali feature lets a parent or wali be part of the process whenever you choose.
More for your search.
Nearby: Baltimore, Washington DC, Northern Virginia. See all of Zawaj in the USA, and read is a nikah legal in the USA? and single Muslim women in the USA.
Meet Maryland Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in Maryland and worldwide, searching for marriage.
