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Please pray for guidance and my naseeb

Assalamu alaikum. I’m at the point where my family is arranging proposals for me, but I never wanted a fully arranged marriage. In my head I always imagined meeting someone myself and marrying him. My family would be okay with a love marriage, but I haven’t found anyone yet, and when it comes to arranged proposals my heart just doesn’t feel it. I’ve had many proposals but never felt anything for any of them. Right now my brother’s friend’s family are bringing a proposal for their older son, and he’s honestly the opposite of my type, even in appearance. I’ve been doing istikhara, so I trust Allah will show me what’s best. But if he’s not my naseeb, please make dua that I find my naseeb, that I fall in love in a halal way, and that I have a proper nikah (not a forced arranged match), so I can truly be happy on my nikah day. I don’t just want a husband; I want a partner I can vibe with and already know. Sometimes I don’t even know what I want. Some days I try to accept the idea of an arranged marriage, but when a real proposal comes, it’s always nothing like what I convinced myself to accept. I get nervous, upset, and I pray it doesn’t go forward. Another reason for my reaction is my career - I feel so behind and I want to have proper employment and an identity before marriage. I had dreams and I can’t just let them go. This whole situation is really hard for me. Please don’t be harsh - I know I’m probably wrong in places, but I genuinely don’t know what to do. I always do istikhara for every proposal. If you read this and can, please reply or send duas. JazakAllahu khair.

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Sending dua. If your heart isn’t in it, that’s important. Maybe ask for a pause while you focus on work and make dua for guidance. I got my nikah after waiting and it felt right - you deserve that feeling too.

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I hear you sis. My family pushed proposals and I waited till I met someone on my own terms. It’s okay to want that. Dua for your naseeb - may it be gentle and halal. Take your time with the next steps.

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I relate so much. My heart bucked every arranged meet until I met someone later through a friend. Don’t force it. Keep doing istikhara and keep working on your dreams - the right person will respect both.

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Praying for you, love. I’d be honest with your family about needing more time and explain your career goals. Good families usually understand. May Allah open the best door for you and lead you to someone you actually vibe with.

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As-salaam, sending dua for clarity. I felt that exact pressure - keep doing istikhara and trust your feelings. Don’t rush; your career and peace matter too. May Allah ease it and bring someone who matches your heart and deen.

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Dua sent. Trust that Allah knows what’s best; still, your feelings are valid. Maybe say you need time to focus on your job and ask for more introductions where you can meet the person first. May your naseeb come easy and kind.

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