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Why Aren't Muslim Women Getting Married? | The Truth About These "Men" + The Struggle is Real!

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The presenter argues that Muslim women’s difficulty finding marriage partners is not just a local/community issue, but a broader, “systemic” one affecting Muslim communities widely. Drawing from her own experiences (including prior engagements) and what she observes in online discussions (e.g., Reddit, TikTok, Facebook), she claims the problem lies primarily in factors affecting men’s availability, behavior, and faithfulness—not in women’s worth.

She frames the video with several disclaimers:

  • She doesn’t want to spread fear or doubt.
  • She is frustrated (not angry).
  • The goal is to discuss and troubleshoot real barriers rather than discourage anyone.
  • She emphasizes faith and Allah’s timing, and warns against choosing partners out of desperation rather than waiting for the “right” match.

Her “7 reasons” Muslim women aren’t getting married

  1. It’s not a woman’s time / rushing decisions

    • She suggests some women move toward marriage out of loneliness or urgency.
    • She argues this may lead to ignoring signs or avoiding Allah’s guidance.
    • Delayed marriage is framed as a test of accepting Allah’s timing.

  2. The question “Where are the men?” (and lack of suitable prospects)

    • She claims Muslim women often attend lectures, events, and singles gatherings but find limited options, such as:
      • non-Muslims,
      • married men, or
      • men who don’t meet basic expectations (e.g., practicing faith, stability, family-oriented values).
    • She offers an anecdotal regional comparison: she believes marriage is more likely among men in New Jersey, especially within Black Muslim communities, implying geographic/community differences in matching.

  3. Men are “scared” (lack of courage and vulnerability)

    • She says a “fearful generation” of men avoids emotional openness and companionship.
    • She attributes this partly to upbringing/parents for not cultivating courage and self-esteem.
    • She also blames social media for spreading narratives that increase anxiety and discourage real-life dating.

  4. Difficulty finding practicing Muslim men (real faith vs. performative Islam)

    • She claims some men may seem ideal (successful, attractive, ambitious) but aren’t genuinely practicing.
    • She argues women need men grounded in faith—someone who turns to Allah in hardship and who won’t become abusive.
    • She describes what she views as a crisis of faith among Muslim men and links abusive behavior to “disbelief” (as she frames it).

  5. Men are “poor” in spirit/drive as well as resources

    • Beyond finances, she argues many men lack ambition, joy, hobbies, initiative, and emotional energy for relationships.
    • She claims interactions can feel joyless and unwelcoming, with men less likely to propose fun, growth, or shared activities.

  6. “Capitalism” makes dating and marriage harder

    • She argues the cost of weddings, courting, and work schedules reduces time, energy, and opportunities to meet.
    • She notes that women may need to contribute financially due to men’s limited ability to fully support modern lifestyles.
    • Even so, she says both partners should pray for financial capability and generosity.

  7. Men are not “hungry” for marriage/sex/companionship

    • She attributes lower desire partly to pornographic addiction, which she says reduces real-life attraction and complicates expectations and conversation.
    • She also mentions fornication/avoiding responsibility as an alternative model, arguing some men prefer casual arrangements without marital obligations.
    • Finally, she suggests younger men are less likely to approach women directly, implying a decline in initiative compared with older generations.

Overall message

Her thesis is that Muslim women’s marriage struggles stem largely from:

  • men’s fear and lack of emotional vulnerability,
  • weak or performative faith,
  • lack of initiative and emotional availability,
  • addictive or commitment-avoidant behaviors,
  • and economic pressures.

She concludes by inviting audience discussion, emphasizing that she believes there are many additional factors, but focusing on these seven as the core barriers she sees.

Presenters / contributors

  • The presenter/host: “the dare P” (spoken as the channel personality; no other named contributors appear in the subtitles).

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