Zaid and Hiba
Matchmakers for Muslim singles in the West
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $125 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Christians |
| Practice | Halal Match |
Zaid and Hiba are a married couple who run Halal Match, a matchmaking service for single Muslims in the West. They started it after they married. Zaid spent nearly nine years searching for a spouse before that. They interviewed singles for a few years, then launched the podcast Diary of a Matchmaker in 2024. It has 99 episodes on matchmaking, marriage and nikah contracts. They also wrote The Compatibility Challenge.
What Zaid helps with
Zaid and Hiba help single Muslims in the West find a spouse. They focus on the hard parts of getting married in the West.
- Finding a spouse as a single Muslim in the West
- Handling rejection and self-doubt while looking for marriage
- Understanding how matchmaking works
- Checking that a nikah is valid
- Knowing what conditions can go in a nikah contract
- Dropping myths about the perfect partner
Who Zaid works with
Their clients are single Muslims living in the West who want to marry. Zaid and Hiba built the service to help them complete their deen.
Background and qualifications
Zaid looked for a spouse for nearly nine years. That time was full of rejections and self-doubt. Hiba did not know there was a search to be on until later. After they married, they started Halal Match to help single Muslims marry. They interviewed singles for a few years. A friend then suggested journaling those stories, and they turned the idea into the podcast Diary of a Matchmaker. It began in 2024 and has 99 episodes. They also wrote a book called The Compatibility Challenge.
Zaid and Hiba pricing
Programs and services
- Matchmaking service for Muslim singles
- Diary of a Matchmaker podcast
Zaid and Hiba reviews
The CoachVouch take
A married couple who started their matchmaking service after Zaid's nine-year search for a spouse.
Best for single Muslims in the West who want a matchmaker who has been through the search.
Common questions
How much does Zaid and Hiba charge?
Coaching with Zaid runs $70 to $125 an hour. Message Zaid from this page for an exact quote.
What does Zaid and Hiba help with?
Zaid and Hiba helps with finding a spouse as a single Muslim in the West, handling rejection and self-doubt while looking for marriage, understanding how matchmaking works and checking that a nikah is valid.
Who does Halal Match serve?
Halal Match serves single Muslims in the West who want to get married.
How do I contact Zaid and Hiba?
Send Zaid a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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