Muslim marriage app FAQ: Nikah, wali and privacy
Clear answers about seekers, walis, privacy, verification, and how Habiboo works.
Getting started
See how Habiboo worksWhat is Habiboo?
Habiboo is a marriage-first platform for Nikah built for Muslims who want a respectful and serious path to finding a spouse.
Is Habiboo a dating platform?
No. Habiboo is designed for serious introductions for marriage, not casual dating or endless chatting.
Who is Habiboo for?
Habiboo is for Muslims across different cultures and backgrounds who want a more values-led matchmaking experience.
Can I use Habiboo without a Wali?
Yes. Seekers can use Habiboo independently from the start and choose whether to involve a Wali later.
Wali support
Wali supportHow does Wali mode work?
A Wali has their own account and dashboard on Habiboo. They can create or link seeker accounts, guide introductions, and chat on a seeker's behalf through act-as access.
Can a Wali manage more than one seeker?
Yes. A Wali can support up to five seekers at one time under one account.
Can a seeker link a Wali later?
Yes. A seeker can start independently and link a Wali later if they want family support added to the process.
Can a seeker continue independently later?
Yes. Habiboo supports a clean handover so a seeker can continue on their own when the time is right.
Wali accounts
Read the wali account guideWhat is a wali account?
A wali account is your own account for supporting someone who is looking for a spouse. You can create or link a seeker, guide introductions and, with their consent, act on their behalf.
How does a seeker join through a wali?
The wali creates a profile and shares a private invitation link. The seeker opens it, completes their own selfie check and finishes signing up with their own password.
Can a wali chat on behalf of a seeker?
Yes, with the seeker's consent, while acting as them. A banner shows who you are acting as, and you can stop at any time.
Do I start as myself or as the seeker?
As yourself. You always start in your own wali account, and you choose when to act as someone else.
For parents and guardians
Read the guide for parentsCan parents join a Muslim marriage app on behalf of their child?
Yes. Parents and guardians open a wali account, guide introductions and, with their child's consent, act for them in the app.
Does my son or daughter have to agree?
Yes. Acting on their behalf is done with their consent, and they decide who may see their photos.
Can I support more than one child?
Yes. One wali account can support several family members, depending on the wali plan. The plan guide shows how many each plan supports.
Do parents have to pay?
Seekers can use the core app free. Wali tools are part of a paid plan, and the price is always shown in the app, in your own currency, before you subscribe.
Family involvement
Compare the three ways to joinCan I join Habiboo on my own and involve family later?
Yes. You can sign up yourself and link a wali later if you want family support added.
Can my family manage my profile without me having a login?
Yes. A wali can set up and manage a profile for you, and you can be given access at any time from Settings. Other members see a wali-managed badge on these profiles.
Can my wali and I use the profile together?
Yes. A wali can set up the profile while you keep your own login. Other members see a family-involved badge on these profiles.
Do I have to pick one way for good?
No. Families are different, and the way you use Habiboo can change as your needs do.
Privacy and trust
How we protect every profileAre photos private?
Habiboo is built with privacy-first controls, so profile visibility and photo sharing stay more intentional and in the right hands.
How do you reduce fake profiles?
We use thoughtful verification and safety measures to make it harder for fake profiles to feel at home on Habiboo, helping serious introductions begin with greater confidence.
Is there moderation and reporting?
Yes. Habiboo is designed with safeguards that support a respectful community, and you can easily report or block someone whenever something does not feel right.
How is personal data handled?
Privacy and security are part of the product foundation. We aim to collect and use data responsibly while protecting user information.
Photo privacy
Read about photo privacyWhy does Habiboo ask for a photo?
A photo is what lets the live selfie check confirm that the person signing up is real. It does not have to be on show.
Can I blur all my photos?
Yes. You can blur every photo, including your main one, and still complete the selfie check.
Can I choose who sees my photos?
Yes. You can allow specific people to see your photos unblurred, and take that access back at any time.
Matching and conversations
How do conversations work on Habiboo?
Habiboo is built for respectful, serious conversations between people exploring marriage, with family support available when needed.
Can a Wali join or support chats?
Yes. If a seeker is linked to a Wali, the Wali can support the process and act on the seeker’s behalf where appropriate.
What makes Habiboo different from other matrimonial platforms?
Habiboo combines marriage-first intent, privacy-first controls, verification, moderation, and real Wali accounts built into the platform, which most Muslim marriage apps do not offer.
Plans and launch
Is Habiboo free for seekers?
Yes. Seekers can begin their marriage journey and use Habiboo's core experience without a subscription. Fair daily limits apply to some actions.
Which Wali plan is right for my family?
Wali Gold lets you guide up to 2 seekers, while Diamond supports up to 5 for larger families. Both plans bring wali tools together in one place, and your app store always shows the current local price before you subscribe.
Where can I download Habiboo?
Habiboo is available on the App Store and Google Play. We are beginning with a strong focus on the United Kingdom while welcoming Muslims wherever the app is available.
Can I start my journey today?
Yes. Download Habiboo on iOS or Android, create your profile, and begin exploring a more intentional path to marriage.
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