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August 11, 2008
I want to meet my future husband through the Western Muslim Website ... phew, there I finally said it! Although I don’t think it’s the worst idea, I won’t meet him through some future based WM marriage ads - this is a quality publication people, I don’t think they’ll resort to a “Shaadi.com” style ad page, that is, unless they get really desperate for money!
I have something else in mind…
It will start off slowly. One day after reading an intriguing political article by Ramzy Baroud, I’ll feel compelled to post a comment. A day later, I’ll receive an email notification that someone has replied to my comment. Let’s call this someone Mr. X. Mr. X will reply to my comment in a witty, insightful manner, not completely agreeing with me, but providing a strong basis for my opinion. More time will pass by and it will become quite clear that we have interests in similar articles, books, and authors and have gotten into the habit of replying to each other in the different blogs, forums, and podcasts.
Thankfully, although Mr. X is tempted to contact me, the WM privacy policy doesn’t post the email addresses of its website members. I’m fascinated by him and also curious to find out who he is. Things come to a standstill until the next WM event: the Calgary Muslim Culture-fest; the moment of truth. He catches a glimpse of me across the room, my rainbow hijab fluttering in the wind. Instantly he knows who I am, and I know who he is. The next day his Ami (mother) calls my Ami - and the rest is history, it’s a done deal. We marry the next summer and as part of my Mahar he donates $1000 to the MYI initiative and the magazine.
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Incredible… do you think it will work??
Will the WM=True LOVE??
I think your plan just might work!!! Interesting how your future husband’s donation to MYI and the Western Muslim is only $1000… you seem like the kind of sister that he just might have to donate $5000 for 
it should definately work, what could possibly go wrong when she’s wearing a multi-coloured hijab, especially one that looks like it can turn into colourful smoke!
I seriously suggest that the Western Muslim consider becoming a dating service. There’s a huge demand for it and you could even get people to comment on articles to see if their intersts match.
think about it. I’m completely on board if you guys do decide to go that route.
i think it’s a great idea. What a romantic way to meet someone.
I had a similar plan. I became a WM writer and sent in articles on traditional chick magnet topics like fractional reserve banking and anti-terrorism legislation. Then I tossed in an article on religious accomodation, strictly for the hijabis.
I figured that once I showed up at the WM launch party, I’d toss on a name tag and the sistahs would be throwing their hijabs at me. Then I could cruise around the room collecting rishtas.
The launch party was several months ago. I’ve since moved to Dubai.
I live alone.
Apparently some people get married after meeting in the PC videogame “World of Warcraft”.
I should probably pick the game up if I’m still single by the time I’m 30. Which isn’t too far away. :(
this is hilarious.. alhamdulilah I havent gone through any of that (im a convert) but it sounds so exciting.. either way.. why do the guys family think its so ok to just make a sister wait.. surely that aint the sunnah 
Hmmm this is interesting… I think we should post profiles of our two esteemed WM staff members: Ali and Amir - Single and Looking!!!!!!
Dear Ammena,
When you said, “I havent gone through any of that (im a convert) but it sounds so exciting.. either way.. why do the guys family think its so ok to just make a sister wait.. surely that aint the sunnah” what exactly did you mean?
are you crazy? why would his mother call your mother the day after he lays eyes on you for the first time? you people are nuts. just so you know, i have met lots of guys the very way you describe, and there’s always something very wrong in person…
forsoothsayer—if you’ve met lots of guys like this, --at least we know that it is possible to meet people this way!! No one is perfect, just wait patiently, your Mr. X will come along. There is hope in the WM after all…
This has been my dream since I was a twelve year old school girl writing family newsletters on a ‘96 Mac.
your hijab eerily looks like hair.
That’s the beauty of imagination 
To all of you who have insulted this sister, I have to say, your behaviour is an embarrassment to the sunnah of the Prophet. You guys are a shame to the brotherhood and sisterhood of Islam.
This was her real experience, and shes married now. How can you insult her?
If you dont agree with someone, even a non-Muslim, you dont put them down!
Even when one of the great sahabas were spit in the face during a battle by a kaafir, he didnt kill him even though he had the opportunity. He said “i cant kill you now, because it would be out of anger, not for the sake of Allah”. Take a lesson, show some self-restraint. Check your actions.
As the Prophet said, ‘If you have no shame, do whatever you like’.
Lol...so it’s been a few weeks since ‘the Muslim Art Movement’. I wonder if we will be hearing about the first ‘western muslim’ assisted marriage soon