How it works

Two structured paths — one for men, one for women — kept dignified at every step, with a wali watching over her conversations whenever she chooses one.

For men

You search and send interest; she decides whether to welcome it, and then you talk.

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Complete your profile with your background, sect, education, and what you seek in a partner. Photographs are optional at first and can be added at any time.

  2. 2

    Get approved

    Our team reviews every profile before it goes live. This keeps the platform serious and respectful for everyone on it.

  3. 3

    Search and favourite

    Browse women's profiles and filter by what matters — faith, background, education, and more. Save the profiles you like. Premium lets you view her photographs when she chooses to share them with premium members.

  4. 4

    Send interest

    When you find someone suitable, you send her interest. Free members can send a set number each week; premium members have no cap.

  5. 5

    She welcomes your interest

    She reviews your profile and decides whether to welcome or decline your interest herself. Nothing opens without her acceptance.

  6. 6

    Begin the conversation

    Once she accepts, you can speak with each other within the platform. Where she has a wali, he can see the conversation and close it at any time — but he never takes part in the messaging.

For women

You lead your search and decide who to talk to — optionally alongside a wali who watches over your conversations.

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Complete your profile with your background, sect, education, and what you seek in a partner. You decide your photo privacy — by default your photographs stay hidden until you choose to reveal them to premium members.

  2. 2

    Link a wali (optional)

    If you wish, invite your wali by email; once he confirms, he can oversee your conversations and end any of them. A wali is optional — you can submit your profile and use the platform with or without one, and add or change a wali at any time.

  3. 3

    Get approved

    Our team reviews every profile before it goes live. This keeps the platform serious and respectful for everyone on it.

  4. 4

    Browse and send interest

    Browse men's profiles and filter by what matters most to you. Save the profiles you like and send interest to anyone you'd like to reach — your search is yours to lead.

  5. 5

    You decide who to talk to

    When someone sends you interest, you review their profile and accept or decline it yourself. A conversation opens only on your acceptance.

  6. 6

    Begin the conversation

    Once you accept, you can speak within the platform. If you have a wali, he can see the conversation and close it at any time, so you are supported at every step — and he never sends messages.

How It Works · The Rishta App