Question 1

Is this ḥalāl?

Accepted Answer

Maktub is built for marriage-minded Muslims — not casual dating. There is no infinite swipe feed, photos stay blurred until mutual Salaam, and messaging opens only after reciprocal interest. Optional Wali Mode supports family involvement when you choose. This is educational positioning, not a religious ruling; consult a scholar for your circumstances.

Question 2

What if I don't have a wali?

Accepted Answer

If you do not have a suitable family path (including some reverts), you can still use Maktub. Optional Wali Mode lets you involve a trusted mentor or family member for support inside the product — it does not appoint or certify a wali. Who may act as wali in your situation is a personal fiqh question: consult a qualified scholar. Maktub does not name, verify, or certify a wali.

Question 3

When does it launch?

Accepted Answer

Netherland founding cohort target: Ramadan 2027 (January–February 2027). We will onboard the waitlist first, in signup order. Founding cohort members get early access and shape the product.

Question 4

Is this Muslim-owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maktub is Muslim-founded and we are committed to keeping it that way. We are building a formal ownership promise — a legal commitment that this company cannot be sold to a non-Muslim investor without a community vote. We will publish it on launch.

Question 5

Are there ads on Maktub?

Accepted Answer

Never. Presence and Plus alike — no banners, sponsored profiles, or promoted intros. We do not sell attention inside the product. Members fund dignity: founding contributions before launch, and Maktub Plus for the ability to initiate after launch. Plus never buys better matches. Verification, photo blur, reporting, and blocking stay free for everyone.

Question 6

How is this different from Muzz or Salams?

Accepted Answer

People often ask this after using familiar marketplace-style apps such as Muzz or Salams. We do not review or rank those products here. Maktub is designed differently: one curated introduction per day, one Salaam at a time, photos locked until mutual interest, optional Wali Mode in the core flow, and verification that is never paywalled. Plus sells the ability to initiate — not better matches. For more detail, read our “Coming from Muzz?” and “Coming from Salams?” pages — they describe Maktub’s design, not a scorecard of other apps.

Question 7

How is this different from other marriage apps?

Accepted Answer

No swiping — one Salaam at a time, personalised and intentional. Optional Wali Mode is built in from day one, not bolted on as a feature. Profiles are one-page CVs focused on intention, not photo feeds. Verification for everyone, not just premium users. And we are Muslim-founded and independent.

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