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Conversation opens only after mutual Salaam.

Unwanted private messages are one of the most common complaints on conventional dating apps. Maktub does not open a chat channel until both people have sent a Salaam. No mutual interest means no inbox.

Updated 2026-07-06

Chat opens after mutual Salaam

Boundaries before private contact

Islamic guidance on interaction between non-mahram people emphasises purpose, restraint, and avoiding isolated intimacy before marriage. A product cannot replace fiqh, but it should not make boundary-crossing the default.

Mutual Salaam creates a clear gate: both parties opted in before words are exchanged.

Safer, more focused conversations

When chat opens, profile context stays visible alongside the conversation — deen, family, and timeline remain in view while you talk.

Reporting and blocking tools remain available if someone misuses the platform after matching.

It is written.

Private messaging on Maktub requires reciprocal interest — preventing one-sided pursuit and harassment.

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