Maktub

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Wali and family involvement by design.

Marriage in Islam is never purely a private transaction between two individuals. Family and guardians (awliya) often play a protective and advisory role — especially for women, and especially for converts without local support. Maktub collects wali preferences and is building guardian visibility into the product architecture.

Updated 2026-07-06

Wali and family involvement in Maktub

Accountability, not surveillance

Wali involvement should support informed choice — not replace a woman's agency or consent. Maktub's tiered model (observer, advocate, active) lets people choose how much visibility a trusted guardian has.

For reverts and those without family support, Maktub plans a community wali pathway through verified imams — acknowledging that not everyone has a built-in network.

Family context on profiles

Family closeness and expectations are part of compatibility. Marriage connects two families, not only two people. Profiles make that visible early so surprises come up in conversation, not after emotional investment.

Wali Mode remains in active development. The intention is architectural — guardianship is not a marketing sticker added after launch.

It is written.

Optional guardian tiers and family fields keep trusted people in the loop — not secrecy and isolation.

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