As-salamu ‘alaykum! My name is Madiha and I am 29 years old. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where I also grew up. Faith and family are the most important things to me. I am very family-oriented and have a huge extended family (too many cousins to count!). I live with my parents and our adorable cat Billa. I have one brother, who is married and lives in New York. I spend a lot of time with both my immediate and extended family on the weekends and during vacations.

I studied religion in college and graduate school. I went to Bryn Mawr College for my undergrad and Harvard Divinity School for my master’s. I am the director of a non-profit Muslim community organization in Philadelphia. I am passionate about serving the Muslim community, especially teaching and engaging with youth.

I believe in taking an intelligent and thoughtful approach to religion, so I am always seeking opportunities to take classes with local scholars on different Islamic topics. In terms of Islamic lifestyle, I pray five times a day, eat halal, don’t drink or smoke, and try to read Quran every day. Masjid involvement is also really important to me – I always love to stay connected with events and programs at the masjid.

My hobbies are reading, being outdoors, board games, and any water activity (swimming, boating, relaxing on the beach, you name it). During the pandemic, my mom has been teaching me how to cook, and I have been helping her compile her recipes in a book. 

Like most people, I love traveling. My idea of the perfect vacation is a light, relaxed itinerary of exploring historical and natural sites, eating good food, and learning about the local culture along the way. One of my favorite travel experiences was studying abroad in Jordan when I was in college. Alhamdulillah, I got to live with a Jordanian host family, learn Arabic, and immerse myself in the culture.

I’m seeking a partner and companion who is a practicing Muslim, who shares my values, and is family-oriented. Kindness, honesty, and a commitment to open communication are important to me.