I never thought I’d hear the phrases “flirt to convert” or “halal-haram ratio” on a mainstream American television series — let alone one about young Muslims looking for love through matchmakers.
Muslim Matchmaker, an aptly named reality show now streaming on Hulu, offers an inside look into the challenges of navigating the dating scene while staying true to one’s faith. In an effort to counteract the “swipe culture” cultivated by dating apps, matchmakers Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady venture to connect people with their potential soulmates, on the condition they follow the Rules of Three: Go on three dates, talk for three months, and ask 300 questions before saying yes or no to someone.
Across eight episodes, participants explore everything from cultural norms and stigmas to religious compatibility with potential spouses — ensuring their ideals of what’s “halal” (or permissible) and “haram” (or forbidden) align. The series, produced by Meralta Films in
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