“Sweetgal,” who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, has been registered on www.singlemuslim.com for several months, in which time she’s found someone she hopes could be a marriage prospect.

“My parents are coming round (to the idea),” she says. “He’s a British Pakistani Muslim and more in line with what I’m looking for.”

SingleMuslim.com, which calls itself Britain's largest Muslim introductions agency, has seen registered users more than double over the past year to 100,000, as word has spread about its service, not only among singles but their parents too.

Such is the demand for trustworthy introductions that its founder is now opening sites in the United States, Canada and Australia to cater to large Muslim communities there.

When “Sweetgal,” a 29-year-old British Muslim from central England, began looking for a new husband last year, at first she didn’t know where to turn.

The answer, it turned out, was on the Internet.

Single Muslim founder Adeem Younis joins Sunny Govan Radio to discuss the boom in use of websites that introduce Muslim men and women, not for dating, but for traditional Muslim marriage.

How does the faith of Islam translate into an Islamically correct alternative to the traditional methods of family introductions and 'arrange' marriages?

London: When ''Sweetgal'', a 29-year-old British Muslim from central England, began looking for a new husband last year, at first she didn't know where to turn.

The answer, it turned out, was on the Internet. She'd been married once – a union arranged by her parents – to a man from Pakistan. It lasted seven years and produced children but broke down due to cultural differences and she didn't want to go through a similar trauma again.

When "Sweetgal", a 29-year-old British Muslim from central England, began looking for a new husband last year, at first she didn't know where to turn. The answer, it turned out, was on the internet.

She had been married once - a union arranged by her parents - to a man from Pakistan. It lasted seven years and produced children but broke down due to cultural differences and she didn't want to go through a similar trauma again.

Over the past two years there has been a boom in the use of websites that introduce Muslim men and women, not for casual dating, but for those actively seeking traditional Muslim marriage.

Where once young British Muslims might have had a marriage arranged to a spouse from the country of their parents' origin - perhaps Pakistan or Bangladesh - it is now much more common for them to marry within the Muslim community in Britain.

When "Sweetgal", a 29-year-old British Muslim from central England, began looking for a new husband last year, at first she didn't know where to turn.

The answer, it turned out, was on the Internet.

The answer, it turned out, was on the Internet.

She'd been married once - a union arranged by her parents - to a man from Pakistan. It lasted seven years and produced children but broke down due to cultural differences and she didn't want to go through a similar trauma again.

Where marriages used to be fixed up solely by parents with the help of religious leaders, the Internet now plays an influential role in bringing partners together, even if parents remain part of the equation.

Singlemuslim.com, which calls itself Britain's largest Muslim introductions agency, has seen registered users more than double over the past year to 100,000, as word has spread about its service, not only among singles but their parents too.

Over the past two years there has been a boom in the use of Web sites that introduce Muslim men and women, not for casual dating, but for those actively seeking traditional Muslim marriage.

Where once young British Muslims might have had a marriage arranged to a spouse from the country of their parents' origin - perhaps Pakistan or Bangladesh - it is now much more common for them to marry within the Muslim community in Britain.

When "Sweetgal," a 29-year-old British Muslim from central England, began looking for a new husband last year, at first she didn't know where to turn.

The answer, it turned out, was on the Internet.

She'd been married once -- a union arranged by her parents -- to a man from Pakistan. It lasted seven years and produced children but broke down due to cultural differences and she didn't want to go through a similar trauma again.

Must be a UK Citizen, preferably raised in the UK,' reads one ad. 'Once compatibility is established, would prefer family involvement. My family know I am looking so would prefer someone who is looking with permission from their family.

There are no precise figures on Muslim marriages in Britain, but community leaders say trends have changed rapidly in recent years, particularly as far as strictly arranged marriages go, and point to education and the Internet as the main causes.

Where once young British Muslims might have had a marriage arranged to a spouse from the country of their parents' origin - perhaps Pakistan or Bangladesh - it is now much more common for them to marry within the Muslim community in Britain.

"Sweetgal", who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, has been registered on www.singlemuslim.com for several months, in which time she's found someone she hopes could be a marriage prospect. She does not allow her picture to appear on the site.

Forget 'Aunti-ji' and her old girl's network, if you want help to find your perfect Muslim match, then Yorkshire's own online matchmaker Adeem Younis is your man.

Just ask Atif and Yasmin Malik - the happy couple married earlier this year after 'clicking' in cyberspace with the help of Adeem's matrimonial website.

Single Muslim founder Adeem Younis joins the Faith Show to discuss the growing need for modern Muslim introduction services in particular the growing popularity amongst young -  second and third generation - Muslims with Internet based introduction sites.

Do Internet marriage websites work and how does the faith of Islam translate into an Islamically correct alternative to the traditional methods of family introductions and 'arrange' marriages?

A matchmaking website for Muslims is being run by former University of Leeds graduate, Adeem Younis.

Since launching the website in 2000, the 26 year-old now claims to have 100,000 registered users nationwide, with an average of two couples tying the knot every day.

Adeem said, "It's not a dating website, it's a matrimonial website. The idea behind it is to help Muslims find a like-minded partner of the same faith." The number of arranged marriages in this country is significantly decreasing, according to Adeem.

Matchmaker Adeem Younis has played Cupid to hundreds of couples after launching a website designed to offer singles an alternative to arranged marriages...

SingleMuslim.co.uk, has 100,000 registered users nationwide and he claims an average of two couples tying the knot every day after meeting on his 'Superhighway to Happiness'.

Single Muslim is a non profit making internet based introductions agency dedicated to bringing together Single Muslims for the purpose of marriage. We are easy to use. Just log-on to SingleMuslim.co.uk and fill-in our simple registration form absolutely free of charge.

Once you have registered you can access and search our extensive database absolutely free. Your profile will become available for other members to view and message. By subscribing to SingleMuslim.co.uk you can read messages from people interested in you, and you can send messages to people you like.

FREE Female Membership: At SingleMuslim.co.uk we understand the sensitivities around Single Muslim females who are seeking a husband. For this reason we are happy to offer every female free registration and absolutely free use of the message facilities.

Our service offers a safe and secure environment with our assurance of complete privacy. Get in touch with an extensive network of potential marriage partners, whom you might not find through family and friends SingleMuslim.co.uk increases your chances of finding the right partner.

Single Muslim founder Adeem Younis attended the 'Rebuilding Hope' conference and talked to the delegates about his personal experiences of being British and Muslim.

At Single Muslim we understand the sensitivities around Single Muslim females who are seeking a husband. For this reason we are happy to offer every female free registration and absolutely free use of the message facilities.

Our service offers a safe and secure environment with our assurance of complete privacy. Get in touch with an extensive network of potential marriage partners, whom you might not find through family and friends SingleMuslim.co.uk increases your chances of finding the right partner.

An Enterprising Wakefield businessman has set up a service to help Muslims find their ideal partner.

Adeem Younis, 21, of Warrengate is the brains behind SingleMuslim.co.uk, an Internet introductions service where Muslims can search for their ideal husband wife.

SingleMuslim.co.uk becomes Regional Finalist, Yorkshire and The Humber for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Do Internet Marriage Websites Work?

The new-age mantra for marriage is no longer entirely based on 'love'. People today understand the need for companionship, like mindedness and a similarity in attitudes. They are willing to work on finding a partner who will be a friend, companion and soul mate - not just a husband or a wife.

Support for Asian Trades Link has helped a Wakefield web design company to develop a website that works as an introductions agency for Single Muslim people.