INSIDE THE MUSLIM MATCHMAKER’S MIND (YASMIN ELHADY)

Listen to this episode from The Secret Sex Lives of Muslim Women on Spotify. What really makes love last? And how do you find a partner when family, community, and faith are all part of the puzzle?In this episode, Salma sits down with her older sister and mentor, Yasmin Elhady: comedian, lawyer, community leader, and one of the hosts of Hulu’s Muslim Matchmaker.Yasmin has matched over 58 couples and shares her expertise on it all:The 3 things every relationship needsWhy couples therapy doesn’t work without a foundationBeing “relationship young” and learning through mistakesWhy Yasmin insists Salma should never date a comedian (aka dating outside your lane)Small icks that don’t matter vs. real incompatibilityHow porn and swiping addictions wreck dopamineNo more ghosting! And what to do insteadWhy you have to leave the house to meet peopleYasmin’s rule: every married couple should introduce six single friends to each otherThey also get real about heartbreak, celibacy, high standards, and why marriage isn’t the goal, God is.Whether single, dating, or already married, Yasmin shares wisdom on how to build love rooted in integrity, faith, and joy.CREDITS:  Host & Creator: Salma Hindy Executive Producers: Salma Hindy & Sara Hussain Cinematographer: Tomas Liebel Studio: 30 Irving Studios Editor: Salma Hindy Artwork: Rana Omar© The Secret Sex Lives of Muslim Women, 2025