Muslim Marriage in Germany
We help Muslims in Germany find a husband or wife — whether from Germany or from anywhere in the world. WeLearnArabic offers a simple Muslim marriage matching service for people who are seriously looking for marriage. You can submit your information, tell us what you are looking for, and we will review your application. If we find someone who may be a suitable match, we will contact you — applying does not guarantee that a match will be found.
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Demographics
Muslims in Germany
6.6–7.0M
estimated Muslims with migration background (BAMF, 2025)
8.0–8.5%
of Germany's population (BAMF estimate)
39%
of Muslim population of Turkish origin (BAMF, 2025)
Germany has one of the largest Muslim populations in Europe. The latest major estimate from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) puts the number of Muslims with a migration background from predominantly Muslim countries at approximately 6.6 to 7.0 million in 2025.
The Turkish-origin population remains the largest Muslim-origin group at approximately 39%, but it no longer represents an absolute majority. The share from other regions has increased substantially, particularly because of migration from the Middle East.
Germany does not maintain a complete national register of religious affiliation. The number of Muslims therefore comes from large-scale demographic research and statistical estimates rather than a simple religious census.
Muslim life in Germany developed over several different periods, from post-war labour migration to later migration from the Balkans, the Middle East and other regions. The result is a population that includes both long-established communities and recent immigrants.
A closer look
A Diverse Muslim Community
Muslim life in Germany developed over several different periods. One major part began with labour migration during the post-war economic expansion, particularly the recruitment of workers from Turkey. Later migration from the Balkans, the Middle East and other regions added further diversity.
This diversity matters for marriage because a German-born Muslim of Turkish family background may have a very different cultural background from a Syrian Muslim who arrived recently, even though both identify as Muslim. Religious practice also varies substantially.
Religious practice
How Religious Are German Muslims?
The BAMF's Muslim Life in Germany research found substantial variation in religious practice. "Muslim" does not automatically describe someone's level of religious observance.
82%
describe themselves as very or somewhat religious (BAMF, 2020)
Varies
daily prayer rates differ substantially across respondents
Many
Muslim women do not wear a headscarf (BAMF, 2020)
In the 2020 BAMF study, 82% of Muslim respondents described themselves as very or somewhat religious, but daily prayer was reported by a smaller share. The study also found that many Muslim women did not wear a headscarf.
This is useful context for marriage because two people may both identify as Muslim while having very different levels of religious practice. One person may pray five times a day, while another may identify culturally as Muslim but attend mosque infrequently.
A serious matching process can therefore ask applicants about their own expectations rather than assuming that everyone wants the same type of marriage.
City context
Islam in Berlin
Berlin is one of Germany's most important centers of Muslim life. The city is exceptionally international and has Muslim communities from Turkey, the Arab world, the Balkans, Iran, South Asia, Africa and other regions.
Berlin's own official educational material estimates that up to approximately 8% of residents belong to Sunni, Shiite or Alevi Muslim groups, although the city emphasizes that religious affiliation outside the major Christian churches is difficult to measure precisely.
Other important Muslim centers include Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich, Düsseldorf, Dortmund and Hanover. North Rhine-Westphalia had the largest share, accounting for approximately 31.8% of the Muslim population in the 2020 BAMF study.
Berlin · est.
~8%
of Berlin residents estimated to belong to Sunni, Shiite or Alevi Muslim groups.
Law & practice
Muslim Marriage Law and Customs in Germany
Germany has a strict distinction between civil marriage and a religious wedding ceremony. A legally valid marriage in Germany is concluded before a civil registrar (Standesamt). The German government describes this as the obligatory civil marriage system.
A Nikah performed by an imam or mosque does not itself create a German civil marriage. A Muslim couple can have a Nikah as a religious ceremony, but the legal marriage must be established through the German civil marriage system.
Marriage in Germany is generally limited to adults. Other restrictions apply, including prohibitions on certain close-family marriages and bigamy.
Foreign nationals can marry in Germany, but the Standesamt normally needs extensive documentation including passport, birth certificate, proof of marital status and certified German translations.
Preferences matter
What Makes Muslim Marriage in Germany Different?
Germany is unusual in the size and diversity of its Muslim population. A Muslim marriage search in Germany is therefore not simply about finding someone from one Muslim ethnic group. Some may prefer:
- A spouse who was born in Germany
- Someone from a similar cultural or ethnic background
- Someone who speaks German
- Someone who also speaks Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, Persian, Bosnian or another community language
- Someone who is practising
- Someone who is open to marrying a convert
- Someone already living in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt or another German city
- Someone willing to relocate within Germany
- Someone willing to relocate internationally
These preferences are personal and can differ significantly from one person to another. A serious matching process therefore needs to consider compatibility rather than matching people simply because they are both Muslim.
Immigration
Bringing a Spouse to Germany
Germany has a well-developed family-reunification system. Under Section 28 of the German Residence Act, a foreign spouse of a German citizen who normally resides in Germany is entitled to a residence permit for family reunification.
For a German citizen's foreign spouse, German law generally does not impose the same income requirement that applies in many ordinary family-reunification cases. The spouse normally needs to demonstrate basic German (A1 level), though important exceptions exist.
Once the residence permit is issued, the spouse has unrestricted access to employment. Marriage itself does not give the foreign spouse an automatic right to live or work in Germany.
Language requirement
Spouse of German citizenA1
basic German generally required for ordinary spouse reunification — though exceptions exist depending on the sponsor's status.
Spouse of a German citizen gets unrestricted work rights once permit is issued. Always verify against current BAMF guidance.
How it works
How Our Muslim Marriage Matching Works
A simple, human process — no swiping, no algorithms, no public profiles.
- 1
Apply
Submit your information through our Muslim marriage application form.
- 2
Tell Us What You're Looking For
Provide basic information about the type of spouse you are hoping to marry.
- 3
We Review Your Application
We look through applications to determine whether there may be a potentially suitable match.
- 4
We Contact You
If we find someone who may be suitable, we contact you. There is no guarantee that we will find a match.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask before applying.
How can I find a Muslim husband in Germany?
How can I find a Muslim wife in Germany?
How does the matching service work?
Is this a dating site?
Can I apply if I live outside Germany?
Is my information private?
Is a match guaranteed?
Can converts apply?
Can I find a spouse from outside Germany?
Apply for Muslim Marriage Matching
If you are seriously looking for a Muslim husband or wife — whether from Germany or from anywhere else — you can submit your information. We will review your application and contact you if we find a potentially suitable match.
No match is guaranteed, and your information will not be displayed publicly.
Sources
- BAMF — Muslim Life in Germany 2025
- BAMF — Muslim Life in Germany 2020
- Deutsche Islam Konferenz — Islam in Germany: Facts and Figures
- Statistics Germany — Population 2025
- Berlin State Centre for Civic Education — Migration and Religion in Berlin
- Federal Ministry of Justice — Marriage Law in Germany
- German Residence Act — Sections 28 and 30
- Make it in Germany — Family Reunification for Spouses
- German Nationality Act — Sections 9 and 10
- Federal Government — New Naturalisation Rules