Diary of a Matchmaker

Published: July 4, 2025
with Hiba & Zaid

What happens when love meets real honesty, deep faith, and a few assumptions that need challenging? In this episode, we speak with Rabia Khedr, a blind Muslim woman, community leader, and mother of four, whose story flips the narrative on what it means to marry with a disability. From confident conversations with her future husband to surprising acceptance from her in-laws, Rabia’s journey breaks barriers and stereotypes. This episode asks you to listen a little closer, not just for inspiration, but for the assumptions you didn’t know you had.

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Episode chapters

[0:00] Rabia’s Journey to Marriage
[6:40] Muslims with Disabilities in Marriage
[13:21] Breaking Down Attitudinal Barriers
[21:57] Family Acceptance and Cultural Challenges
[29:14] Islamic Perspectives on Disability
[36:22] Seeing Beyond Disability in Marriage
[44:06] Final Advice and Resources