Ghosting: The Breakup You Never Saw Coming

Published: May 16, 2025
with Hiba & Zaid

Ghosting sucks, especially when you’re serious about marriage. You start overthinking: Did I say something wrong? Is it my looks? But usually, it’s not about you. In this episode we get real about ghosting, from both sides. Zaid admits he once micro-ghosted because he couldn’t be honest, while Hiba shares the pain of being left hanging. We break down why ghosting happens so much in Muslim matchmaking, why silence feels “easier,” and what Islam says about honest communication.

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Episode chapters

[0:00] What is Ghosting?
[2:04] Zaid’s Confession: Being the Ghoster
[11:34] Ghosting Through an Islamic Lens
[16:10] Hiba’s Experience Being Ghosted
[21:04] Better Ways to End Things
[24:37] Moving Forward After Being Ghosted