Events

You’ve built a career. You’ve worked on yourself. But the right person simply hasn’t turned up yet.

And in the meantime, another Ramadan comes and goes. Another friend gets married. And you're still here, still looking, starting to wonder if it's something about you.

It’s not. It’s that the methods aren’t working.

I see it every week. Accomplished, serious, marriage-minded people who simply can’t find each other through all the noise. So this August, we’re doing something different.

A SUMMER AFTERNOON WORTH YOUR TIME

Picture an open-air running track. A warm afternoon. Instead of sitting across a table on your best behaviour, you’re simply walking side by side, relaxed, getting your steps in, and having a proper conversation with one person at a time.

I chose walking on purpose, and I want to tell you why, because it matters. There's no intense staring across a table. No waiting for a bill to arrive. No sitting in silence, wondering what it means. When people move, they relax. And when you're relaxed, you stop performing, and you're just yourself. That's the version of you the right person actually needs to meet.

And walis are not just permitted, they are warmly welcomed. This is done the right way.

This is not speed dating. It’s a halal, exclusive event where every guest is personally vetted by me. And set somewhere different on purpose, to make the whole thing more fun and a lot less performative.

THIS ISN'T LIKE THE EVENTS YOU'VE BEEN AVOIDING

Here are the questions I hear most often, and the honest answer to each.

“What if nobody there is right for me?”

That won’t happen. You apply first. I look at who’s coming, and I only invite you if there is a genuinely compatible pool for your age group and what you’re looking for. Every person accepted has been personally reviewed. If the attendees aren’t right for you, you don’t come, and you don’t pay. Simple as that.

“What if someone I know sees me there?”

This is a discreet, private event. No cameras. No public guest list. No posting faces online. Your privacy is protected at every stage. The people in the room are there for the same reason you are; there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

“What if I’m just not good at this kind of thing?”

That is precisely why we walk. The format does the heavy lifting. We’ll have icebreakers at the start, and everyone will be given our “Question Card Baton” with prompts to guide the conversation (should they need some help). Most people tell us afterwards they forgot they were at an event.

“Is this halal?”

Yes. Intentions are clear from the start. The focus is nikah. Walis are welcome and encouraged. Brothers and sisters are here for the same thing: a spouse, with the right adab and the right boundaries. This is not a social mixer. It is respectful, intentional, and structured accordingly.

What happens on the day

Warm-up

Icebreakers at the start to get conversations flowing.

You’ll be given a lanyard with your BMM profile number. No names, no contacts. You stay anonymous until you choose not to be.

A warm-up walk to settle the nerves.

Rounds 1 to 6 begin

6 one-to-one walks. 6 different people. 6 minutes each.

Partners rotate every lap. A baton of questions to pass between you.

➝ 6 rounds. 6 connections. 6,000 steps.

We pause for a break

Refreshments. Prayer. A moment to breathe.

Rounds 7 to 10: your way

Free walking. Your pace. Talk to whoever you like.

Chaperones are welcome to join you now, beside you or nearby.

➝ 4 more rounds. 4,000 steps.

Hit 10,000 steps, & win a prize!

Exclusive early copies of my brand new ebook, "The Muslim's Guide to Your First Meeting", for our BMM Track Talks winners. Usually £9.99, yours free.

Everything I’d want you to know before your next meeting, written down.

Plus, a FREE 3-day gym pass for everyone in attendance!

Can’t make it? You still win.

Everyone who registers gets a free 3-month trial of BMM matchmaking.

Automatically. Your registration is never wasted.

Key details

Details at a glance

Tickets £20: non-refundable once paid
Mahram/Wali £5: compulsory for sisters under 30, encouraged for all
Free parking: 4 hours
Address and directions after payment only
No photos or videos: strictly enforced
Dress code: modest, comfortable. Walking shoes only, no heels.
Prayer break and refreshments included
Rain or sun: we walk. Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case!
Maximum 40 places: 20 brothers, 20 sisters

Who this is perfect for:

Muslim professionals who are ready for marriage and done with approaches that waste their time.

Men and women who would rather meet someone properly, face to face, facilitated by an experienced matchmaker, than spend another six months on a screen.

If that is you, this is for you.

One afternoon is all I'm asking for

I'm not going to pretend an afternoon with me solves everything.

But I've watched too many lovely people pour year after year into the apps, getting a little more tired and a little more disheartened each time. And it breaks my heart a bit, because I know it doesn't have to be that way.

So here's all I'm asking. Give me one summer afternoon.

One afternoon out in the air, meeting real, serious people face to face, with me right there paying attention to who might actually be right for you.

That's it.

A WORD FROM RAQUEL

Be yourself

I have spent years helping good people find each other, and I can tell you this: the right person is rarely found through a screen. They are found in a real moment, face to face, when you are relaxed enough to be yourself. That is what Track Talks is. Come and walk with us. You might be surprised who you are walking next to.

A gentle reminder

The Prophet, peace be upon him, encouraged the young among us to marry when they are able, for the good it brings to a person and their faith. Seeking marriage is not something to feel awkward about. It is something good, and we are simply here to make the search a little easier.

How to apply

Spaces are limited, selective, and matched carefully. Apply below, tell me a little about yourself, and what you are looking for. If there is a good pool for you in August, you will hear from me.

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It’s a wrap!

30th August 2026 | 1:00 PM | London | £25

Walk. Talk. Maybe meet “the one”.

For Muslim men & women who are serious about marriage, but:

DONE WITH THE ALTERNATIVES: