Finding love in arranged marriages | Omar Durrani | TEDxFIU

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  • With his family’s counsel, modern, business-savvy Omar Durrani embarked on a journey to find his soulmate through the arranged marriage process.
    Omar Durrani ‘13, MBA ‘16 works as a financial analyst Monday through Friday. On weekends, he runs his own business, Mister Omar’s Chess Academy in Pembroke Pines. With his family’s counsel, the modern, business-savvy Durrani embarked on a journey to find his soulmate through the arranged marriage process. His story will open your heart and mind to a traditional way of finding love in modern day society.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @brahmadasbyron180
    @brahmadasbyron180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4750

    I once said to my Indian friend "So many of your arranged marriages are not happy." His response was "So many of your by choice marriages are not happy either." I had to admit he was right

    • @beatinghearts9404
      @beatinghearts9404 7 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      true, but it's hard to file a divorce when you just got an arraigned marriage, which is not the case with by-choice marriages

    • @RagnarokLoki2012
      @RagnarokLoki2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      It depends. If you have the right kind of family, and the right kind of parents, then it can work. I come from a Bengali background, where arranged marriages are also common. But the difference is that I was taken to a matchmaker when I was 16, not 30. So my parents could evaluate my worth - in their words. It totally depends. Arranged marriages can become forced marriages in just the wrong circumstances.

    • @cocodakilla
      @cocodakilla 7 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      um well arranged marriages should be just about introducing 2 people around the same age and let them date for a while. if it's just meeting on the wedding night it's so wrong

    • @RagnarokLoki2012
      @RagnarokLoki2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It did use to be like that - on the wedding day, anyway. It's slowly changing in some parts of the world, but it's not in the distant past in some cultures.

    • @secretpr0file
      @secretpr0file 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      RagnarokLoki2012 I feel sorry for you. I'm Bengali by ethnicity but I'm not in that process until after 2021. I would be 25 then and Insha Allah I'll have a husband that is meant for me one day.

  • @juhijaswani
    @juhijaswani 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2540

    "Arranged marriages are not forced marriages" that line made this video worth watch.

    • @socksumi
      @socksumi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      What is the dividing line between arranged and forced? Force is a rather vague word that embraces a range of possibilities from coercion and pressure tactics to blackmail to full on physical force. Using a cycle of shame and guilt or instilling a taboo to act against your parents wishes is a form of coercion that just might qualify as force.
      If you think that every "arranged" marriage received perfect consent by the respective couples then I have some swamp land to sell you.

    • @christieatuh
      @christieatuh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Definitely. The couple always had a choice to agree to marry or not. Someone arranged for Meghan to meet Prince Harry. India mostly has arranged marriages, whereas Middle East mostly has forced marriages.

    • @drilonagjokaj1151
      @drilonagjokaj1151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cristie A.. Try to look on the internet the majority of forced marriages is in India/Pakistan/Bangladesh also other African countries and south of America as well. In the middle east there is indeed but it’s more in India and Pakistan because of the population.

    • @lweil9291
      @lweil9291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cristie A Claiming that most marriages in the Middle East are forced marriages is utter nonsense! Who made you an expert of MD culture?

    • @nimrahkhan9105
      @nimrahkhan9105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what if a girl is not allowed to have a boyfriend?

  • @es7691
    @es7691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1337

    In this world of Tinder, I'm starting to believe in arranged marriages.

    • @LylieRandale
      @LylieRandale 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some One what is tinder?

    • @urquanoverlord2538
      @urquanoverlord2538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      arranged marriages are just tinder in the olden times

    • @nguyentrang387
      @nguyentrang387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @The Elite Killa I think your sister's marriage isn't the type of arranged marriage that people're talking about. The arranged marriage has involvement of family members: parents and grandparents. They'll look through the girl/man's background, consider if he/she's suitable with their conditions. If yes, 2 families will talk first, then arrange a meeting for the couple. Sometimes, the couple first met has their family's presence too. In your sister's case, it's just like a good friend introduce a good guy for her friend, there's no family's involvement at the first step.

    • @bobkoomans3490
      @bobkoomans3490 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU TOO!? I am a father with a daughter who though people on TINDER were genuine men.... she found out how FALSE that was! - I get to say, "I TOLD YOU SO!" LOL!

    • @naraendrareddy273
      @naraendrareddy273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tinder's for hookups only. And dating is bull. If you fall in love naturally that's fine. Or else, just get an arranged marriage.

  • @nuzhatnadiya1024
    @nuzhatnadiya1024 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2881

    people normally get confused between arranged marriage and forced marriage

    • @sehra1234
      @sehra1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nuzhat Nadiya lo yes

    • @mugojr4766
      @mugojr4766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      nop its the same

    • @mtaherac
      @mtaherac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Love marriages are not doing any better in Western culture.

    • @aisha2683
      @aisha2683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      My father is forcing me so i guess im in a forced marriage since they didn't ask for my permission before saying yes

    • @aisha2683
      @aisha2683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @xTatlTaelx my mother is emotionally blackmailing me that how ur father and 1 raised u and now ur so rude and stuff

  • @spillzuh
    @spillzuh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    This person was my chess teacher for a year. He really is a good man and it’s awesome seeing him in a big ted talk. He also now has a daughter for anyone wondering.

    • @juliaswandanner6944
      @juliaswandanner6944 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was just wondering about an update since the video is 6 years old. ❤️

  • @sarfrazashraf5912
    @sarfrazashraf5912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1786

    Arrange marriage is allowed.
    Force marriage is not.
    Simple.

    • @susiezyp
      @susiezyp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      not in practice where arranged is in fact forced, with more or less (social, psychological) pressure.

    • @aaat4873
      @aaat4873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      isn't it the same, particularly for the women?

    • @urquanoverlord2538
      @urquanoverlord2538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ok

    • @sheakmustapha4793
      @sheakmustapha4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's right. There is a difference between arranged marriage and forced marriage.

    • @sheakmustapha4793
      @sheakmustapha4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @AnisaUddin
    @AnisaUddin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    It's always Aunt Faatima.

  • @morshedaahmed8244
    @morshedaahmed8244 6 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    "You have to know the right person first before you find the right love." Inspired.

    • @mosvlogss
      @mosvlogss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Morsheda Ahmed 😂😂

    • @fatimaqasem.8820
      @fatimaqasem.8820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey sugaaaa

    • @moodmeditation4458
      @moodmeditation4458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed clean dating should not be frowned upon. You gotta know each other whome you are marrying not only family history and stability. To make all the process less stressful. Walking blind is scary let alone on a new road and it's a matter of your whole life.

    • @agnes15101968
      @agnes15101968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Once i got the advise to have long "conversations" in any situation with the prince of my heart, even if he, as a person was fantasy at that time, this will make it easier to recognize him once he crosses my way - and it worked. While "talking" to him I got to know the man I wanted to have, so when we met real life, it was a very easy decision.

    • @vincentmoriarty4634
      @vincentmoriarty4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@agnes15101968 this is such good advice and so sweet!

  • @sayzwut98
    @sayzwut98 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1235

    My parents had an arranged marriage and 46 years later are more in love then any other couple I know. They are each other's best friend.

    • @labonihira
      @labonihira 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Thats great! Unfortunately it doesnt go that good for everybody. My parents are not the happiest couple ever. They have been married for 33 years. They obviously deal with each other. They wont get divorced or anything but they arent really the happiest of couple ya know :)

    • @ramanpreetkaur6546
      @ramanpreetkaur6546 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Its all luck...not everyone is lucky

    • @Yoongisonlywife
      @Yoongisonlywife 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mine are both as weird as eachother and I guess that's why they actually work.I just hope I find someone who through all of life who don't want to let me go.

    • @Aliaahmedd
      @Aliaahmedd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @aaat4873
      @aaat4873 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for them! It's 2018!

  • @cheryldwyer6479
    @cheryldwyer6479 7 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    Randomly met Omar in a restaurant parking lot. He is such an intriguing guy! Great talk, Omar! You are so full of life!

    • @YellowSpringskings
      @YellowSpringskings 7 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Thank You Mrs. Cheryl Dwyer-Such a Heartfelt comment, but it was not random- " It was FATE that brought us together at that special restaurant" Your crew was pretty intriguing as well- give them my greetings&Thanks Again.

    • @Unclebraaad
      @Unclebraaad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hey Omar,
      Great story! Thanks for sharing. BTW I met you at MIA airport on a Sunday

    • @johnnyrocketz7808
      @johnnyrocketz7808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omar Durrani can u shoutout to me

    • @rihaanparakkal6599
      @rihaanparakkal6599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mk9 is a happy ending up with your baby brother made this he's a it was in the room to be an animator on on

  • @harrycohen2287
    @harrycohen2287 7 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    people still confuse arranged marriages with forced marriages. we have our friends setting us up for blind dates and these are no different. if you like each other you continue and if you don't you say goodbye to each other.

    • @nishatlala3990
      @nishatlala3990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      YnnyY&nne OilRyser No arranged marriage is forced? I’m sorry what? What about all the women who get married off to a random guy their family chooses for them? They aren’t given the right to choose, if they refuse they are deemed as dishonorable. If that’s not called “force” i don’t know what is.

    • @WomenofHighValue
      @WomenofHighValue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NISHAT lala as long as there is no threat of violence from her parents and/or spouse or otherwise, there is no force going on. Forced marriages are only a thing if there are such threats present. THAT is bad.

    • @skyloh258
      @skyloh258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WomenofHighValue I appreciate your explanation

  • @alishashahab5529
    @alishashahab5529 7 ปีที่แล้ว +816

    So pretty much arranged marriages are just like skipping the dating step but there still is choice

    • @sehra1234
      @sehra1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Alisha Shahab especially for girls

    • @OranJJeTofu
      @OranJJeTofu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      in a perfect world, there is a choice. The line between arranged and forced marriage is very blurry, and absolutely not as clear cut as this guy put it. It's great he had a positive experience, but just because someone felt extreme pressure/was coerced but wasn't physically forced into going along with everything doesn't mean that it wasn't forced.

    • @fatimaelmcharfi5842
      @fatimaelmcharfi5842 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alisha Shahab yup

    • @vanessasantos8379
      @vanessasantos8379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No that’s just the way he is portraying it. He’s not only a man but he lives in America. He calls it arranged marriage but...how was it? He dated as long as he wanted and when he decided to get married he had choices and got to look around. That’s what everyone does, we don’t call it arranged marriage. Just because your mommy was involved doesn’t make it an arranged marriage. Just because you’re Indian doesn’t make it an arranged marriage. In most cases your family picks for you. Ofcourse there is always a “choice” but that’s like me telling you....you have to marry someone and if you chose not to your family will hang you. For most people being disowned by the family is like dying. That’s not a choice. It’s illusion of choice. But still...what that guy did was date people like everyone else does and labeled it arranged.

    • @Cortnieamber
      @Cortnieamber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea until it becomes a forced one when you meet the guy and still don’t feel like you connect with them but still have to marry them

  • @mimma904
    @mimma904 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1686

    if arrange marriages were done right like this man presented then no one would oppose it, sadly its misused and turned into forced marriages that is why i personally dont like it!

    • @mssaarahn
      @mssaarahn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not always the case.

    • @jungkookiemonster4360
      @jungkookiemonster4360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      yo, thats a different matter tho, an arranged marriage is not a forced marriage as they are two different things. some can pretend it is but it still aint. as you said it is 'misused' aka wrongly used meaning its not that.

    • @mimma904
      @mimma904 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      jungkookie monster exactly which is sad very sad on a sidenote i notice a fellow army 😄

    • @mimma904
      @mimma904 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      It's actually not rare, if you look into the rural areas many cases can be seen also many arranged marriages have situations where parents coerce the kids emotionally blackmailing them. The reason could be anything for the kids not wanting to marry but the concept of 'log kya kahenge' or having been betrothed at early years create these situations. It gives no option to the kids of their choice. This prevails strongly in the desi or as where I'm from Pakistani society. But that said it's not like that's how EVERY marriage works, there's also good where there's. Just wanting to say that arrange marriages are rarely as this Ted presenter portrayed, in the mildest cases even if everyone's okay with arrange marriages there's restriction on speaking or getting to know you soon to be spouse and if God forbid the engagement breaks off it becomes really difficult for the girl mostly as people assume she must have been super friendly with her fiance hence she's not suitable for our family or son. Like I said the case here at the Ted talk is very exceptional and beautiful and should always be like this, with freedom and liberty to choose.

    • @jungkookiemonster4360
      @jungkookiemonster4360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      haha army's are everywhere lol

  • @user-ly7rg3ll4o
    @user-ly7rg3ll4o 6 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    If arrange marriages were all done like this then that's perfect. Sadly, in many cultures arrange marriage means the girl gets to marry the guy without having a discussion. Some don't even see their partner until the wedding day, and it's so sad. I wish more people would look at arrange marriages the way this guy does. And congrats btw!

    • @SH-vh6mq
      @SH-vh6mq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I agree with you but that's not arrange marriage that's force marriage x

    • @husnatariq6314
      @husnatariq6314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Force marriage is the new arrange marriage:(

    • @mightyhadi6132
      @mightyhadi6132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not all arrange marriages are force marriages.

    • @olivtrees8749
      @olivtrees8749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It depends on the culture. His story is how most indian arranged marriages go. The female being forced is mostly the way it is with muslim arranged marriages. With Indian Muslims it could go either way depending on the family.

    • @norwaee
      @norwaee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've barely seen any forced marriages, and infact only a minor witnessing marriages turned out to be loved marriages as I grew a bit outta my age- only learning so late. The point is arranged marriages may sound scary but they arent, the couple hangsout and talks almost months before the marriage.

  • @The_Monteiro
    @The_Monteiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Arranged marriages are perfectly fine. People just don't know the difference between arranged and forced marriages.

    • @RahulKumar-ns7jd
      @RahulKumar-ns7jd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best thing about arranged marriage is your gender won't judge you as you don't know her and its a surprise

  • @candyflossss14
    @candyflossss14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Fairytales do come true. But not everyone is as lucky as you were with arranged marriages.

    • @faizamohomed3271
      @faizamohomed3271 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      candyflossss14 ,very true , didn't work for me, but I'm glad that it works for Omar and his wife. I'm happy for them.

    • @harrycohen2287
      @harrycohen2287 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      can be said about any marriage, arranged or otherwise.

    • @AyeshaKhan-uh2gz
      @AyeshaKhan-uh2gz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      candyflossss14 but not everyone is gonna be happy in love marriage

    • @fisebilillah4406
      @fisebilillah4406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It works for a lot.
      If Islamic rulings are followed including courtship, it works.

    • @hannam8705
      @hannam8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep so true but its a good story

  • @notinaable
    @notinaable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I had an arranged marriage and we are in our 18th year, happy and more in love. God is good!

  • @Traewing
    @Traewing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I loved that he explained how it works when it's not extreme. That was beautiful.

  • @aiswaryavenugopal5764
    @aiswaryavenugopal5764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I found my love through arrange marriage... ❤️.. Now it becomes an arranged come love marriage.. And we are gonna marry on April 2020..thank God.. Please shower with blessings.. Please be with us.. Always make us to love each other..

  • @SWEETANU921
    @SWEETANU921 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My marriage was arranged not forced, its been almost 8yrs of marriage 3 beautiful kids, our home and are more in love with each other by passing day ❤️ 💕 Arrange marriages works just like love marriages 💑

  • @noor50291
    @noor50291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    In Saudi most marriage proposals happen in a wedding, a mother likes a certain girl then go all CIA investigations until they get her mother’s number then the journey begins 😀

    • @lifeisshort4777
      @lifeisshort4777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      لا تفضحنا يا ولد 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @simrnx1584
      @simrnx1584 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lifeisshort4777 😁😁😁

    • @sa7aba38
      @sa7aba38 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Exactly , then after the girl's agreement they arrange a date to see each other and after they agree on each other , marrige happens , otherwise ( if someone didn't like the other ) the prposal cancelled ..

    • @Rockzzzv
      @Rockzzzv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same in India😂

    • @quranchannel4622
      @quranchannel4622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same in Somali.. it is happening to me now lolz

  • @1234567895630
    @1234567895630 6 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    I think arranged marriages happen in Western culture too, we just don't call them "arranged marriages". But often a friend says: "hey, I know this guy. It seems very kind and he is single. Can I give him your number so you can talk to him?" When asked "how did you meet your spouse?", many people reply "through a family member or mutual friends". Now is that not an arranged marriage?

    • @rike2040
      @rike2040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      No? If I introduce my friend to someone else I don’t want to make them marry the other person. Idc if they get married or break up. Most people nowadays don’t even get married.

    • @aaat4873
      @aaat4873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No it's not!

    • @belindamak1608
      @belindamak1608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      No it's not arranged,mutual friends introduce you to a single person& the 2 singles go out on dates, and if they click exclusively date for a time period 3-12 months. they aren't any obligations ..but as the relationship progresses& both see themselves compatible marriage plans. By then they introduce each other to respective families,attend social functions.. an engagement ring is offered to the girl & 6 months time she gets married. Parents have little input in your choice of partner, however they can advise or voice an opinion.
      Otherwise you make your own bed & lie in it..You are 100% accountable for the success or failure of your marriage.
      However if mutually introduced people don't click after going out on several dates,they dump each other as they know they aren't compatible with each other.😂When you marry you know exactly what u are getting into😀.
      Traditionally arranged marriage has no dating involved, family is in it .boy will campaign that he's good loving,and girl's parents song praises. however when 2 get married reality sets it& true colours are revealed both parties. You aren't expected to jump of that ship.

    • @Dancediva240
      @Dancediva240 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      very very well explained!!

    • @deadmeme3302
      @deadmeme3302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really, friends who just casually set up two friends on a date has pretty much nothing to do with arranged marrages. They dont really care if they get married or not, arranged marrages are picked out with the specific goal in mind for them to get married. Also, arranged marrages are 100% already a thing in western culture, its just not as talked about.

  • @anewloveofficial9137
    @anewloveofficial9137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I'm okay with arranged marriage as long as I like him and there's an initial attraction at first sight. Love won't come instantly, it just depends on how much effort you put to make it work because love will just come the moment you accept and understand one's personality.

  • @studywithsove9290
    @studywithsove9290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Watching this as my heart breaks into million pieces because the love of my life is getting married and I realized that he will have a good life, but not with me. "I am happy for you baba. Knowing that you will have a good life ahead of you, is more than enough. I will always cherish you in my heart. "

    • @annemuller4499
      @annemuller4499 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry for you 😥

    • @meherk3322
      @meherk3322 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you stay happy too and get your happy ending ❤ we cant make people stay, but perhaps someone else will come who will appreciate you more ❤ please have faith

  • @purplesprite9249
    @purplesprite9249 7 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Your speaking skill and delivery of your speech is very well structured. Nice job!

  • @nhakim1
    @nhakim1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Hey Omar awesome to meet you at the masjid. excellent video thanks for recommending this video!

  • @yennguyen-uj3ri
    @yennguyen-uj3ri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    My grandmother arranged my mom to marry my dad. Every time that my mom was mad at my dad, she would blame it on grandma. On the other hand my dad didn't have anybody to blame on but himself.

    • @Jecykshaji
      @Jecykshaji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh poor husband.

    • @applelynch6980
      @applelynch6980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yen nguyen 😆😆

    • @Jecykshaji
      @Jecykshaji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Poor dad.

    • @umamd366
      @umamd366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol, that's funny

  • @TheTecknical
    @TheTecknical 7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I'm very proud to see you speak from your heart. You finally got to shine while being yourself and following your dreams!

    • @YellowSpringskings
      @YellowSpringskings 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      By far the most touching comment I have received yet here on TH-cam- Thank You Chris. Your simple but poignant comment touched my heart.Thank You for your exceptional singing of Shai's special song at my wedding.

  • @afifairfan6876
    @afifairfan6876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    My only problem is that, this isn't how it's done in most families. My parents still want me to go infront of every family that visits to see me as a potential partner for their son, whom btw, they don't even bring along! Like if the mom and sis of that guy approve then they think of getting me in contact with the guy. Now how screwed up is that? And it becomes even more annoying when i am truly not ready for marriage and my parents want me to 'just consider' every family that shows up. It's emotionally traumatic and frankly quite insulting. I mean how can you force yourself even into thinking of something you are least interested in? This is why the divorce rate in south east asia is increasing. Omar had it just fine. The guy and the girl met BEFORE the families did and had full choice to accept or decline. So yeah, let's just say that's an easy peasy version of an arranged marriage.

    • @adampaula1863
      @adampaula1863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same for all marriages ..Have tayakkul to Allah

    • @annapham8938
      @annapham8938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, you are the one who comments on the video about Fighting forced marriages and honor-based abuse.
      Love your comment by the way!

    • @samreenabbasi2504
      @samreenabbasi2504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfectly worded, girl!

    • @ihh4427
      @ihh4427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats how your family is and its not even allowed in Islam

    • @bloggerblogg5878
      @bloggerblogg5878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree this is a fairy tale like of arrange marriages it should be always like this and its won't have a problem and people can get confused

  • @dumagmelbie
    @dumagmelbie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Unfortunately not all are happy with forced/arranged marriage..luckily you found your match. Congratulations!

    • @rainbow8569
      @rainbow8569 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Melbie Dumag There is a diff b/w arranged and love marriage. Like he got to meet, see and choice by himself. that's arranged. But some people don't have the choice to choose. that's forced not arranged.

    • @randomstuff8027
      @randomstuff8027 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Melbie Dumag arrange marriage is like dating but your parents introduced you to your partner

    • @UnknownPerson-cw6cg
      @UnknownPerson-cw6cg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arranged -> a friend or matchmaker sets you up and you have the option to reject
      Forced -> same thing but you don't have an option to reject

    • @sys9208
      @sys9208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@randomstuff8027 dating with no sleeping with each other..

  • @dimitrav8601
    @dimitrav8601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    To make sure he has found happiness he should make this talk years later

  • @uneezaqureshi98
    @uneezaqureshi98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    white people: how can you marry a man who don't know?
    desi: how can you marry a man you KNOW

    • @smetrixtumblebridge2753
      @smetrixtumblebridge2753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This comment is so underrated xD

    • @prachisharmaaa
      @prachisharmaaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahaha

    • @NyanHomeschoolGirl17
      @NyanHomeschoolGirl17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Damn I know I’m late but is it actually sometimes nice to marry someone you haven’t dated? Obviously it wouldn’t work for everyone but it seems kinda cool

    • @adamseden1330
      @adamseden1330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NyanHomeschoolGirl17 Oh yeah. I married a stranger.

    • @rulesofthewild4002
      @rulesofthewild4002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Uneeza desi people are also changing their mindset, they've also started to know the person they supposed to get merry with.

  • @kaligirl1980
    @kaligirl1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved this. Anything can work as long as there's genuine chemistry, respect and deep sense of commitment.

  • @Itzeldirem
    @Itzeldirem 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    This sounds like a match-making not a forced marriage.

    • @alphafish4756
      @alphafish4756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      which is arranged marriage

    • @mightyhadi6132
      @mightyhadi6132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the title say it all.

    • @girlwithajournal9375
      @girlwithajournal9375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Itzel Direm that's how proper arranged marriages work

    • @fromspace7
      @fromspace7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He never said it was forced

  • @amalzuhair4495
    @amalzuhair4495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I found love in an arranged marriage we’re going 11 years strong

    • @antrikshachatterjee368
      @antrikshachatterjee368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U r fortunate. Thank God for it

    • @lunasworld4077
      @lunasworld4077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My parents too

    • @doomdesire3460
      @doomdesire3460 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lunasworld4077 22 yrs my parents they didn't even know each other but agreed to marrying each other 22 yrs ago, my aunty who got love marriage sometimes jealous of my mom and dad, for some love dies after marriage

  • @erikadroldan
    @erikadroldan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this really cleared up a lot of misinterpretations and was very sweet and interesting. I enjoyed it

  • @missarkell
    @missarkell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’m 25, going on 26 at the end of this year. Once I’m settled in my career I think I would go to a match maker if I haven’t met anyone yet. I’m not Asian or from a cultural background where this is common practice but I’ve tried online dating and in person and both to no avail. With a matchmaker, you know you’re both serious enough to go through that channel and to me, that’s one step down already. Yes I know that I’m young and I’m not saying I want to be married tomorrow, I want to start my career first, have good savings and get my own property before I think about marriage, but once I do that I’d like to enjoy me time with someone where we’re headed towards something serious.

    • @abhishek0o7
      @abhishek0o7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Generally HOPE leads to disappointment.

    • @kaylajames9334
      @kaylajames9334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you find one?

  • @haseenamonga7609
    @haseenamonga7609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm proud to say I have had an arranged marriage and it has been blessed... I love my husband and he loves me.... We have been through a lot challenges but we support and learn each other everyday... Any marriage needs work and loyalty

  • @alyssapicerno2473
    @alyssapicerno2473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got to talk to Omar personally, just for a few minutes, but what a pleasure it was! Such a well spoken, kind human and I look forward to speaking to him again!

  • @ashleythomas8314
    @ashleythomas8314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Met him and his wife at my restaurant in the short time we were around each other they began to teach me things about there culture and way of life. Awesome family 👨‍👩‍👧

  • @drKerry1912
    @drKerry1912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So did I. On July 8th last year, and like your matchmaker says, matches are made in heaven. I would have never found him with my own efforts, but God almighty got us together.

  • @harrisonchristie9306
    @harrisonchristie9306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Congratulations Omar! It was great to meet you and your wife at the observatory tonight!

  • @youlovemedontyou2729
    @youlovemedontyou2729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked this talk a lot! I always used to think I was open minded and that what I learned in school always had an objective background. I only just realized , while watching this video, how wrong I was. What I was taught were little scenarios, the rare cases of really unhappy arranged marriages. In my culture arranged marriages are also common and I do think that they are great. You are not being forced into something you don't want. People choosing your 'partner' are the ones that are closest to you and know you the BEST and eventually they find a really great match! Thank you for sharing your story

  • @cloroxbleach5159
    @cloroxbleach5159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was educational and full of humor, PERFECT

  • @jaz8634
    @jaz8634 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    In this case both bride and groom liked each other which is good.
    In many cases the bride and groom don't like each for various reasons, looks, no common ground, money, wrong career, no career, visa issues, language barriers, health issues or other issues and parental pressure makes them marry.

  • @wasaym3436
    @wasaym3436 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I jumped from my seat when Omar mentioned Hyderabad city (of India), happy for a fellow hyderabadi's Ted talk. And Well done for putting light to Arranged Marriages in US which if done right will be successful one, Because its a union of 2 families and not just 2 humans, so its important that both families and in sync with each other at least in few things that are important for them. happy families is what America needs more than anything...

  • @fardeenhossain3378
    @fardeenhossain3378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best videos of this decade. really loved it. awesome

  • @stecikavilliers1270
    @stecikavilliers1270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met Omar at work, his really cool and down to earth.

  • @shazy21
    @shazy21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent presentation Omar.

  • @alexaweston1978
    @alexaweston1978 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    okay, I need to say this , before watching this video I strongly disregarded arrange marriages but now I'm more open to the idea of having arrange marriage! Thank you sir !!

    • @beatinghearts9404
      @beatinghearts9404 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      nah .don't. trust me, don't drag yourself into this mess

    • @halfvolley11
      @halfvolley11 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marry me.

    • @UmmYusuf1
      @UmmYusuf1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love arranged marriages. Especially when the people involved have not found someone on there own. Why not give someone a helping hand to find happiness with a partner.

    • @doomdesire3460
      @doomdesire3460 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beatinghearts9404 still more successful than love before marriage, you have like 20 bodies before u find the right person or ever

  • @Kiimii_
    @Kiimii_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this talk! So inspiring! 😁

  • @poornimaramesh5709
    @poornimaramesh5709 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a way to tell a love story! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to him.. Especially the part about struggling to get a flight to meet her. It could have been easily seen as a bad omen, but instead he took it up as a challenge and made it. Wow!

  • @solarbody9061
    @solarbody9061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omar is an excellent storyteller

  • @corky8490
    @corky8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This doesn't sound much different from online dating. He just used a person instead of a website!

  • @j.j.w.6431
    @j.j.w.6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story, Omar. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Marcielle_Makes
    @Marcielle_Makes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this!

  • @rahamattech
    @rahamattech 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Subhanallah, I really liked the way you presented it. Allah bless you both with all the happiness in both the worlds.

  • @mehjibeenmohammad3353
    @mehjibeenmohammad3353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    excellent, well said.

  • @217jlam
    @217jlam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omar, awesome meeting albeit under odd circumstances.... great track and certainly appreciate your passion. Best of luck to you and hope to cross paths again.

  • @fatimaelmcharfi5842
    @fatimaelmcharfi5842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He said "In the name of love" and I'm singing without even thinking

  • @kiapet286
    @kiapet286 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Based on this, I think that both arranged marriages and "love" marriages are more similar than not- just in one the onus on finding the right person is on you and in the other it's on your family/matchmaker. Both have the potential to end in disaster but also to find the love of your life. I don't think it matters how you find the right person as long as they're right for you- I've found that person myself and I'm glad you did too!

  • @ssk6010
    @ssk6010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful Story Xx

  • @ek12314
    @ek12314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video !

  • @daniah5427
    @daniah5427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the sweetest story ever!

  • @lovemecom3832
    @lovemecom3832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    let God bring that special person into your life. Just wait for it.

  • @themoon9148
    @themoon9148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found my true love behind an arraged marriage too :) we are so happy and love each other so much ♥️

  • @emilyk.5664
    @emilyk.5664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First comes the right the person, then the love comes afterwards. I think holds very true in most circumstances!

  • @paulomipal
    @paulomipal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best Tedx I have ever seen...

  • @Justjoy3366
    @Justjoy3366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    People confuse arranged marriages with forced marriages

    • @competiti22
      @competiti22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this was neither

    • @SubjectULTIMA
      @SubjectULTIMA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's literally in the definition of the word
      ar·ranged mar·riage
      əˈrānjd ˈmerij/Submit
      noun
      a marriage planned and agreed to by the families or guardians of the bride and groom, *who have little or no say in the matter themselves.*

    • @sasukeuzumakinaruto1
      @sasukeuzumakinaruto1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SubjectULTIMA that's not how it works. The parents arrange the partners and the choice is given. I was given a choice and have declined three times already.

  • @Jeanmarie63126
    @Jeanmarie63126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As long as these marriages are mutually agreed upon And both parties are adults!!

  • @potatoman8763
    @potatoman8763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Arranged marriage is ridiculously underrated.

  • @anythingeverything3905
    @anythingeverything3905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More than anything, this guy just recreated perhaps enacted the entire episode of his match finding thru storytelling......
    Great job man... Very impressive

  • @tazrinahmed5326
    @tazrinahmed5326 6 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Only if all arranged marriages had happy endings

    • @mightyhadi6132
      @mightyhadi6132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      arrange marriages =/= force marriages

    • @ntwananomboweni4121
      @ntwananomboweni4121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Only if all marriages had happy endings

    • @fareehaxxx9185
      @fareehaxxx9185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lol my grandparents have been happily married for 57 years, so I guess that's living proof they do

    • @kathyjacob4902
      @kathyjacob4902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Neither does all love marriages have happy endings.

    • @dr.silikadashphd2204
      @dr.silikadashphd2204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have seen many love marraiges end badly and arrange marraige with happiness and no endings...

  • @lalnunmawia.jongtelalnunma9681
    @lalnunmawia.jongtelalnunma9681 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful and good.

  • @samrudapobbathi3074
    @samrudapobbathi3074 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did find.. and yesterday was my first anniversary... through your talk, I relived my marriage... thanks

  • @magicqueen8
    @magicqueen8 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this was so helpful to me thanks for the advice

  • @bellaib3662
    @bellaib3662 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My parents are married from 25 years now and I've never seen anyone more in love with each other than 'em till this day

  • @mariamdahlia2437
    @mariamdahlia2437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What difference it makes? U would meet someone &it clicks while u might have a girlfriend for so long & never think taking it to the next level

  • @mika4269
    @mika4269 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing btw I love it!

  • @lolafoxx7466
    @lolafoxx7466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awh this one was so sweet, I really enjoyed this story

  • @pearlsmith4532
    @pearlsmith4532 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I Seriously thought this scenario was online dating. Am I the only one who thought that? This wasn't arranged or anything like that, Just a desire for a mom who wanted her son to get married. This man went to an online dating site and found a woman, got to know her via email/ chatting etc., met in person and decided he wanted to marry her. Got consent from the families and the rest is history

    • @vrindam1247
      @vrindam1247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pearl smith uh... That's how arranged marriages work. Before the websites existed, it was a marriage bureau instead. That's all. I think like most people, you're confused between arranged and forced marriages.

  • @catherinerobilliard7662
    @catherinerobilliard7662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    How does only being together a few months constitute a marriage? Tell me again when the honeymoon period is over. Then let your wife give her opinion. Then I might believe you.

    • @nat7535
      @nat7535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd like to hear the wife's side as well. Some years down the road

  • @yugalonkar8907
    @yugalonkar8907 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    omar..thats really amazing. well said.kinda guiding light!

  • @coupleofvalue26
    @coupleofvalue26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ayee, fellow Durrani! Great talk!

  • @emmanuelraylive
    @emmanuelraylive 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    All the arranged marriages in my family have been super successful. Ironically, most of the loved marriages haven't worked. Some of them ended in bitter divorces and the others are where both people live in bitterness and regret. It's horrible. I think one of the reasons why arranged marriages are successful is because you get to discover a person and grow with them. Plus when there's a problem, the families get involved and sort it out. Of course there are arranged marriages that fail. But the ones I've seen are successful and they're happy.

  • @robbywalia2408
    @robbywalia2408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just saw this guy in the middle of Texas. I even met his mother and they were just amazing.

  • @anjujose9980
    @anjujose9980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! It's really amazing

  • @Mantim12458
    @Mantim12458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Recently got arranged with someone, whom am I thinking day in and day out. I am starting loving her .

    • @fahoodie1852
      @fahoodie1852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In sha Allah your marriage and life will be a great success

    • @Mantim12458
      @Mantim12458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fahoodie1852 she is with me now. Am married.. Thanks

    • @fahoodie1852
      @fahoodie1852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mantim12458 alhamdoulilah

  • @andreaaldrich4046
    @andreaaldrich4046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What the heck man. Why're you declining your mom's calls? Ha.

  • @TheGymVice
    @TheGymVice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great story omar thanks for sharing.

  • @ghostreaper07
    @ghostreaper07 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome talk! It was nice meeting you at the bank!

  • @jeniferjohnson374
    @jeniferjohnson374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love isn’t random tho. It’s a very conscientious choice. If two ppl meet by chance, and choose to form a relationship, then all the best. If they choose not to, then all the best as well. If two ppl whom are arranged to meet choose to form a relationship or not, then the same applies.

  • @Nasrin808
    @Nasrin808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is like a New York Times-Modern Love article. 💗

    • @sirajhajififty
      @sirajhajififty 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Nasrin how are you doing

  • @fathiros6790
    @fathiros6790 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was a arrange marrage person and i found the meaning of true love after i meet him.. he became my world..

  • @mennatarek7076
    @mennatarek7076 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so nice and adorable. Thank you for this inspiring talk. Wish you all the best in your marriage ❤

  • @drkim4077
    @drkim4077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arranged marriages are not a problem at all if BOTH SIDES are 100% willing 💜.

  • @TheUrbanNinjia
    @TheUrbanNinjia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Wow, that's a great story. Hopefully one day I can give a talk about how I met my girlfriend after we get married.
    -The LAX TSA guy

  • @shawnseepaul5413
    @shawnseepaul5413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A humorous , relatable, and great story, complete with trials and tribulations of matchmakers and moms, but in the end, a happy ending. Loved this one Omar lol
    Congrats on the wife, daughter, and blessings!

  • @madelynsage8728
    @madelynsage8728 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Me and my family are not super into arranged marriages, but I can understand the appeal. After years of getting my heartbroken my dad finally said, “Hey this guy really likes you, he’s hard-working and will treat you right, you should give him a chance”. After two years, I finally just decided to talk to him to see where it would lead, and now, I’m in the best relationship I’ve ever been in. Thanks dad!

  • @sonalipriya2005
    @sonalipriya2005 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So did my mother and father.. They both fell in love even before their marriage in the process of arranged marriage.. now they both have been together for 25+ years and trust me.. The romance, friendship, trust, commitment, and happiness they have between them is just so beautiful! 💙
    P.S- I'm from India.