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Muslim marriage biodata format (with sample for boy and girl)
A Muslim marriage biodata follows the same one-page idea as any other, with a few differences: there is no horoscope section, religious practice is usually mentioned, and a guardian (wali) is often the contact. Here is the full format, how to write each part, and a filled sample.
- Same one-page layout; replace the horoscope section with religious background.
- Sect and maslak are optional — include them only if your family considers them.
- Describe religious practice in simple, factual lines.
- Give a guardian or parent as the contact, not your personal number.
How a Muslim biodata differs
Families across India exchange biodatas before a rishta is taken further, and Muslim families are no different. The layout is the same one page, but a few sections change:
- No horoscope section. Date of birth is still included; kundli details are not.
- Religious background takes its place: sect, maslak if relevant, and practice.
- Family details are often fuller — many families mention maternal and paternal relatives and native place.
- Contact is usually a parent or guardian (wali).
- A short opening line such as “Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem” is common at the top, in Arabic or English. It is optional.
The sections in order
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Full name, date of birth, height, marital status, place of residence, mother tongue |
| Religious background | Religion, sect (Sunni / Shia), maslak (e.g. Hanafi, Shafi‘i) if relevant, practice |
| Education | Highest qualification with institution; any Islamic education (hifz, alim course) if completed |
| Occupation | Job title, employer or business, city, income range |
| Family details | Father and mother with occupations, siblings and their marital status, native place |
| About me | Three or four lines in your own voice |
| Expectations | Age range, education, deen, location, family values |
| Contact | Name and number of a parent or guardian |
Writing the religious background
Keep it factual and brief. You are giving a family enough to know whether your outlook fits theirs — not a statement of faith. A few lines are enough:
Example
Religion: Islam · Sect: Sunni · Maslak: Hanafi · Practice: Offers namaz regularly, reads the Quran
Example
Religion: Islam (Shia) · Practice: Practising, observes fasts in Ramzan
Some families also mention hijab or beard. These are personal and entirely optional; if you include them, keep to a single plain word or phrase. If sect or maslak does not matter to your family, simply write “Islam” and leave the rest out.
Family details that Muslim families often include
- Father’s name and occupation (e.g. “Mohd. Arif Khan, retired Section Officer, Railways”)
- Mother’s name and occupation
- Brothers and sisters, with education or work and whether they are married
- Native place and current city (e.g. “Native: Rampur, UP; settled in Lucknow”)
- Optional: paternal and maternal uncles (chacha, mamu) if your family customarily mentions them
- Family type — joint or nuclear
Sample Muslim marriage biodata — boy
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem · Biodata
Personal details
| Name | Mohammed Faizan Qureshi |
| Date of birth | 11 June 1995 |
| Height | 5′ 10″ |
| Marital status | Never married |
| Lives in | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Mother tongue | Urdu |
Religious background
| Religion | Islam (Sunni, Hanafi) |
| Practice | Offers namaz regularly, reads the Quran |
Education & occupation
| Education | B.E. (Civil), Osmania University |
| Occupation | Site Engineer, L&T Construction, Hyderabad |
| Income | ₹8 – 10 Lakh per annum |
Family
| Father | Mohd. Irfan Qureshi — retired Section Officer, Railways |
| Mother | Shabana Begum — homemaker |
| Siblings | One elder sister, married, teacher in Bengaluru; one younger brother, B.Com student |
| Native place | Gulbarga, Karnataka |
| Family type | Nuclear |
About me
| I work as a site engineer on metro projects in Hyderabad and enjoy seeing plans turn into real structures. I play cricket on Sundays, love biryani nights with family and try to read a little every day. I value deen, honesty and respect in a home. |
Expectations
| Age 22–27, graduate or above, practising, from a religious and respectful family. Kind and close to family. |
Contact
| Father | Mohd. Irfan Qureshi — 98XXXXXX21 |
Sample only — all names, dates and numbers are invented.
Sample Muslim marriage biodata — girl
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem · Biodata
Personal details
| Name | Ayesha Siddiqui |
| Date of birth | 2 October 1998 |
| Height | 5′ 3″ |
| Marital status | Never married |
| Lives in | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Mother tongue | Urdu / Hindi |
Religious background
| Religion | Islam (Sunni) |
| Practice | Practising; wears hijab |
Education & occupation
| Education | M.Sc. (Chemistry), Aligarh Muslim University |
| Occupation | Lecturer, private degree college, Lucknow |
Family
| Father | Dr. Anwar Siddiqui — dentist, private practice |
| Mother | Nasreen Siddiqui — government school teacher |
| Siblings | One younger brother, MBBS student |
| Native place | Barabanki, UP |
| Family type | Nuclear |
About me
| I teach chemistry to undergraduate students and enjoy making difficult topics simple. I love Urdu poetry, cooking with my mother and gardening. My family and faith are central to my life, and I hope to build a peaceful, caring home. |
Expectations
| Age 26–31, well-educated and settled, practising, of good character and from a family with similar values. |
Contact
| Father | Dr. Anwar Siddiqui — 94XXXXXX08 |
Sample only — all names, dates and numbers are invented.
Expectations: wording that works
For a boy’s biodata
Age 22–27, educated (graduate or above), practising, from a religious and respectful family. Should be kind, homely and close to family.
For a girl’s biodata
Age 26–31, well-educated and settled in his work, practising, of good character, from a family with similar values. Should be respectful and supportive.
Avoid any mention of mahr expectations, dowry (jahez) or the other family’s wealth. Dowry is illegal in India, and such lines put off exactly the families you want to hear from.
English, Urdu, or both?
English is the most widely shared format and works for families across regions. Urdu is common in many North Indian and Hyderabadi families, and some prefer Hindi. A good option is to prepare the same biodata in two languages and send whichever suits the other family. If you use Urdu, make sure the font is embedded in the PDF so the text displays correctly on every phone.
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Last updated 18 September 2026 · Biodata for Marriage team
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