On 5 July 2025, The Telegraph exposed NikkahGram, a UK-registered Muslim matchmaking platform brazenly advertising virgin brides under 35 as 'ideal first wives' while promoting polygamous unions of up to four spouses. The expose triggered widespread outrage, drawing attention to the platform's controversial practices and its clash with British values.
Founded in 2022, this online faith-based service targets men seeking 'shy, untouched' partners, requiring users to swear by Allah on their virginity claims. The site's operations have sparked fears of potential exploitation, coercion and domestic abuse.
