A Polish woman, Mangorzana, has married a Pakistani man, Matiullah, after their friendship on social media blossomed into love. Prior to the marriage, she converted to Islam and adopted the Islamic name Maryam. The wedding took place in a family court in Sargodha, Punjab, presided over by Judge Samar Hayat.
Mangorzana embraced Islam at Jamia Masjid Hamid Shah, with religious scholar Qazi Nigah Mustafa Chishti officiating her conversion. She emphasized that her decision to convert and marry was entirely her own, stating, “My marriage and my decision to embrace Islam are completely my own wishes.” She also affirmed that she had come to Pakistan voluntarily and faced no pressure in making these decisions.
Matiullah hails from the Manoor Hayat area of Bhalwal, and the couple’s relationship began online. Their friendship quickly developed into a romantic bond, culminating in marriage and Mangorzana’s conversion to Islam.
The story has attracted attention as an example of cross-cultural love facilitated by social media, reflecting the growing trend of international friendships leading to meaningful personal connections.
This marks the second instance this month of a foreign woman marrying a Pakistani man after converting to Islam. Earlier in November, Sarbjit Kaur, an Indian Sikh woman from Jalandhar, converted to Islam and married Naseer Hussain in Sheikhupura.
Kaur had come to Pakistan to attend the 10-day festival celebrating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Court records confirm she adopted the name Noor after her conversion.
Authorities have noted that these cases exemplify the role of social media in bridging cultural and geographic divides, enabling friendships to develop into lifelong partnerships.
Both women have publicly stated that their decisions to convert and marry were voluntary, highlighting personal choice and religious freedom. The marriages also underscore Pakistan’s growing recognition as a country where international citizens may legally marry and integrate through personal relationships and religious conversion.
Mangorzana and Matiullah’s union is expected to inspire others navigating cross-cultural relationships and reinforces the significance of personal agency in matters of faith and matrimony.
