Learn about the rich tradition of marriage background checks in Northern Nigeria and how our platform modernizes this important cultural practice while preserving its core values.
What is Traditional Bincike?
Bincike is a time-honored tradition in Northern Nigeria that involves comprehensive background investigations before marriage. This practice ensures that families make informed decisions about potential unions, considering not just the individuals involved, but their families, character, and compatibility.
Traditional Process
Family elders conduct discreet inquiries
Community members share honest insights
Information gathered through trusted networks
Maintains dignity and respect for all parties
Modern Challenges
Urban migration separates communities
Limited access to trusted networks
Time constraints in modern life
Need for broader community input
How Our Platform Works
A step-by-step guide to building our community database and collecting reviews
🏗️ How We Build the People Database
1. Community-Driven Addition
Search First: Users search for someone
No Results: If person doesn't exist, option to "Add Person" appears
Only Known People: Guidelines emphasize only adding people you personally know
Complete Profile: First contributor provides all basic information
2. First Contributor Process
When adding a new person, the contributor provides:
• Basic Info: Name, age, location, state of origin, occupation, education
• Social Media: Optional social media handles for verification and context
• Family Background: Community standing and reputation
• First Review: Must provide initial community insight
• Category Selection: Choose from 5 traditional Bincike areas
3. Database Growth
• Each new person starts with 1 review (from the person who added them)
• Other community members can then find and add more reviews
• Database grows organically through community participation
📝 How We Collect Reviews
For Existing People:
Search and find the person
Click "Add Review"
Choose category and write honest insights
Submit anonymously
For New People:
First contributor must provide initial review
Sets the foundation for community knowledge
Subsequent reviewers build upon this base
🛡️ Quality Control
Guidelines Enforcement:
• Clear instructions: "Only add people you personally know"
• Community guidelines prominently displayed
• Anonymous but accountable system
• Focus on marriage-relevant information
Review Categories:
All reviews must fit into traditional Bincike areas:
1. Family Background - Lineage, reputation, social standing
2. Character Assessment - Personal behavior, moral standing
3. Health Information - Physical health, hereditary factors
5. Religious Compatibility - Faith commitment, practices
The Five Pillars of Bincike
Family Background
Investigation of lineage, social status, family integrity, and reputation within the community. Understanding the family's values and standing.
Character Assessment
Evaluation of personal behavior, moral standing, reputation, and trustworthiness through community observations and interactions.
Health Considerations
Understanding physical health, hereditary conditions, and any factors that might affect marriage or family planning.
Financial Stability
Assessment of economic capability, financial responsibility, and ability to provide for a family's needs and wellbeing.
Religious Compatibility
Evaluation of religious beliefs, practices, commitment to faith, and compatibility in spiritual matters and Islamic values.
Discretion & Privacy
All investigations conducted with utmost privacy and respect, maintaining the dignity of all parties involved throughout the process.
Privacy & Security Commitment
We understand that Bincike involves sensitive information that requires the highest level of privacy and security. Our platform is designed with multiple layers of protection to ensure complete anonymity and confidentiality.
Technical Protections
Screenshot and download prevention
End-to-end encryption for all data
Anonymous user identification
No tracking of search activities
Community Guidelines
Respectful and honest communication
Factual information only
No malicious or false information
Community moderation and reporting
Ready to Join Our Community?
Become part of a trusted community that values tradition, privacy, and helping families make informed decisions about marriage. Your contributions help preserve and modernize this important cultural practice.