Walaal.. dating in islam is haraam, it's forbidden
if you want to get married the islamic way to do it is, by the guy coming over to your parent's house asking them for their permission in getting to know you, your parent's would probably get the guy's information such as his background and family's background and they would probably accept him getting to know you.. But there should always be a third person present, because the couple, are not permitted to be alone in a closed room or go out together alone. As the hadith says 'when a man and a woman are alone together, there is a third presence, which is the Shaydaan'
The third person present in all your meetings could be your father, but since your father isn't among us no-more, Allahu u naxaristoo.. Amiin.. then if you have a older brother, or a first uncle or even your grandad, could be the third person. This would keep the shaydaan away, because if you linked or dated the guy then the shaydaan would be the third person, understand me
By the way walaal.. there is a halaal arranged marriage and there is also a haram arranged marriage.
if you arrange a marriage by suggestion and recommendation as long as both individuals involved are alright about it, then it is seen to be halaal. The other arranged marriage is when parents choose the future partner of their daughter or son.. and the couple involved are forced or have no say in it, this is seen to be xaraam, because the couple are being forced into marriage.
if you need any other information don't hesitate to ask walaal
