About
Salah Mate is a comprehensive, permanently free mosque management ecosystem designed to modernise how Islamic centres operate and engage their communities. The platform consists of three tightly integrated tools managed from a single dashboard: a cashless donation kiosk, a Smart TV display system, and a worshipper mobile app. The donation kiosk runs on any tablet and supports Stripe and SumUp payment processing, enabling frictionless Zakat and Sadaqah collection 24/7 with instant digital receipts. The Smart TV display automatically syncs prayer times, Hadiths, community announcements, and donation QR codes — requiring no additional hardware. The management dashboard provides real-time analytics, donation campaign creation, member management, and transparent Zakat tracking. For worshippers, the ad-free mobile app delivers accurate GPS-based prayer time alerts, an offline Qibla compass, a nearby mosque finder with facilities and events, an Islamic calendar with Ramadan and Eid reminders, and one-tap charitable donations linked directly to their local mosque. Salah Mate is PCI-compliant, GDPR-compliant, and Shariah-compliant, with bank-grade encryption and a strict no-data-selling policy. There are no setup fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no commission cuts on donations — every penny collected stays with the mosque. Trusted by institutions including Birmingham Central Mosque and the East London Masjid, it is purpose-built for mosque administrators, imams, and Muslim communities worldwide.
Key Features
- Cashless Donation Kiosks: Runs on any tablet with Stripe and SumUp integration, enabling 24/7 Zakat and Sadaqah collection with instant digital receipts and no transaction fees taken by the platform.
- Smart TV Prayer Display: Automatically syncs prayer times, Hadiths, community announcements, and donation QR codes to mosque screens — no additional hardware required.
- Real-Time Management Dashboard: Centralised control panel for real-time donation analytics, campaign creation, member management, and transparent Zakat reporting.
- Ad-Free Worshipper Mobile App: Provides accurate GPS-based prayer time alerts, an offline Qibla compass, a mosque finder, an Islamic calendar, and one-tap donations — with zero ads and no data selling.
- Zero-Cost Forever Model: No setup fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no commission cuts on donations, saving mosques £30–£100/month compared to competing platforms.
Use Cases
- A mosque replacing cash collection boxes with tablet-based cashless kiosks to increase Zakat and Sadaqah donations by removing friction for worshippers.
- An Islamic centre automating its Smart TV screens to display accurate prayer times, rotating Hadiths, and upcoming community event announcements without manual updates.
- A mosque administrator using the management dashboard to run targeted Ramadan fundraising campaigns, track donation analytics in real time, and report Zakat distribution transparently.
- Individual Muslim worshippers using the mobile app to receive accurate prayer time alerts, find the Qibla direction while travelling, and locate nearby mosques with facilities information.
- A community centre consolidating multiple paid software tools — donation management, display software, and a community app — into one free platform to redirect savings toward charitable programmes.
Pros
- Genuinely Free with No Hidden Costs: Unlike most SaaS platforms, Salah Mate charges nothing — no setup fees, no monthly plans, and no percentage taken from donations, making it immediately impactful for budget-conscious mosques.
- Proven Donation Uplift: Mosques report an average 22% increase in donations after switching to cashless kiosks, backed by real case study data from UK institutions.
- Privacy-First and Shariah-Compliant: Bank-grade encryption, GDPR compliance, and a strict no-data-selling policy give mosque administrators and worshippers full confidence in data security.
- All-in-One Ecosystem: Kiosk, TV display, mobile app, and management dashboard all sync automatically from one place, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools.
Cons
- Highly Niche Use Case: The platform is exclusively designed for mosques and Islamic community centres, making it irrelevant to broader religious or non-profit organisations.
- Dependent on Third-Party Payment Processors: Cashless donations require setting up separate Stripe or SumUp accounts, which adds an extra onboarding step for mosque administrators unfamiliar with payment platforms.
- Limited Public Information on Advanced Features: Detailed documentation on API access, integrations with accounting software, or advanced reporting capabilities is not prominently available on the public site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salah Mate really free forever?
Yes. Salah Mate charges zero setup fees, zero monthly fees, and takes no commission from donations. The platform is funded to remain free permanently, with no hidden costs for mosques or worshippers.
How does the donation kiosk work?
The kiosk software runs on any standard tablet. It integrates with Stripe and SumUp payment terminals to accept card and contactless payments for Zakat, Sadaqah, and other campaigns, issuing instant digital receipts to donors.
What hardware do I need to get started?
For the donation kiosk, you need a tablet (any model) and a compatible Stripe or SumUp card reader. For the Smart TV display, any internet-connected Smart TV is sufficient. No proprietary hardware is required.
Is the platform Shariah-compliant and GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Salah Mate is built with Shariah-compliant financial principles, bank-grade encryption, and full GDPR compliance. No worshipper data is sold or used for advertising purposes.
How do I register my mosque?
You can register your mosque directly on salahmate.com for free or book a 15-minute demo to see the platform in action before onboarding. Setup is guided and requires no technical expertise.
