بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ
Understand the khutbah. Live.
The imam preaches in Arabic. The congregation reads the translation in their own language - nine languages, from Swedish and English to Somali and Turkish - straight on their phone via a QR code. No app required.
Free for mosques·Donation funded·No advertising
The problem
Many do not understand the sermon.
For young Muslims born in Europe, for those new to the faith, and for everyone who does not speak Arabic as a first language, the message of the week is often lost. The khutbah is the heart of the Friday prayer, but language builds a wall.
The result is a generation that attends the mosque yet leaves without having understood what the imam said. Minbar takes that wall down, without changing the khutbah itself.
وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا بِلِسَانِ قَوْمِهِ
"We have never sent a messenger except in the language of his people."- Qur'an 14:4
How it works
Three steps. No fuss.
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The imam preaches
In Arabic, exactly as always. A small microphone picks up the voice. Nothing about your khutbah changes.
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AI translates in real time
The speech is turned into text and translated straight into several languages, staying faithful to the meaning.
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The congregation reads
Scan the QR code at the entrance, choose a language, read while the imam speaks. No app, no sign-in.
No app required. Open the camera, scan, read.
Languages
Nine languages today. More on the way.
- Svenska
- English
- Soomaali
- Türkçe
- Deutsch
- Dansk
- Norsk
- Suomi
- Eesti
The khutbah archive
Every khutbah saved. Every theme searchable.
Every khutbah is archived automatically along with its translations. AI extracts themes, recurring verse references and a short summary, so the congregation can go back, share it on, and keep reflecting during the week.
- Full text in Arabic plus translations
- Automatic tagging of themes and verse references
- Searchable history for the whole congregation
Patience in times of trial
The imam reminds the congregation that patience (sabr) is not passivity, but active reliance on Allah through hardship. He ties it back to Surah Al-Asr…
Pricing
Free for mosques.
Minbar is funded by donations. No lock-in, no advertising, no hidden fees. We are building this for the ummah, not for profit.
- Unlimited Friday khutbahs
- All languages included
- Full archive with AI analysis
- Support in English, Swedish and Arabic
Support the project - help fund continued development through a donation.
Common questions
Questions and answers
Does the congregation need to download an app?
No. You scan the QR code at the entrance or open the mosque's link in the browser. It works on any phone, with no account and no sign-in.
Which languages are available?
Nine languages today: Swedish, English, Somali, Turkish, German, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Estonian. More are on the way.
How accurate is the translation?
Minbar translates the meaning in real time and stays faithful to it, but every translation is approximate. The imam's words in Arabic are what counts - the translation is an aid to understanding, not a religious source.
Is it live?
Yes. The text appears a few seconds after the imam speaks, passage by passage, while the khutbah is in progress.
Does it work at any mosque?
It works at mosques that have registered - registration is free and takes about a minute. If your mosque is not on yet, ask the board to register at getminbar.com/start.
Is special equipment or an interpreter needed?
No. The imam's phone is enough. No headsets, no booths and no interpreter per language - the AI translates into every language at once.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Minbar is free for mosques and congregations, funded by donations, with no advertising.
Is the khutbah recorded, and where is it stored?
Yes. Every khutbah is archived with audio and translations in the mosque's own archive, so the congregation can go back and read it later. Only the imam can start and stop a broadcast, using the mosque's own key.
Does the imam need training?
No. The imam presses Start before the khutbah and preaches exactly as usual - no headset, no software to learn. Getting started takes one Friday.
Book a demo
Let your congregation understand every word.
Fill in the form and we will get back to you within 1-2 working days. We will show you how Minbar works in practice and help you get started before next Friday.
Questions first? hej@getminbar.com