About The Salafi Masjid
A community rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, serving Birmingham and beyond.
The Masjid
The Salafi Masjid, also known as Masjid as-Salafi, is located in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom. It has served the local Muslim community for decades as a place of worship, learning, and brotherhood.
The masjid is committed to the methodology of the Salaf — the earliest generations of Muslims — following the Quran and Sunnah as understood by the Companions of the Prophet (may Allah be pleased with them all).
Regular activities include the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah khutbah, weekly lessons in aqeedah, fiqh, tafseer, and Arabic language, as well as community events, Quran circles, and youth programmes. The masjid hosts scholars and students of knowledge from around the world for lectures and seminars.
Why This App Exists
Community members were missing Janazah prayers because word didn't reach them in time. Newcomers didn't know when the weekly lessons were. Parents couldn't find youth programme schedules. Information was scattered across WhatsApp groups, notice boards, and word of mouth.
This app solves a simple problem: keep the community connected to their masjid. One place for prayer times, announcements, events, and the Qibla direction. No social media noise. No algorithms deciding what you see. Just direct communication from your masjid to your pocket.
It was built by members of the community, for the community. Every design decision — from the calm colour palette to the offline-first architecture — was made with the real needs of congregants in mind.
Our Principles
Privacy Is Non-Negotiable
We don't track you. We don't profile you. We don't sell your data. There are no analytics SDKs, no advertising networks, no telemetry. Your location is used only on your device to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction — it never leaves your phone.
No Ads, No Monetisation
This app will never show advertisements. There are no premium tiers, no in-app purchases, no subscription fees. Every feature is free, for everyone, forever. This is a sadaqah jaariyah — an ongoing charity whose reward continues beyond this life.
Accessibility for All
Our community includes elderly congregants, people with visual impairments, and those who aren't tech-savvy. The app uses high-contrast colours, large touch targets, clear typography, and VoiceOver/TalkBack support. If your grandfather can't use it comfortably, we haven't done our job.
Ihsan in Every Detail
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed Allah has prescribed ihsan (excellence) in everything." This app is not a rushed utility — it's a carefully crafted experience. From the atmospheric prayer gradients to the spring-animated bottom sheets, every interaction has been considered.
Offline-First, Always
The app works without an internet connection. Prayer times calculate locally. Cached announcements and events remain readable. The Qibla compass needs no network. Your relationship with prayer should never depend on a cell signal.