Bilal offers a dedicated athan speaker that audibly announces the five daily prayers at the exact scheduled time and uses a color‑coded LED ring to show how soon the next prayer is approaching.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Muslims rely on phone notifications for prayer times, which can be missed, silenced, or cause distraction, leading to delayed or forgotten prayers, especially in busy or non‑muslim‑majority environments.
Solution
Bilal provides a dedicated athan speaker that audibly announces the five daily prayers at the exact scheduled time and uses a color‑coded light ring to indicate how soon the next prayer is approaching. The device operates without screens or swipes, allowing users to see at a glance whether they have ample time, need to wrap up, or must prepare for prayer. Users can dismiss the athan with a simple press, making it suitable for work, classes, or meetings. Customization of sound recordings and lighting preferences is handled through the Bilal Companion app, which connects the speaker to Wi‑Fi, selects the city and calculation method, and respects privacy by using only city‑level coordinates.
Target Audience
Bilal is aimed at practicing Muslims who need reliable, non‑intrusive reminders for daily prayers, particularly those in busy work or study environments and households seeking a shared, ambient prayer cue.
Features
- Color‑changing LED ring (green, orange, red) that visualizes time remaining until the next prayer
- High‑quality athan recordings with a growing library of options
- One‑press dismissal of the current or upcoming athan for seamless interruption handling
- Wi‑Fi connectivity and setup via the Bilal Companion app, including city selection and prayer‑time calculation method
- Privacy‑focused location handling that uses only the nearest city’s coordinates