minara
The islamic smart speaker for the home
For young Muslims, moving abroad for study or career often brings an exciting new chapter, but it also presents a common challenge: maintaining a strong and easy connection to their faith. Away from the familiar sounds of the Adhan and the support of their home communities, accessing reliable Islamic resources and daily spiritual practices can become difficult. This distance frequently creates a yearning for simple, modern tools that help them nurture their beliefs and feel spiritually grounded, no matter how far from home they are.
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Introducing Minara: The smart speaker for Muslims. It plays the daily call to prayer (Adhan), Quran chapters, and other faith-based content through a variety of senses
The dead-front display elegantly and VISUALLY shows information
The aromatic diffuser on top of the device creates a beautiful SCENT for the room
The perforated speakers allow AUDIBLE sound alerts
The multi-coloured LED ring illuminates to indicate alerts for the user such as countdowns until prayer times
Minara blends traditional, islamic-inspired design, with modern minimalistic style
The removable top features a refillable cartridge, which allows users to choose their aromatic notification scent
Ornamental design makes Minara a beautiful centrepiece
The "always-on" functionality ensures Minara becomes an integral part of your everyday life
Minara is a smart device that helps create a peaceful atmosphere for Islamic prayer or quiet reflection. It plays chosen sounds, like the call to prayer (Adhan) or spiritual recitations, and releases pleasant fragrances, all controlled from your phone.
Features
- Sound & Scent: Combines your selected audio with beautiful, long-lasting scents for a calming environment.
- Easy Phone Control: Simply use an app to personalize sounds, scent intensity, and schedules.
- Portable & Smart: Move it anywhere at home with its rechargeable battery; it also stores audio for offline use.
How It Works
- Connect: Link Minara to its app on your phone.
- Customize: Choose your preferred sounds and insert a scent cartridge.
- Enjoy: Minara automatically plays sounds and diffuses fragrance to create your desired ambiance.
Acknowledgements: Photography and Videography (Cate Castleton Photography), Imagery (Minara)
Date: March 2024
