Frequently asked questions
Do we need to buy equipment?
Sadā uses the camera already facing the minbar and the mosque's mixing desk. You only need a computer to run it.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Sadā is free software.
Where does the stream go?
To the mosque's Facebook page, and to other platforms if needed. A copy is kept at the mosque.
What if the khutba starts early or late?
Sadā does not start on the clock alone: it waits until the speaker is at the minbar and speaking. The imam or a designated person can also start or stop the stream from their phone.
Are worshippers filmed?
No. Only the minbar is in frame, and the prayer is not broadcast.
What about salat al-janaza?
By default it is neither broadcast nor recorded. It is only at the request of the imam or the family, on a plain screen, and never turned into clips.
Are the translations reliable?
They are produced by a model, so the imam reviews them before anything is published. Verses are quoted in the Hamidullah translation.
Can Sadā be used for lessons too?
Yes, durus and talks can be streamed the same way. A guest speaker is asked for consent first.