The difference in short
| Digital (LED) clock | A ready-made wall unit that shows the time and prayer times in lit digits. You buy it, and features vary by model. |
|---|---|
| TV screen | A TV or display with a player device that shows prayer times, the iqamah and adhkar in large type. The software can be free, like Mawqet. |
| Usually best for | A clock if you want adhan sound and a simple unit with no setup; a screen if you have a TV and want a clearer display with iqamah and adhkar. |
Point by point
| Point | Digital (LED) clock | TV screen with Mawqet |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | The clock itself, bought | A TV or display, plus an Android TV, TV box or browser; the software is free |
| Readability | Lit digits; size depends on the model you buy | Large numbers across the whole screen, portrait or landscape |
| Information | Time, prayer times and date; some models add temperature | Prayer times, Hijri and Gregorian dates, the next prayer, and Jumuah |
| Iqamah | Depends on the model | A large countdown after the adhan, set per prayer in minutes or as a fixed time |
| Adhkar | Usually not | Adhkar after prayer in clear pages, then back to the times |
| Adhan sound | Some models have a speaker for the adhan and iqamah | Mawqet plays no sound; the screen is a display only |
| Power cuts | Many models keep the time | Relies on the device clock; connect it to the internet so it resets itself after a cut |
| Look | Fixed | Six designs in several colors, in Arabic or English |
| Setup | Clock buttons or its remote | The TV remote on the screen itself, no account |
When a digital clock fits
- You want the adhan sound or an iqamah alert from the device itself.
- There is no space or power point for a TV, or you want a small unit.
- Power cuts are frequent and there is no internet to reset the time.
Before buying, check that the clock supports your country’s calculation method and that setting the iqamah is easy.
When a TV screen fits
- You have a TV or display not in use, so the only purchase, if the TV is not Android, is a player device.
- You want an iqamah countdown readable from the back of the mosque, and adhkar after prayer.
- You want to choose the design and orientation, or show it in English for a mixed congregation.
The Mawqet screen works offline after download and calculates prayer times for any city in the world with 12 calculation methods, using the Umm al-Qura table for Saudi cities. It dims automatically after the Isha adhkar until half an hour before Fajr.
Which device suits a mosque screen?
- An Android TV: install the Mawqet app on it directly.
- Any TV with a TV box running Android 6 or newer, connected over HDMI: install the app, or open the HTML file in a compatible browser.
- A smart TV with a browser: open the web version or the HTML file; this depends on the TV’s browser and system.
- A computer or mini PC connected to the screen: open the HTML file and show it full screen.
Does the screen work without internet?
Yes. The app and the HTML file work offline after download, and the web version works offline after its first visit. A connection only helps the device keep its clock right. If the mosque has no internet, set the device’s date and time by hand and check them after any power cut.
How to start with a TV screen
- Download Mawqet from the download page: an app for Android TVs and TV boxes, or an HTML file for any browser.
- Press OK on the remote and choose the city, calculation method and iqamah for each prayer.
- Choose the design and orientation, and turn on automatic time on the device.
Full steps are in the setup guide, and common iqamah times in how long between the adhan and the iqamah.
Frequently asked questions
Is a TV screen better than a mosque clock?
It depends on what you need. A screen is clearer and shows the iqamah and adhkar; a clock is simpler and may play the adhan. If you have a TV, a screen with free software like Mawqet costs nothing.
Does Mawqet play the adhan sound?
No. Mawqet is a display only: prayer times, the iqamah countdown and adhkar, with no sound.
What happens to the screen in a power cut?
The screen comes back with the power and relies on the device clock. Connect the device to the internet and turn on automatic time so the time stays right.
Does a mosque screen work without internet?
Yes. The Mawqet app and HTML file work offline after download; a connection only helps keep the device clock right.
Do I need special hardware for a mosque screen?
No. An Android TV, any TV with an Android 6 or newer TV box, or a computer with a browser is enough.
