Version: 1.0 | Last updated: April 2026
Contents
1. Introduction
What is MinbarLive?
MinbarLive is a SaaS platform that enables real-time translation of sermons, lectures, and podcasts into 100+ languages. It uses advanced speech-to-text and AI translation technology to allow audiences to follow content in their own language—directly on their mobile phone or computer.
Who is it intended for?
Mosques and Islamic centers — translation of Friday sermons for multilingual communities
Imams and Khatibs — reaching a wider audience without language barriers
Islamic organizations — translation of lectures, seminars, conferences
Podcast creators —subtitle podcast episodes in multiple languages
Diaspora community — following sermons from the homeland in the local language
How does it work?
Imam speaks — live, in his own language
MinbarLive listens —real-time speech-to-text Deepgram STT
AI translations —text is instantly translated into all selected languages OpenAI GPT-4o
Audience reading —each listener sees a translation in their chosen language on their phone
Supported languages
MinbarLive currently supports translation into 100+ languages , including
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
English,German,Turkish
Arabic,French,Albanian
Russian,Spanish,Italian
And many others...
Native languages spoken Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Arabic, English, German, Turkish, and others.
Interface (UI) language
The admin interface is available in 9 languages English, Bosnian/Croatian, German, Arabic, Turkish, French, Spanish, Russian and Albanian. The language can be changed in the settings.
2. Getting started
Registration
Go to app.minbarlive.com/signup
Enter your email address and password
Fill in the name of your organization, mosque, center, etc.
Confirm your email address via the link you will receive
Your account will be reviewed and approved by the team
Login
Open app.minbarlive.com/login
Enter email and password.
After logging in, you will be redirected to the dashboard.
First configuration
After the first application, we recommend
Organization→Profile — enter the full name, address and contact information of the mosque
Organization→Branding —upload your organization's logo
Settings→Defaults — select the default source language, eg Bosnian, target languages for translations
Organization→Modules —check which modules are activated for your account
3. Dashboard
Overview
The dashboard displays a quick overview of your activity
Total number of sessions —how many sermons/podcasts you have broadcasted
Languages —which languages are most commonly used
Recent activity —recent sessions and their status
Activity
Detailed view of all activities on your account—sessions, translations, Studio processing.
Alerts
System notifications about important events—expired sessions, errors, billing notifications.
4. HutbaLive — Live translation of sermons
HutbaLive is the main module for translation of sermons in real time .
Starting a new session
Open HutbaLive→Active Session or click Quick Action on the dashboard
Configure session
AI context prompt optional
Click Start Session
The session has started. The audience can join via the link.
Sharing a link with your audience
Each session has a public link to join app.minbarlive.com/join/session-id
You can share the link via
QR code displayed on the mosque screen
WhatsApp/Viber/SMS messages
Announcements on the website of the mosque
Audiences don't need an account —they simply open the link on their phone
Live session tracking
While the session lasts
See the transcript in real time
Track how many audiences are connected
You can see translations in all languages
End of session
Click End Session when the sermon is over.
The session is automatically archived.
A transcript and summary are generated
Sessions — List of all sessions
View all past and current sessions
Filtering by date, status, language
Clicking on a session opens a detailed overview with transcript and statistics
Archive
Search by keywords
Overview of summaries and SEO tags
Access to the complete transcript in all languages
Quranic mode
MinbarLive automatically recognizes when the imam is reciting the Quran and uses authentic, stored translations instead of AI translations. This ensures complete accuracy of Quranic verses.
Automatic detection — the system itself recognizes the Arabic Quranic text and switches to stored translations
Manual Quran mode — can be turned on in the session configuration for pure Quran sessions on cable, learning
Quran translations are available in 40+ languages
Audience feedback
After the session is over, the audience can leave a quick rating
Star rating 1-5
Yes/No questions about translation quality
The results are visible in the session details
5. Podcast Companion — Subtitles for live podcasts
Podcast Companion enables real-time subtitling of livestream podcasts in multiple languages.
Starting a podcast session
Open Podcast Companion→Sessions→New
Enter YouTube/Facebook livestream URL or use audio input
Select the source language and target languages
Start a session
Live Viewer
Show real-time translation for live podcast
YouTube and Facebook embed support
Published sessions (Published)
View completed and published podcast sessions
Each session gets a public subtitles page
QR / Access
Generate QR codes for audience access
Access link management
6. Studio — Video post-production
The Studio module allows adding subtitles to existing videos — sermons, lectures, seminars.
Upload video
Open Studio→Upload
Select a video file or paste the URLYouTube,Facebook,Vimeo,Rumble,Twitter,LinkedIn,Dailymotion
Select the source language and target languages for translation
Click Upload—processing starts automatically
Processing stages
The studio automatically goes through stages
Ingested —video received
Audio Extracted —audio is extracted from the video
Transcribed —speech is converted to text
Translated —the text has been translated into the target languages
Subtitles Ready —subtitles are generated in SRT/VTT format
Summarized —a summary and tags are generated
Completed —all is done
Job Detail
Video player with synchronized subtitles
Overview of all segments with original and translated text
Download subtitles in SRT or VTT format
Public Videos
Manage publicly viewable videos
Each video gets a public caption page
Exports
Download SRT/VTT files for each language
Ready to upload to YouTube, Facebook and other platforms
7. SermonAsistent — AI prepares sermons
KhutbaAsistent is an AI tool that helps imams prepare sermons using a knowledge base of Islamic sources.
New Draft
Open Sermon Assistant→New Draft
Describe the topic of the sermon or choose from the suggested topics
AI generates sermon outline using
Edit, adjust and finalize the draft
Drafts
View all your draft sermons
Continuation of work on unfinished drafts
Delete or archive
Sermon Library (Browse)
Search the database of sermons and Islamic sources
Search by topics, keywords
References
Management of sources and references
Add your own notes
8. Meetings — Minutes from meetings
Module for automatic recording and transcription of meetings.
New meeting
Open Meetings→New Meeting
Enter a meeting name and start recording
MinbarLive automatically transcribes the conversation
Meeting overview
Full transcript with timestamps
AI-generated key takeaways and action points
Possibility to share via link without the need to log in
9. Library
A central place for all your content.
Categories
All content — overview of everything in one place
Videos —Studio videos with subtitles
Sermons —KutbaLive sessions with transcripts
Podcasts —Podcast Companion sessions
FeaturedFeatured — featured content for a public page
Content management
Search and filter
Content tagging highlighted
Visibility management public/private
10. Organization
Profile
Name, description, address and contact details of your organization
Display on the organization's public page
Admins
Add and manage administrators
Assign roles and permissions
Branding
Upload logo
Adjustment of colors and visual identity
Modules
Overview of activated modulesHutbaLive,Studio,Podcast,etc.
Activation/deactivation of modules according to your needs
Hierarchy
Management of the organizational structure of the network of mosques
Parent/Subordinate Organization
Public Page
Configuring your organization's public page
Available at app.minbarlive.com/org/slug
Displays your public videos, sermons, and information
11. Settings
General settings
Language configuration
Default source language
Default target languages for translations
AI prompt presets—a gallery of context prompts for the translator
Other preferences
Notifications
Email notification configuration
Types of notifications session termination, billing, warnings
Public pages
Configuration of which pages are publicly visible
Manage SEO metadata
Defaults
Default settings for new sessions
Manage prompt presets
12. Billing
Overview
Current plan and subscription status
Consumption in the current period
Plans
Free — a limited number of test sessions
Starter —for smaller mosques
Professional —for active mosques and organizations
Enterprise —customized plan for larger networks
Invoices
View and download PDF invoices
Payment history
Costs
Detailed overview of costs per session
Division of STT transcription, translation, storage
Usage
Usage graph
Tracking quotas according to plan
13. Public pages for the audience
These pages are available to everyone without registration .
Joining a session (/join)
The audience opens the link on their phone
Selects the desired language
Follow the translation in real time
At the end of the session, he can leave a rating
Videos (/videos)
View publicly posted videos
Watch videos with subtitles in the selected language
Rewind, pause, language selection
Podcasts (/podcasts)
Overview of published podcast sessions
Live or recorded subtitle tracking
Organization page (/org/slug)
Your organization's public profile
Contents overview, contact information
14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many languages does MinbarLive support?
Over 100 languages for translations. Native languages for speech include Bosnian, Arabic, English, German, Turkish and others.
Does the audience need to install the app?
No. The audience simply opens the link in the web browser on the phone. No installation or registration is required.
Does MinbarLive use AI to translate the Quran?
No. For Quranic verses, only stored, verified translations from recognized translators are used, e.g. Besim Korkut for Bosnian, Sahih International for English. AI is not used to translate the Quran.
How do I share the link with the audience?
The easiest way is the QR code—project it on the screen/screen in the mosque. You can also send the link via WhatsApp, post on the website or social networks.
How much do translations cost?
Costs depend on subscription plan and usage volume. Detailed prices are available in the Billing→Plans section.
Can I use MinbarLive for conferences and seminars?
Yes. MinbarLive can translate any speech content live, not only sermons.
What if the internet connection drops during a session?
The session automatically resumes when the connection is restored. The audience will see the Reconnecting...status and will automatically reconnect.
How do I change the interface language?
On the login page or in settings—select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.
Is session data retained?
Yes. All transcripts, translations and statistics are permanently stored in your archive.
How do I contact support?
Write to us at support@minbarlive.com or use the contact form at minbarlive.com .
Glossary
Term | Explanation |
STT | Speech-to-Text—speech-to-text technology |
Streaming STT | Speech is converted to text in real time as you speak |
Batch STT | The speech is first recorded, and only then processed |
Original language | The language the imam/speaker speaks |
Target languages | Languages to which the translation is done |
Session | One sermon/lecture/podcast broadcast through MinbarLive |
Transcript | Written text of speech |
Preset | Pre-prepared AI prompt for translation context |
Quran mode | A special mode that uses stored Quranic translations |
On-demand translation | A translation that is triggered when the user selects a language that was not pre-prepared |
This document will be regularly updated with new functionality and more detailed instructions.