Donations in the mosque: collecting Zakat and Sadaqah without cash.
At Friday prayer, during Ramadan or for building a new mosque: donations are the foundation of many Islamic communities. But more and more community members carry no cash. A donation terminal makes it possible to give donations, Zakat and Sadaqah contactlessly, too.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · by DAYAA
Why cashless donations in the mosque?
In Germany, according to the Deutsche Bundesbank, the share of cash in all payments fell from 58 % (2021) to 51 % (2023). Younger community members in particular pay almost only by card or smartphone in everyday life. If you only put out a donation box, you miss their donation – even though the will to give is there.
Giving along the rows at Friday prayer
With the mobile Dayaa Go a helper walks along the rows, just as with a familiar collection. Everyone can give by card, smartphone or watch without getting up. The moment counts: research shows that many who promise to give later then don't.
Fixed at the entrance: wall or kiosk
At the entrance or in the corridor the Dayaa Wall accepts donations around the clock – directly on the wall, without floor space. In the lobby of a larger mosque the freestanding donation kiosk Dayaa Tower catches the eye immediately.
Separate campaigns for every purpose
For every purpose you create a separate campaign in the Dayaa Management Platform – with its own text, image and amounts – and send it to the devices. Specific purposes convince: people who know what their donation is used for are more likely to give.
- General donations for the community
- Zakat and Sadaqah as separate campaigns
- Building projects, such as a renovation or a new building
- Ramadan campaigns, Iftar and relief projects
Costs and process
You buy the devices once, based on a personal quote. The software costs from €15 net per month depending on donation volume; DAYAA charges no transaction fee, the card fees are charged by SumUp. More under Pricing and on our page for mosques and Islamic organizations.
Frequently asked questions
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