The Small Muslim Business from South Wales Now Reaching Half a Billion Muslims Worldwide

In a small industrial estate in South Wales, a simple yet powerful idea was born—one that would transform how Muslim children, and new learners connect with prayer. My Salah Mat, founded by British Muslim entrepreneur Kamal Ali, has grown from a small startup into a global movement, now reaching over half a billion Muslims worldwide.

What started as a father’s search for a better way to teach his child to pray has turned into a revolutionary faith-based learning tool—helping Muslim families across more than 40 countries embrace Salah with confidence and ease.

A Father’s Challenge Inspires a Global Innovation

Kamal Ali’s journey began with a personal challenge—teaching his young son how to pray in an engaging way. Traditional methods weren’t working, and he realised that many Muslim parents faced the same struggle.

With a background in product design, Kamal set out to bridge the gap between technology and Islamic education. The result? The world’s first interactive prayer mat, equipped with touch-sensitive technology and built-in audio guidance that walks users through each step of Salah.

“I just wanted to help my son connect with prayer. But once I saw how much it helped him, I knew other parents must need this too.” – Kamal Ali

The impact was immediate. Families found that their children not only learned faster but also became excited about prayer. Reverts and new learners also embraced the product as a welcoming, stress-free way to build confidence in their Salah.

From Prayer Mats to a Digital Learning Revolution

As demand for interactive faith-based learning grew, My Salah Mat expanded beyond just prayer mats, launching a range of products to support every stage of Islamic education:

My Quran Pad – A digital learning tool that helps children learn the Arabic alphabet, beginner words, Surahs, and Nasheeds.
Prophets of Islam Interactive Wall Art – A touch-sensitive wall display bringing the stories of the prophets to life.
99 Names of Allah Interactive Wall Art – A fun, engaging way for children and adults to learn about Allah’s attributes.

Now, My Salah Mat is taking Islamic learning online, introducing new digital features to support Muslims everywhere.

My Salah Mat Goes Online: Expanding to a Global Digital Platform

To make prayer and Islamic education more accessible than ever, My Salah Mat is launching:

An Interactive Mobile App & Learning Hub – A digital companion for My Salah Mat, featuring step-by-step Salah tutorials, progress tracking, and Islamic learning modules for children and reverts.

Live Virtual Classes & Webinars – Guided Salah workshops, parenting sessions, and Q&A sessions with Islamic educators.

Community Engagement Platform – A space where parents, teachers, and new Muslims can share their experiences, seek support, and track their progress.

Charity & Giving Initiatives – Customers can now sponsor a My Salah Mat for underprivileged Muslim children, reverts, and refugees worldwide.

From South Wales to the Global Muslim Community

What began as a small family-led initiative has become an international movement, embraced by schools, mosques, and Islamic learning centres across the UK, USA, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.

Kamal recalls a message from a grateful parent:

“My child, who used to struggle with prayer, now looks forward to it every day.”

Another revert shared how the mat helped them gain confidence in their Salah—an experience that affirmed the transformational power of interactive learning.

With growing recognition from Muslim educators and community leaders, My Salah Mat continues to make Islamic learning fun, accessible, and engaging for all.

The Future of My Salah Mat

As the company expands its reach—both in homes and online—the mission remains the same:

To make learning about Islam easy, accessible, and enjoyable—for every home, in every corner of the world.

🔗 Join the movement and explore My Salah Mat at www.mysalahmat.com