MESSOUD

MESSOUD is a Netherlands-based watch brand creating instruments that bring Islamic prayer times into everyday life. Its prayer watches display Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for a selected city, along with the direction of the Qibla and the Hijri calendar. The brand presents its work as part of the tradition of Islamic astronomy and timekeeping, combining practical function with a familiar wristwatch form.

The collection includes four designs, with DAWAR available in different colors. Prayer times are pre-calculated for more than 6,000 cities and can be configured according to a choice of taqweem, including methods used by regional authorities and organizations. The watches also account for daylight saving time and provide an adjustment for locations above approximately 48 degrees north latitude. Options include an audible beep and displaying the wearer’s name.

MESSOUD designs, tests, and ships its watches from the Netherlands. The company offers online resources for prayer times, the Hijri calendar, and Qibla finding, as well as product support, free shipping within Europe and the UK, and 30-day returns.