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Free Japanese Books On Islam Available Now
Islam is perhaps the most talked-about religion in the world and Japan is no exception. I know many Japanese friends and acquaintances who want to know more about Islam and the teachings it offers not just to Muslims but to humanity as well. However, as you all might know, the Japanese people are generally shy. […]
Why Do I Love Japan As A Muslim?
Why do I love Japan as a Muslim? This question is so simple, yet it is one of the most complex questions I have ever faced in my whole lifetime. This statement may be strange for some folks. However, I started loving this country the moment I landed here as a graduate student some 23 […]
19th All Japan Annual Quran Competition
Japan Islamic Trust ( Masjid Otsuka ) will organize 19th All Japan Annual Quran Recitation and Memorization Competition for Children and Adults. Same as last year it will be held on Sunday, 30th December and on Monday, 31st December 2018 with cooperation of Arabic Islamic Institute Hiroo, Tokyo under the sponsorship and support of Muslim World League, […]
How to Save Your Kids From Hellfire?
How to save your kids from hellfire? That is a topic I have been thinking about quite often lately? This question is not related to our kids, but their kids and their kids. And, the list goes on and on. We are responsible for the coming generations who will come after us until the Day […]
Stopping Distribution of Copies Of Quran In Japanese
We are announcing with a heavy heart that we have to stop copies of the Quran in the Japanese language due to some unavoidable reasons. We had started the project several years ago and, Alhamdulillah, we have distributed copies of the Quran in the Japanese language along with other books to non-Muslim Japanese and friends […]
Spreading The Light Of Islam To The Lonely Ones
I was struck by a recent article published in The New York Times. The writer conducted an extensive research on the elderly people in Japan and the way they live in the final years of their lives– while facing lonely deaths. Japan, as you all know, is the most rapidly aging society in the world, […]
To Send Copies Of The Quran in Japanese Or Not To Send: That Is The Question
Alhamdulillah, as you all may know we have been sending copies of the Quran in Japanese language along with other books to the Japanese or friends of Japanese people all over the world who want to understand the message of Allah directly from the book He revealed to His Prophet Muhammad (saw). However, for the […]
Five Tips For Reading the Quran
Alhamdulillah, we have viewers from all over the world who give us valuable feedback and suggestions on how to improve this website for the benefit of other readers. Recently, we got somewhat long comment from one of our reader in Malaysia on how to read Quran properly. These comments about tips for reciting the Quran […]
Winning Our Children Back To Islam
Winning our children back to Islam is such an important topic in the every day lives of Muslims that I wanted to share this amazing lecture by Br. Jeffrey Lang with you all. This is indeed the need of the hour as so many of us, actually, do not know the right way to raise […]
Why Islam Is Better Than Christianity, Hinuism, Judaism Etc.?
Muslims, Christians and Jews all believe their religion to be the truth and the best way of life. Through dialogue and debate, each may attempt to make the case for their respective faith. What argument can be made on behalf of Islam? Why is Islam better? While it is true that Islam has many wonderful […]
How To Have a Better Death? An Islamic Perspective
How to have a better death? This is the question touched upon by The Economist in one of their recent editions. I curiously tried to sift through the essay to get a better appreciation of their views on this very important issue for all of us, whether Muslims or non-Muslims, as all of us are, […]
Why Should We Believe In Allah Alone?
While looking for some material about the oneness of Allah as to why we need to believe in one God alone, I came across the following article well written by a Muslim scientist. Please share it with your non-Muslim friends if possible. Importance of Believing in Allah alone In fact, this is THE most important […]
Offering Copies Of Quran In Japanese Language
Alhamdulillah, for the last several years, we have been distributing copies of the Quran in Japanese language for free. We dispatch these copies of the Quran in Japanese language along with few other books related to Islam, to not-yet-Muslims or new Muslims who would like to have first hand knowledge of what Quran has to […]
17th All Japan Annual Quran Recitation Competition To Be Held In Tokyo
Japan Islamic Trust (JIT), with the collaboration of Arabic Islamic Institute, Tokyo is going to hold its 17th All Japan Annual Quran Recitation Competition at the institute`s premises in Tokyo on December 30-31. The event hopes to attract more than 300 contestants from all parts of Japan who plan to recite few verses of the […]
Eid Mubarak To Our Online Readers/ Visitors
Assalamu alaikum Dear Brothers, Sisters, My special greetings and Eid mubarak to you all. I pray to Allah that He may shower us with His immense bounties. But, please do not for4get bout the porrt who need your financial or any other help to celebrate this Eid of sacrifice.
Annual Quran Conference Held at Tokyo Masjid
Human Manner Research Academy Japan organized the annual Quran Conference 2016 at Tokyo Masjid on May 22, 2016. The main theme of the conference was “Spirit Of Freedom To Bring Peace By Qur’an”. Large number of local Muslim residents as well as Japanese people from Tokyo and surrounding areas participated in the conference. Following is […]
United We Stand Divided We Fall
Today, I wanted to discuss a disturbing phenomenon among some of the Muslims here in Japan. Unfortunately, the problem is not specific with the Muslims in Japan. Rather, it is a universal issue. Like in our own countries, Some of the Muslims are divided on the basis of their sect, their culture and what not. […]
Introducing Halal Food Directory In Japan
Alhamdulillah, we are glad to introduce to you the largest halal directory in Japan where you can find all types of halal restaurants, halal friendly hotels, guest houses, travel agencies catering to Muslim customers, halal products and other related information – all in one place. Some other website claim to offer you lot of information […]
Let`s Introduce The Most Successful Man Ever To Japanese People
We, the Muslims as well as non-Muslims in Japan and elsewhere, often talk about THE most successful people in our times as well as in the bygone days who not only achieved larger-than-life goals in their lifetimes, but also influnced millions and billions of people. In our recent history, the very first name which comes […]
Representation of Islam And Muslims In The Japanese Media
A few weeks ago, I mentioned in these pages that the Muslims living in Japan do not have any major problems while engaging in their religious or business activities in the country, the fact largely remains the same despite the recent killings of two innocent Japanese by ISIS in Syria. There is no doubt that, […]
Eid ul Fitr Greetings From The Japanese Muslims Community
On behalf of all the Japanese Muslims community, we would like to express our heartfelt Eid greetings to you, your friends and family. May Allah shower upon us the blessings of this blessed occasion.
The Story Of An Amazing Dog
Do you know what makes this dog so amazing? It was a long road trip. We spoke about some interesting subjects. Even though I had worked with the older gentleman on a number of projects, I didn’t really think I knew him, until now. As we approached the last hour of our drive, I saw […]
How To Keep An Eye On Fraudulent Halal Food/Meat Suppliers
For the Muslims in Japan as well as the foreign Muslim tourists to this island nation, it is important to make sure that they are actually consuming 100% Halal food/meat while roaming here and there in different parts of the country. In fact, the above statement is harder than it sounds. It is difficult to […]
Dealing With Ex-Muslims/Non-Religious Muslims In Japan
The Muslims in Japan have only recently started thinking seriously about their future and that of their children and grandchildren in the country. As practical measures to solve the growing issues the Muslim community is facing in the country, they have started imparting religious education to their children in the hope of preserving the religious […]
During Ramadan, Dates Get Special Status
Ever since my childhood, I have watched at least one fruit which is being served no matter where we go during Ramadan for Iftar. That fruit is dates (a speciality of Middle Eastern cultures). It is served at the time of Iftar almost at every table. The dates have got an almost ubiquitous status. You […]
To Fast Or Not To Fast; That Is The Question
“Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur’an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, […]
Ramadan Mubarak To All Muslims
I, on behalf of the staff at JapaneseMuslims.com website, sincerely want to greet you all Muslim brothers and sisters in Japan and elsewhere on the special occasion of Ramadan. I request all who read this blog on and off to make this sacred month of Ramadan a very special occasion in their lifetimes. It should […]
Islam Is Growing Big In Japan
Recently, I got a chance to look at the following beautiful video about the growth of Islam in Japan. Some of Japanese Muslims expressed their views about how they perceived Islam and how they decided to choose Islam as their faith. Islam growing big in Japan. 投稿者 livza-doll
Introducing Yuai International School In Tokyo
Just a few short steps away from the famed Tokyo Masjid and in the adjacent street, lies a seemingly unimpressive building on the left side of the street. This is Yuai International School which has been imparting education to Muslims and non-Muslims alike from all creeds and nationalities for the past few years now. The […]
Getting Ready For The Upcoming Ramadan In Japan
Now, Alhamdulillah, again, it is the time to start preparing for the upcoming Ramadan in Japan and elsewhere. This time of the year can be a life-changing experience for all of us if we really strive hard enough to do so. To celebrate the occasion properly, most of the mosques in Japan are already planning […]