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PROPOSAL FOR
MASJID AL-HUDA project,
Kyoto, Japan
By
AL-HUDA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Ippan Shadan Houjin # 1300-05-014934
May, 2017
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Contents
Page
Introduction and Motivation………………………………………...………………… 1
Scope and expected outcomes……………………………………….………………… 1
Founder and operator………………………………………………………..………… 2
Association………………………………………………………………………….… 2
Organization Chart: …………………………………………………………………… 2
Objectives……………………………………………………………………………… 3
Activities…………………………………………………………………………….… 3
Masjid Al-Huda Committee (17 Member) …………………………….……………… 4
Timeframe …………………………………………………………………………..… 5
Project Budget ………………………………………………………………………… 5
Target House…………………………………………………………………...……… 6
Campaign Plan and Fund……………………………………………………………… 9
Financial Situation……………………………………………………………….…… 9
How can you help us? …………………………………………..…………………… 10
Donation Appeal…………………………………………………………………….… 10
Bank Accounts………………………………………………………………………… 11
Contact Information…………………………………………………………………… 11
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1- Introduction and Motivation
We, as a Muslim community in Japan, in an immediate need for a Masjid that plants the true
Islamic faith and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص in the minds of our children, especially for Muslim
families with permanent residence in Japan (a country where most aspect of Islam and its teachings are
totally absent). We have a dream to establish a new (even small) Masjid.
The nearest Musalla to Uji city is located about 15 km far, at Kyoto city, which makes it hard to
attend the five-times congregational prayers, or accompanying kids to the Musalla. In addition, the
small area of the Musalla (basement floor area) cannot accommodate the big congregation on Friday
prayers, which lead many people to pray near the entrance, causing inconvenience for the passersby,
and the neighbors in the upper floors and residents in the nearby buildings.
The increased number of Muslims especially with permanent residence is the impetus to establish
Al-Huda Muslim Association. The association aims to serve the Muslim community, and build the
first Masjid in Kyoto.
According to Islamic fiqh, Masjids must be waqf for the sake of Allah (swt), however, the
Japanese law does not recognize the waqf system, so any estate must be owned by individuals,
corporations, or associations. Al-Huda Muslim Association has been established to be a legal entity,
entitled to possess an estate (the planned Masjid) under the ownership of the association, to obviate
any future problems pertinent to sole proprietorship, such as the case of death, or forfeiture in case of
bankruptcy. In addition, the association is an independent entity, managed by board of directors,
elected by different Muslim community, and has internal constitution with clear vision and goals. The
association is also a not-for-profit organization, under the supervision of the Japanese Ministry of
Justice, authorized to conduct different educational and dawaa activities.
2- Scope and expected outcomes
The expected result after the completion of Masjid Al-Huda project are:
1- Masjid Al-Huda, in-Sha-ALLAH, will become one of the catalysts to the spread of Islam in Japan.
2- Masjid Al-Huda, in-Sha-ALLAH, will be a true bona-fide masjid that form united strong Muslim
community. This Masjid will be a place where Muslims can gather and worship, learn and serve
the community. At the same time, it will become the most unique and welcoming place for the
Japanese public to communicate frankly with local muslims and to discover the history, facts and
true beauty of Islam.
3- The future of Islam in Japan lies in the hands of the next generation of Muslims who are born or
raised here and fully understand the inner workings of Japanese society. However, the role of the
adult generations is to create a suitable environment for Muslim youths to learn Islam and develop
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communication skills to become the voices of Islam and protect their lives as Muslims in Japan.
Masjid Al-Huda is in-Sha-ALLAH, expected to achieve this goal.
3- Founder and operator
Al-Huda Muslim Association is the founder and operator of this project.
4- Association
Name: Al-Huda Muslim Association (in Arabic: جمعية مسلمي الُهدى , in Japanese: 一般社団法人アル
フダムスリム協会 ).
Registration: Al-Huda Muslim Association is an officially registered organization in the Japanese
government, with registration number 1300-05-014934 issued from the Regional Legal Affairs Bureau,
Uji branch, Kyoto prefecture on April 27, 2017. The association includes 17 founding members from
different countries. Al-Huda Muslim Association is independent entity that is not a branch under any
other association and it has no branches.
Purpose: Al-Huda Muslim Association aims basically to build (buy) the first Masjid in Kyoto
prefecture, Japan. Our association also aims to introduce the Islamic religion to the non-Muslims
Japanese on the basis and principles of Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu Alayhi
Wa Sallam).
Address: Maison KIKU 306, 17-2 Gokasho-Nishiura, 611-0011, Uji, Kyoto
Website: http://www.ujimuslim.net
Executive committee (17 regular members): Indonesia (11), Egypt (4), Malaysia (1), Japan (1)
Representative: Ahmed Alyeldien, President
5- Organization Chart:
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6- Objectives
1. Introduce the Islamic religion to the non-Muslims Japanese on the basis and principles of
Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.
2. Raising and educating the children of resident Muslims and visiting students based on the
Islamic religion in a country where most aspects of Islam and its teachings are totally absent.
3. Establishing good relationships among Muslims, and with non-Muslims Japanese (in the
light of Shariaa’eh), to promote a better understanding of Islam, remove any
misunderstanding about Islam, and contribute to the dissemination of its true teachings.
4. Support the new Japanese Muslims by provide guidance and counseling, and follow-up with
them in order to establish the right Islamic faith in their hearts, rendering them good
preachers for their community.
7- Activities
Al-Huda Muslim Association is entitled to perform the following activities:
1. Performing the Five-Times prayers, Friday prayer, Eid prayers, and all other Islamic rituals
and activities.
2. Religious activities for children and adults, such as classes for memorizing Quran, and
studying Hadith, Tafsir (Quran exegesis or explanation), Al-sīra al-Nabawiyya (Prophetic
biography), and so forth. (especially for kids from different countries on Saturdays and
Sundays).
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3. Teaching the principles of Islam in a country where awareness and the sense of belonging to
Islam are absent. We, the Muslim community in Japan, in an immediate need for an Islamic
organization plants the true Islamic faith and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص in the minds
of our children. Children are negatively impacted by what they see daily in the school and in
the Japanese society and unfortunately believe it is permitted. Parents only cannot provide
the right guidance for teenagers; however, the Masjid, as a gathering place for children of the
same age group and the same culture, can instill the right Islamic principles in a society full
of concepts that are contrary to Islamic principles and faiths, especially for Muslim families
with permanent residence in Japan.
4. Educational objectives:
Teaching Arabic language to Arab children. Due to their early age in Japan, most
of them are fluent in Japanese but can’t read and write Arabic well.
Teaching Arabic to Muslims who aren’t native Arabic speakers.
Teaching the basics and rules of the Arabic language for Japanese interested in
studying Arabic language and culture.
5. Preaching and guiding Muslims, and invite (Dawaah) the non-Muslim Japanese to Islam,
especially those who have negative image about Islam promoted by mass media. In this
reagard, the Masjid as a competent authority to answer the questions of the non-Muslim
Japanese people will has more credibility.
6. Holding social events with the Japanese community ( for example, Iftar party during the
month of Ramadan where non-Muslim Japanese are invited to listen about Islam).
7. Help in managing the affairs of Muslim society by collecting Zakaa, Udiha (Sacrifice) ,
marriage contract, help in issuing certificate of embracing Islam (after uttering Shahadaa),
providing guidance for Islamic graves and Coffins, and so forth.
8- Masjid Al-Huda Committee
Mr. Ahmed Alyeldien, President (Egyptian)
Mr. Welly Naptali, Vice-President (Indonesian)
Mr. Tri Sambodo, Director (Indonesian)
Mr. Badar Beth Werek, Founding member (Indonesian)
Mr. Redoyan Refli, Founding member (Indonesian)
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Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Ahmed, Founding member (Egyptian)
Mr. Hidayat Panuntun, Founding member (Indonesian)
Mr. Mohd Fadli Bin Mokhtar, Founding member (Malaysian)
Mr. Didi Tarmadi, Founding member (Indonesian)
9- Timeframe
Description of Work Start and End Dates
Phase One Establishing the legal Organization Completed 27 April, 2017
Phase Two
Donation
Campaign
“Declaration of Intention”
Announcement of the Donation Appeal-1
Start, 16 May, 2017
Launch Crowd-Funding Campaign
Announcement of the Donation Appeal-2
Build Network with other Islamic
Societies
Call Donation From Islamic Countries
Announcement of the Donation Appeal-3
Phase Three Reserve or Buy the proposed house
Phase Four Renovation
10- Project Budget
Description of Work Anticipated Costs
Phase One Establishing the legal Organization ¥ 300,000
Phase Two Donation Appeal ¥ 200,000
Phase Three Buy the proposed house ¥ 30,000,000
Phase Four Renovation ¥ 7,000,000
Total ¥ 37,500,000
11- Target House
Location: We are seeking for an approximately 100 m² property that responds to the following
criteria:
1- Easily accessible to both worshipers as well as the general public who are interested in learning
about Islam.
2- Have wide large area nearby to avoid crowding after going out of prayers.
3- Sunny, healthy, good air circulation, so that we can minimize our energy expenses and help
preserve the environment.
We had been searching and screening land/building around Uji-Rokujizo area (a huge residential area
where big Muslim community lives). We found a very suitable 2-floors house lies in the heart of
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Uji-Rokujizo area. The house overlooks a main road, Figures (1, 2). There is a Public Park in front of
it, (large play area equipped with swingset, slide, seesaw, climbing frame,…that is very convenient to
children), so visiting the Masjid is expected to be a PRAY and PLAY family outing. If we hang a sign
board named AL-HUDA MASJID, it will be itself a direct invitation (Dawaa) to Islam because it will
be visible from all directions of a very vital place in the heart of Uji-Rokujizo.
Figure 1, Location of the proposed Masjid
(Relative to other famous place in Kyoto Map: www.bit.ly/MasjidALHUDA)
Figure 2, Location of the proposed Masjid
(Relative to public transportation and shopping malls)
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Stores: The house is 3 minutes walk from Izumiya store (with parking), 8 minutes walk from MOMO
Terrace Mall (with parking), 10 minutes walk from Kōnan shop (with parking), 3 minutes walk from
Shimamura Fashion center store (with parking), 3 minutes walk from 7-Eleven shop (with parking).
Public Transportation: It is easily accessible from all directions. It is 6 minutes walk from Rokujizō
station (Keihan line), 10 minutes walk from Rokujizō station (both JR line and Subway Tozai Line), 3
minutes walk from Higashimachi (Kiehan bus) stop. The house is in a flat (not a mountain) area, so
riding bicycle is very convenient.
Structure: 2-floors wooden house built on 2010. Area is 98.33m2(29.74坪) (lF54.03m2) (2F44.3m2 +
Loft which may be used for accommodations or storage). Parking suitable for one big car is also
available.
Photos (Outside)
Others: House entrance, stairs, and bathroom are located in the opposite side of Qibla direction so any
person can go in and out will without interrupting those who pray. Besides, Kitchen is located in the
second floor which will give more space for praying area in the first floor. Also, classroom can be
furnished by using of foldable chairs and tables. Considering the facilities, we plan (In-Shaa-ALLAH)
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to buy this house immediately when we have its price in hand.
Photos (Inside)
View from inside window
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Details of the proposed House
12- Campaign Plan and Fund
We plan to buy a house and modify it to be ready for prayer. (No intension to buy a land and then build
a house) we think about an already built house. Regarding the campaign, we have FOUR steps:
1- Declaration of intention: (We announce ourselves, and we declared our intention to buy Masjid
AL-HUDA, we distribute brochure (flyers)) this will give general background to all Muslim
communities and allow individuals (Individual / personal scale) to donate and share the Hasanat in
establishment of the Masjid.
2- On site donation campaign (Organization Scale): Members of our associations visit many
masjids and Islamic centers to establish strong and good connections with other Islamic
organizations and ask them the advice from their previous experience and also ask their support as
well. Organizations can help with either direct donations or by moral support and recommendation
to other societies.
3- Donations from country scale: by calling Islamic countries through their embassies to help us.
4- Crowd funding campaign through our website (on progress)
13- Financial Situation:
The total price, including land & 2-floors building and renovation, is around 37.5 million yen (3750
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Manns). We are just started (May 2017) , so we have 0.0 yen (Oh ALLAH, give us the abundance of
your generosity, Ameen)
For fund raising, (In-Shaa-ALLAH), we will initiate international calling cards distributions, joining
food festivals around the city and collecting donations. After buying the target house we will
(In-Shaa-ALLAH) initiate halal food shop and cultural classes with profits flowing into the Masjid,
then think about the second project “Islamic School”.
14- How can you help us?
Please, support us by all means like:
1. Give us your sincere advice and experience.
2. Direct donations from individuals (you and your families in your home countries)
3. Give us a connection with rich Muslim people (or organizations) and mention about our project,
so they can donate.
4. You can help by preparing a donation box in your masjid (Musallah) after the FOUR Friday’s
prayer in Ramadan, then transfer to our account*.
5. Print our brochure and spread as much as you can inside and outside Japan.
6. Like our FB page https://www.facebook.com/ujimuslim/
Share our brochure https://goo.gl/gicZQM and Tag all your Muslim friends
7. Any other support idea is more than welcome, please share your ideas with us
* If you have the intention to help by donation box method, there is a pre-process must be followed (.i.e. provide
us your name, Masjid (Musallah) name, the name of masjid leader (responsible person), then our association will
issue official letter asking the masjid for permission for donation box, and coordinate the transfer method and
delivery receipts. This step is necessary to avoid conflict with any other campaign and to avoid collecting
donations outside the legal way)
Donation Appeal
“Whosoever builds for Allah a Masjid, Allah will reward him similar to it in paradise.” (Bukhari). We
sincerely invite all Muslims to Donate generously to establish Masjid Al-Huda in KYOTO, Japan
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Bank Accounts
Japan Post Bank (ゆうちょ銀行)
Account Name: Ippan Shadan Houjin Alhuda Muslim Kyoukai
シヤ)アルフタ"ムスリムキョウカイ
From JP Bank:
Code : 14420 , Account :43568281
From other bank account:
Branch Code: 9900
Branch Number: 448
Account Number: 4356828
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
三井住友銀行
Account Name: Ippan shadan houjin Alhuda Muslim Kyoukai
イッパンシャダンホウジンアルフタ"ムスリムキョウカイ
Account Number: 1748958
SWIFT CODE: SMBCJPJT
Bank Code: 0009 Branch Code: 513
Branch: Fushimi Branch
Address: 1-354 Ginza-Cho Fushimiku, Kyoto, 612-8089, Japan
Campaign Duration: 3.5 Months, From the first of Ramadan 1438 (27 May, 2017)
Until the end of Hajj Season around 14 Dhul-Hejja, (6 Sept.2017)
15- Contact Information
Website: www.ujimuslim.net/
E-mail : [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ujimuslim/