Assalamu’Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
This is the greeting said to one another in Islam. It means; may the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you.
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| Welcome to the website of As-Salaam Foundation. As-Salaam Foundation, located in Ueno, Tokyo, is a non-profit, non-political, religious and educational institute.
Our mission is to support Muslims in Japan to fulfill their religious needs such as fulfilling their 5 daily prayers, religious education and essential community services such as nikkah (marriage) ceremonies and act as a cultural hub between Japanese and Muslims around the world. |
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| Through our organization, we are hoping to become a bridge between the local Japanese and the Muslim communities for mutual understanding. The As-Salaam Foundation was established to provide a dedicated space for prayer, reflection, and learning. Our building, completed in 2008, serves two purposes: a Community Center on the 1st floor open for exchange, and Prayer Halls on the upper levels. We are committed to being a responsible, harmonious member of the Japanese Society |
Our Activities
- Cultural Awareness: Hosting seminars and providing resources to help the Japanese public understand Islamic history, culture, and values.
- Community Support: Providing guidance and a supportive network for those interested in the Islamic faith and for Muslims navigating life in Japan.
- Religious Education: Organizing Quranic classes for children and structured educational programs that emphasize moral character and faith.
- Language Education: Providing Japanese, English and Arabic Classes to improve understanding between Japanese and Muslims around the world.
- Sharing about Japanese Etiquettes and Manners: As we have many tourists visiting our organization to fulfill their daily prayers, we will be providing pamphlets and information about Japanese mannerism and rules to ensure their enjoy Japan while being respectful for the local customs.
- Daily Services: Conducting the five daily congregational prayers. During Prayers, we welcome non-Muslims to visit the Masjid and observe the prayer activities.
- Life Events: Providing essential community services including Nikah (marriage) ceremonies.
- Seasonal Gatherings: Hosting Iftar (breaking of the fast) during Ramadan and Eid celebrations, focusing on hospitality and sharing.
- Conducting Halal Certification & Showcasing Japanese Halal Products: As-Salaam Foundation is involved in Halal Certification via its Professional Body Japan Halal Foundation (JHF). Through JHF we plan to support inbound tourism and Japanese Halal Export Market.
- Eating Space: Provide a space to consume food for travelers. In the future, we plan to have a dedicated food court to ensure Halal food can be consumed.
- Masjid Day Event: We conduct Masjid Day Event 2-3 times in a year. This is an event conducted mainly for the non-Muslims to visit and learn about the masjid and its community.
Iftar Program: Iftar is the evening meal served at sunset to break the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We host Iftar during the month of Ramadan and we welcome non-Muslims to participate in the Iftar program as well.
The masjid is open for all five daily prayers. Anyone is welcome to attend these prayer services.
