Q1. How to embrace Islam in Japan?

A1. A person embracing Islam should know the meaning of the word ‘Laa ilaaha illa Llahu and its requirements. He\She should embrace Islam by understanding, conscious, love and be ready to follow and obey the laws of Islam. Allah said "Know that there is none worth of worship except Allah"(47:19). HE ordered to know. Not Just saying without knowing and understanding. Here at Nagoya Mosque we explain to those who want to embrace Islam and also want to know what Islam means. We also provide leaflets or pamphlets about Islam so that someone can embrace Islam with complete understanding.

Q2. What procedures should someone follow to marry in Japan?

A2. Here at Nagoya Mosque the couples are required to provide the following documents. 1. Japanese transcript of Marriage Certificate 2. Identification card for Japanese applicant 3. Certificate of Alien Registration 4. Passport copies 5. 3photographs and incase of the wife embracing Islam the same day 5 photos needed. 6. Seal of Japanese applicant (Hanko) 7. 20,000 Yen for registration services and contribution for the Mosque.

Q3. When someone dies in Japan what are the procedures ?

A3. Islamic religious rituals i.e. to get him\her bathed (Ghusul) and then Kafan i.e. to cover him in white clothes and then to pray for him\her. These are the main religious steps we do here at Nagoya Mosque. And for burial services, it depends to the situation. If the person is to be buried in his\her home country the arrangements are made with the concerned people to take the body back home. Otherwise, if he\she is to be buried here in Japan, we still have a shortage of burial graveyard and the one we have is in the Tokyo sides. In case of death you contact any near Mosque or Islamic centre for help.

Q4. Where should I contact if I want to go for Hajj from Japan?

A4. A person planning to go to Hajj should prepare himself\herself both spiritually and physically. This is by learning how to perform Hajj so that his\her Hajj is accepted. The Mosque is ready to offer Hajj lessons to any one going to Hajj. And for physical procedures Hajj is handled by Travel Agents, we have these two in Tokyo. Any applicant for Hajj can contact them any time he wishes:

MIAN INTERNATIONAL
SHINAGAWA-KU MINAMI –OI
6-16-12 OMORI CORP BIYANASI
(202) TOKYO 140-0013 JAPAN
TEL: 03 3768-0898 FAX: 03 3768-0977
And
AIR1 TRAVEL Dragons International Japan
Shinichi- Bld#602, 2-8 Yotsuya , Shinjuku, TOKYO
TEL: 03 5919-0199
FAX: 03 5919-0198
Http://www.air1travel.com

Q5. Why pork is prohibhited ?

A5. What we need to know in Islam is that we obey Allah’s law whether we know the reasons behind or not. As believers we obey our Lord. The scientific researchers have evidences that show the harmful of Pork meat and its negative effects. For example, here in Japan they eat (sushi) raw fish, raw meat, raw chicken, raw horse meat but they do not eat raw pork. Why? Because without cooking pork they can’t eat it. It has a lot of bacterias that are very harmful. For more detailed knowledge you can read books about this issue. You can request from Islamic Centre in Tokyo, they published a book on this matter.

Q6. Why Alcohol is haram ?

A6. First of all its similar to pork that our Lord forbade it we have to obey Him. And secondary, Our Lord cannot forbid anything unless there is harm in it. For this reason all of us agree that when a person is drunk he\she is not in a stable mind state. And this is why in many almost all countries do not allow a drunken person to drive a car. Why? The reason is clear he will cause harm. For Allah the All-Knower HE decided to forbid drinking Alcohol to save our minds, life and property altogether in all situations and generations.

Q7. How to calculate Jakat ?

A7. Coming soon…