A Look Back at the Founding of Islamic Mission Japan

Islamic Mission Japan recently shared reflections on its founding history under the title "Islamic Mission Japan: A Brief History of Its Establishment." The remarks were delivered by Abdul Malek, who previously served as the organisation's Central President and now chairs the Islamic Cultural Foundation Japan.
The discussion traced the early days of the organisation, which was established in 1989 to serve Japan's Muslim community through da'wah, Islamic education, and social welfare. Malek's account offers members and newcomers alike a sense of the motivations and circumstances that shaped the organisation in its formative years.
Islamic Mission Japan continues to draw on this history as it expands its chapters and programs across the country, with the founders' original vision remaining a point of reference for current and future generations of members.
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