Why We Started This Organization
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
(Assalamu Alaikum - Peace Be Upon You)
Dar Al Taqwa
is a non-profitable registered organization located in Ojima, Koto-Ku, Tokyo. In the past we were known as Ojima Mussallah. We started with a small group of 5~7 families forming a small Mussallah to accommodate 15 members in 2014. As time passed by, new families started joining our community and it gradually increase to 50+ families in 2020.
We have registered our Mussallah as “Dar-Al Taqwa Nihon Islamic Bunka Centre” in 2020. As our community is gradually increasing, we have expanded our Mussallah facilities to accommodate prayer for 50+ members including women prayer hall for Jumma and regular prayers in 2021.
We provide efficient service and da’wah for Muslims and non-Muslims. Kindly refer our “Services” menu to know more about the activities conducted in our Mussallah.
About Dar Al Taqwa Nihon Islamic Bunka Center
Organization
Dar Al Taqwa Nihon Islamic Bunka Center is an Islamic place of worship and cultural center serving the local community in Japan.
Community Briefings
Dar Al Taqwa has provided official explanations to neighboring community associations and residents regarding the center’s purpose and operations.
The center is committed to transparent communication, responsible responses to community matters, and maintaining harmonious relations with the surrounding neighborhood.
Purpose and Main Activities
Dar Al Taqwa functions as both a mosque and a community space. Main activities include:
- Daily Prayers: Five daily prayers with approximately 5–30 participants depending on the time.
- Friday Congregational Prayer (Jumu’ah): Weekly main prayer with around 60 or more participants.
- Eid Celebrations: Major religious festivals held twice a year at external venues.
- Ramadan Iftar Gatherings: Evening meals during Ramadan, typically welcoming 120 or more participants.
Note: All activities are conducted with consideration for the surrounding environment, and no sound escapes outside the building.
Community Engagement
Dar Al Taqwa promotes mutual understanding and cultural exchange through:
- Guided tours of the mosque (planned)
- Invitations to Ramadan Iftar meals, open to Muslims and non-Muslims
- Cultural events featuring Islamic, Indonesian, and Arab talks and tea gatherings
- Blood donation campaigns in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society
Legal Compliance
All required legal procedures, including building-related approvals and compliance with local regulations, have been duly completed.
Waste Management
A resident manager oversees daily operations. Household waste is disposed of in accordance with municipal rules, and facility-related waste is managed separately following applicable guidelines.