About Us

Building bridges, spreading light, and nurturing faith in the heart of Japan

Japan Da’wah Centre is an Da’wah Organisation in Japan, It was established and founded by the Malaysian & Japanese who has been supported by the Malaysian , Indonesia, Singapore community back in 2019.
JDC is using a Wafu (Japanese Traditional Concept) across all aspects of its foundation, from its building, design and to the development of all its segments of activities and events that represent the harmonious of our Muslim community.

Visionary Pillars

Harmony, Sustainability & Legacy

Harmony

To harmonize the beauty of Japanese culture with Islamic values, so that Islam can be understood as something close, compatible, and deeply touching to the hearts of Japanese society.

Sustainability

To build a sustainable ecosystem through halal businesses, enabling the Muslim community to be self-reliant and generate continuous income.

Legacy

To establish a strong legacy that ensures the continued growth of Islam in Japan, to be nurtured and passed on to future generations.

Our Mission

Key Objectives

Correct Misconceptions

To rectify misconceptions about Islam and promote accurate understanding within the Japanese community.

Share the Essence of Islam

To illuminate the true essence and teachings of Islam while fostering understanding among the Japanese community.

Development of Islam in Japan

To serve as a one-stop center supporting Islamic activities and the growth of the Muslim community in Japan.
To develop a uniquely Japanese Islamic culture, so that second-generation Japanese Muslims do not lose their identity as Japanese Muslims.

Our Journey

Milestones in our history

2011

Dakwah to Christian Church

Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, Jehovah witness, etc.

2013

Dakwah Islam di Bumi Matahari Terbit (DidBMT) was founded

Dakwah activity start at Masjid Kobe by Zulkarnain and his friends Then slowly spread throughout Japan

2018

Idea of Establishment (November)

Lead by Mr Zulkarnain Hasan Basri and Persatuan Fajar Iman Matahari Terbit lead by Ustaz Abdullah Bukhari. The Malaysian community is the LARGEST INVESTOR for the construction of JDC.

2019

Founded in January

Funded by Persatuan Fajar Iman Matahari Terbit led by Ustaz Abdullah Bukhari. Under advise of Tuan Guru Dato Dr Abdul Basit Abdul Rahman

2020

JDC Officially Launched

We started JDC in 2020

2024

Purchased Land for Masjid al-Da'wah

Scheduled opening of Masjid Al-Da'wah Wakayama in September.

2026

Build Masjid al-Da'wah

Scheduled opening of Masjid Al-Da'wah & Japan Da’wah Centre Wakayama in November 2026.