HYSTERIC SHINTO PEOPLE | Witnessing the Massive Conversion of Japanese Citizens to Islam

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-12

[00:00:16]This trend is driven by marriages between Muslim individuals and Japanese citizens as well as an increase in the number of people converting to Islam in Japan over the past two decades.

[00:00:28]The rising number of Muslims in Japan has also led to an increase in the construction of mosques. Urifumi Tanada, an emmeritus sociology professor at Waseda University in Tokyo, estimates that Japan is now home to over 200,000 Muslims.

[00:00:45]These figures are based on government statistics, the percentage of Muslims in the population by country, and membership data from the Japan Association of Islamic Studies. Their research indicates that around 230,000 Muslims considered Japan their home by the end of 2020.

[00:01:06]This growth signifies that Japanese people are becoming more interested in Islam and eager to learn about it. While the Muslim population in Japan is not dominated by native Japanese individuals, it includes immigrants from Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

[00:01:24]Apart from the immigrant population, Japanese citizens appreciate the discipline demonstrated by Muslims who perform their five daily prayers. This commitment has piqued the interest of many Japanese people in learning about Islam.

[00:01:40]Despite being a minority religion, there is minimal discrimination against Muslims in Japan. Halal labeled restaurants exist to facilitate Muslim friendly dining experiences.

[00:01:53]However, not everything is straightforward for newly converted Japanese Muslims.

[00:01:58]Finding places to pray in office buildings remains challenging. They often seek clean, empty spaces for their daily prayers, although they are allowed to perform them during work hours.

[00:02:10]Another factor contributing to the rapid growth of Islam is the role of women.

[00:02:14]Japanese women who embrace Islam recognize the advantageous principles within its teachings.

[00:02:22]Islam inherently allows women to be equal to men in spiritual and moral matters. Unlike the patriarchal norms prevalent in Japan, Islam honors women as wives and mothers.

[00:02:34]Traditionally, Japanese women were confined to domestic roles. With the emergence of Islam, many Japanese women are realizing their dreams and pursuing careers.

[00:02:45]Islamic teachings encourage modesty, covering, and a focus on faith, making Japanese women feel safer. They no longer feel pressured by beauty standards or objectified as sexual objects.

[00:03:00]Additionally, technology and information play a crucial role in Japan's acceptance of Islam. Japanese individuals, known for their love of learning, are increasingly curious about Islam and its global following.

[00:03:14]There is a growing number of accurate and reliable Islamic websites in Japan.

[00:03:19]Books and publications related to Islam, including translated Qurans and historical texts about Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, are also widely available.

[00:03:30]The phenomenon of many Japanese people embracing Islam aligns with a verse from the Quran surah Anaser verse 2. And you, a prophet, see the people embracing Allah's way in crowds.

[00:03:43]This trend contradicts the prevailing atheistic understanding in Japan, demonstrating that there will be a time when many people recognize and embrace Islam.

[00:03:55]On Saturday, October 21st, 2023, a historic moment unfolded at the Japan Dawa Center, JDC, Masid Alawa, situated in Yamanuji Sumoshi Ward, Osaka, Japan.

[00:04:09]A Japanese woman made the decision to embrace Islam and recited the Shahada, Declaration of Faith in the presence of a Malaysian preacher and Islamic scholar, Mr. Zulkar named Bin Hassan Basri.

[00:04:23]The Japan Dawa Center, JDC, is a community dedicated to spreading Islamic teachings in Japan. Their mosque serves as a hub for religious activities and education for the Muslim community in the region. Through this conversion event, JDC demonstrates its commitment to assisting individuals interested in learning about and embracing Islam.

[00:04:46]Mr. Zulkarnain bin Hassan Bazri as a preacher and scholar played a pivotal role in guiding the Japanese woman toward her decision to embrace Islam.

[00:04:56]His presence at JDC provides inspiration and support to the Muslim community in Japan. May this moment of conversion bring blessings to the Japanese woman and serve as an example for others who wish to explore and adopt Islam.

[00:05:22]Ashu Allah. Allah illallahill.

[00:05:31]Muhammadu Allah Allahill >> Allah >> Allah >> Muhammadan >> Muhammad >> Shaki Safwa a woman from Tokyo, Japan has discovered happiness in the Islamic faith. Her spiritual journey has taught her valuable lessons about diversity, role models, and the pursuit of truth.

[00:06:05]In 2017, while studying in Taiwan, Saki first encountered Islam. As a solo traveler, she explored Muslim countries to gain a deeper understanding of the religion.

[00:06:19]Saki's fascination with Islam began during her visits to Muslim majority countries such as Palestine, Turkey, Israel, and Indonesia. Although she initially had no intention of converting, her experiences there opened her eyes to societal weaknesses and her desire for something better.

[00:06:38]Upon returning to Japan, Saki became a teacher at a high school and middle school. Despite not enjoying classroom teaching, she focused on project-based learning. One of her projects involved delving deeper into Islam, leading her to the Dawa Center.

[00:06:55]Interacting with teachers at the Dais Center, Shaki began to grasp the concepts of Islam. Despite initially asking impolite questions, she gradually fell in love with the Muslim way of life.

[00:07:09]Shaki reflects on why Allah takes immense pride. She believes that as long as we seek truth, Allah will guide us.

[00:07:17]It's only a matter of time, knowledge, and a receptive heart. Alhamdulillah.

[00:07:25]Hi, my name is Sharov from Japan. I converted to Islam before 5 years ago.

[00:07:31]Actually, uh since when I was a kid, I always believed that there is a God, but I didn't know why. Then I went to Palestine to study abroad. I converted there. Living in Japan as a Muslim, it's not so hard actually. And I believe there is a um there is not so many hates about Islam in Japan compared to other countries. That's why I think I think it's not so difficult.

[00:07:55]Recently the online world was a buzz with news of a Japanese woman who decided to embrace Islam. The moment when the Japanese nurse converted to Islam by reciting the two shahada phrases in one of her social media posts garnered significant attention from netizens.

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[00:08:45]Arisa decided to embrace Islam on January 17th, 2015. After a long spiritual journey, upon converting, she added Nure and Mariam to her name, becoming Nur Arisa Mariam.

[00:08:58]Arisa was born and raised in Japan in a family that practiced Shintoism. When she informed her family about her conversion to Islam, they were shocked, especially her mother.

[00:09:09]Her mother's anger and rejection were her first challenges as a new Muslim.

[00:09:14]My shahada was not the goal, but the beginning. All converts, including myself, have faced trials of faith from day one. Everything around us today and throughout our lives will continuously try to shake our faith, said Arisa.

[00:09:28]So, I have tried to keep that small flame of faith alive in my heart and protected from the world's storms, she continued.

[00:09:36]Arisa expressed her gratitude to Allah for granting her knowledge about Islam.

[00:09:42]This year, I experienced another change thanks to Allah's blessings. My mother remembered my shahada anniversary and gave me a gift to celebrate my sixth year of embracing Islam, she said.

[00:09:55]According to her, this was her first Islamic gift from her mother who had accepted and remembered her shahada anniversary. "Alhamdulillah, I am very grateful to Allah for gradually opening my family's hearts," she said.

[00:10:12]Arisa had every reason to be thankful for her mother's change. Initially, her mother had been the main obstacle when Arisa embraced Islam, even refusing to acknowledge her as her daughter.

[00:10:23]Right after her shahada on January 17th, 2015, Arisa informed her family. The reaction was not positive.

[00:10:32]My mother was shocked. She couldn't accept that her daughter had become a Muslim without prior notice. She said her mother was genuinely worried about how people would perceive Arisa and feared she might face harsh treatment.

[00:10:47]She also worried about my marriage.

[00:10:49]There aren't many Muslims in Japan, she added. Her mother struggled to understand what had happened to her daughter and even told Arisa that she no longer recognized her as her child. For a while, she refused to speak to Arisa at all.

[00:11:06]Despite this, Arisa remained kind to her mother. I knew this was a natural reaction, so I did my best to make her accept me. I wanted her to see that I was becoming a better person because of Islam. So I tried to maintain a good relationship with my mother. Arisa said Arisa's friends reacted differently when she told them about her conversion. Some asked how her life had changed as a Muslim. They didn't say bad things about Islam in front of me. Alhamdulillah, Arisa said.

[00:11:40]Arisa's younger sister also supported her decision to become a Muslim. She told me she was happy for me. Arisa recalled.

[00:11:48]Her sister then helped Arisa convince their mother that she was still the same person and that nothing had changed.

[00:11:55]However, it took time for her mother to accept her as a Muslim, and she even cried when apologizing to Arisa.

[00:12:03]Arisa's mother slowly came to accept her daughter's conversion, seeing Islam differently than before. Initially influenced by media portrayals, she saw Islam negatively. Now she views it as a beautiful religion and acknowledges that Arisa has become a much better person since converting.

[00:12:23]A few years later, Arisa's grandmother also followed in her footsteps, reciting the shahada at a mosque in Tokyo. While other family members have not yet embraced Islam, Arisa remains hopeful that one day they will.

[00:12:38]As Arisa marked her sixth year since her shahada, she felt grateful for the changes in her mother's attitude. Oh Allah, please continue to help me remember you, be grateful to you, and worship you well. Amen. Arisa prayed.

[00:12:57]That's all for this video. Thank you for watching until the end. See you in the next video.