Vice President Ma'ruf Amin Hopes Osaka Istiqlal Mosque Becomes A Da'wah Center In Japan

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and his wife Wury Estu Handyani and accompanied by Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Heri Akhmadi took a group photo after the inauguration of the Istiqlal Osaka Mosque in Japan, Monday (6/3/2023). (ANTARA)

OSAKA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin inaugurated the Osaka Istiqlal Mosque (MIO) which was built by the Indonesian Muslim community in Osaka, Japan. In the future, MIO will also function as a da'wah center in Japan.

In his remarks, Ma'ruf Amin said the Osaka Istiqlal Mosque which was able to accommodate 1,500 worshipers was a sign of the contribution of the Indonesian people to Islam and the Muslim community to Japan, especially in the Osaka area.

"This mosque marks the contribution of the Indonesian people to Islam and the Muslim community to Japan, especially Osaka," said Ma'ruf Amin in Osaka, Japan, Monday.

He hopes that Osaka Islamic Mosque will be used for economic and social purposes for the people, in addition to praying, doing remembrance, and giving tikaf.

"The function of mosques is growing in this modern world. I hope that mosques will become places of economic development and Islamic finance, both in developing concepts and practices," he ordered.

He also welcomed the plan for the Osaka Istiqlal Mosque management to build madrasas and clinics, in addition to making the mosque a center of da'wah in Japan. So, later the Osaka Istiqlal Mosque will not only be physically magnificent, but also become the center of progress for Islamic civilization.

"I also hope that MIO can become an actual storefront of the image and face of Islam, which is soothing, tolerant, advanced, and peaceful," he explained.

On that occasion, Ma'ruf Amin also advised all administrators and the Prosperity Council of the Istiqlal Osaka Mosque (DKM) to continue to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the proud mosque of the Indonesian nation in Japan.

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"I entrust a message to all DKM MIO and the management agency to maintain the Istiqlal (Osaka) Mosque which is managed professionally, so that it remains beautiful, clean, and prosperous for the benefit of worship and the welfare of the people," he said.

Ma'ruf Amin also appreciated the support provided by the Japanese Government, especially the Osaka City Government, in the construction of the mosque.

"I express my highest appreciation to the Japanese government, especially the governor of Osaka, who has provided support for the establishment of this mosque," he said.

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, who was accompanied by his wife Wury Estu Handayani, also had time to pray ashar in congregation with Indonesian citizens in Osaka.