"Torajiro Yamada To Istanbul, the City of the Moon" ……日本の有力なる時事新報社は殉難将士の遺族のために全国より義金を募集した。この義金は明治十四年同社記者野田正太郎氏これを携へて土耳其国へ出張した。又東京に於て募集したる有志の義金は現日土貿易組合理事山田寅次郎氏亦之を携へ翌明治十五年我国へ渡航したのであつた。前記両氏は特に土耳其皇帝アブデュル・ハミット二世より拝謁を賜つた。次いで、土耳其国政府は両氏を招聘し、青年士官に日本語を教授せしめた。 （『土耳其国軍艦エルトグルル号』駐日土耳其国大使館編・刊行, 1937年） In September's Special Open Lecture, Ms. Tsukiko Watari, director of WATARI-UM The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, who is currently holding the exhibition "The 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey (Turkiye) TORAJIRO YAMADA Art Director of Sultan...
【Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in July 2023】”Reading ‘Child’ in Islamic Law Books”
"Reading 'Child' in Islamic Law Books" How were "children" understood in the norms of pre-modern Islamic law? I would like to talk based on my book "イスラーム法の子ども観：ジェンダーの視点でみる子育てと家族." Hitomi Ono Dr. Hitomi Ono, who specializes in research on classic Islamic law, gives us a lecture on what Islamic law is, how...
2023 June’s Special Open Lecture by TC Institute “Japan’s ‘Islamic Art’ and Chuta Ito”
“Japan’s ‘Islamic Art’ and Chuta Ito” Mosque ー Qīngzhēnsì Something is interesting about the mosque or Islamic prayer hall. Since it recognizes in Islam only one incorporeal God and the founder Muhammad is considered its representative, there is no altar or statue in the prayer hall. The believers only worship in the...
【Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in May 2023】”The Encounter Between Japanese and China Muslims: Reading from Records of Japanese”
"The Encounter Between Japanese and China Muslims: Reading from Records of Japanese" Although located in the same region of Asia, Islam/Muslims in China are not well known in modern Japan. Dr. Mitsuo Sawai, conducts research not only as regional studies but also from the perspective of historical relationships with Japan,...
[Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in Apr. 2023]”Relics of Prophet and Blessings”
"Relics of Prophet and Blessings" We present an expanded version of our Special Open Lecture in April. We will deliver a lecture on the relics of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ, a lecture on Islam, and Nasheed, including the exhibition of the relic of the Prophet ﷺ, which is probably the first...
[Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in Mar. 2023]”Human Heritage and People of Syria”
“Human Heritage and People of Syria” Based in Aleppo, she was engaged in archaeological excavations and training the next generation. Currently, as a founder of “Ibra wa Khayt” (meaning “needle and thread” in Arabic), Ms. Yayoi Yamazaki, who works to support the self-reliance of Syrian women who are trapped in...
February’s Special Open Lecture “Yemen – People and History”
February's Special Open Lecture "Yemen - People and History" "not a desert Arabia" "not eloquent Arabia" "not an oil giant Arabia" - Yemen is such 'yet another Arabia.' And perhaps in this 'yet another Arabia' lies an important key to understanding Arabia that we have overlooked until now. Suppose we...
January’s Special Open Lecture “Toshihiko Izutsu and〈Word of Transcendence〉”
January's Special Open Lecture "Toshihiko Izutsu and <Word of Transcendence>" We will consider why Toshihiko Izutsu was interested in Arabic among the many languages and why he was particularly interested in "Islam" among the many religions and cultures. From his youth to his later years, Izutsu's writings contain many descriptions...
November’s Special Open Lecture “Roundtable Talk: Martial Arts and Islam – 2nd Half”
"Roundtable Talk: Martial Arts and Islam - 2nd Half" Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Whom do you consider to be a fighter among you?” We said, “One whom men cannot wrestle down.” He ﷺ said, “It is not so. Rather, it is one who...
[Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in Oct. 2022] “Martial Arts and Islam – 1st Half”
"Roundtable Talk: Martial Arts and Islam - 1st Half" Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whom do you consider to be a fighter among you?" We said, "One whom men cannot wrestle down." He ﷺ said, "It is not so. Rather, it is one who...
Sep.23: LECTURE POSTPONED [Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in Sep. 2022]”Human Heritage and People of Syria”
NOTE on Sep.23: LECTURE POSTPONED This lecture has been postponed due to the poor health of Ms. Yayoi Yamazaki. We apologize for this sudden change to everyone who was looking forward to her lecture, and we wish Ms. Yamazaki a quick recovery. As soon as the new schedule is decided,...
[Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in July 2021]”Together with Syrian Students~The bond builed by JICA activities~”
"Together with Syrian Students~The bond builed by JICA activities~" Syria is still in a difficult situation. Mr. Kazuyuki Kuwata, who was a senior volunteer of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and stayed in the field, will talk about the present, future, and relations with Japan from the outline of...
[FB Live Available – Tokyo Camii Special Open Lecture in September 2021]”Muslim Cuisine in ‘Arabian Nights’ era – Understanding Historical Materials”
"Muslim Cuisine in 'Arabian Nights' era - Understanding Historical Materials" The Abbasid dynasty, established in Baghdad, Iraq in the second half of the 8th century, often known to the Middle Eastern society as the setting for the Thousand and One Nights stories, was the place where the most sophisticated culture...
Tokyo Camii’s events scheduled for April 2021
Please let us announce Tokyo Camii’s events scheduled for April 2021! We look forward to your participation. Reservation & Inquiry: visit “Contact us” page or e-mail us: activity@camii.trtweb.fr The month of Ramadan starts on April 13. We’ll make a more detailed schedule announcement soon. When you participate, please give priority...
