About Fukuoka-Ito International Cultural Exchange Association
般社団法人福岡伊都国際文化交流協会
Official Name and Status
English Name
Fukuoka-Ito International Cultural Exchange Association
Japanese Name
一般社団法人福岡伊都国際文化交流協会
Legal Status
Non-profit general incorporated association
Registration Number
4290005017998
Date of Establishment
December 2020
Primary Mission and Vision
The association's mission is to promote Islamic education and international cultural exchange in western Fukuoka Prefecture. Our vision is to build bridges between Muslim communities and Japanese society through education and faith.
Mosque
For prayers and religious gatherings
Islamic School
To provide religious and academic education
Waqf
Islamic endowment for long-term sustainability
The overarching goal is to serve the Muslims in the region by providing a stable, authentic, and organized platform for religious, educational, and cultural activities.
Governance and Leadership Structure
The association is distinguished by its stable and independent management, overseen by a board of directors composed of highly qualified and established individuals. The board represents a harmonious blend of university professors who have settled in Japan and acquired Japanese citizenship, along with prominent Japanese Muslim figures who have made significant contributions to serving the Islamic community in Japan.
Board of Directors
Dr. Noor Baloch
Chairman
Manager of Yasakawa Denki Co., Ltd.
Japanese National
Sheikh Muhammad Ismail
Vice Chairman
Imam of Sapporo Mosque
Egyptian National
Dr. Mohamed ElNoby
Secretary General
General Manager of Fukuoka International Islamic School
Egyptian National
Dr. Adel Barakat
Treasurer
Professor at Kyushu University
Japanese National
Mr. Omar Nakamura
Board Member
Japanese National
Mr. Abdul Moneim Jabal
Board Member
Japanese National
Dr. Alaa El-Lokany
Board Member
Egyptian National
Ideological Foundation
The association is committed to following the authentic path of Islam as derived from the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ). It emphasizes the understanding of the Pious Predecessors (Al-Salaf Al-Salih), promoting a balanced and mainstream approach to the religion.
The association explicitly distances itself from partisan biases or any deviant tendencies that contradict the inherent tolerance and broad-mindedness of Islam.
Key Partners
Kyushu University
Muslim Students Association (KUMSA)
Academic collaboration and student support
UiTM Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA
International educational exchange programs
Key Achievements
Fukuoka International Islamic School (2023)
A significant milestone achieved by the association is the establishment of the Fukuoka International Islamic School in 2023. The association continues to actively manage and oversee the school's operations, demonstrating its commitment to its educational goals and its capacity to execute its long-term vision.
In Summary
Established as a General Incorporated Association in December 2020, the Fukuoka-Ito International Cultural Exchange Association promotes Islamic education and international cultural exchange in western Fukuoka Prefecture. With a clear vision to build bridges between Muslim communities and Japanese society through education and faith, it is governed by a stable and professional board of both naturalized and native Japanese Muslims, ensuring its operations are rooted in authentic Islamic principles while being effectively integrated into Japanese society.