A mosque and a home for learning in Matsudo, Chiba.
Al Muttaqin Cultural Center serves worshippers, new Muslims, families, and neighbors in Japanese, English, and Indonesian. This page explains who we are, where we came from, and how we work.
Who we are
Al Muttaqin Cultural Center is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Matsudo, Chiba. It is a place of worship, a learning home for new Muslims, a school for children, and a bridge to the local Japanese community, run in partnership between the Chiba Islamic Culture Center and Dompet Dhuafa Japan.
The center is run by volunteers from the Japanese and Indonesian Muslim communities of Chiba. Daily prayers, the Friday khutbah, weekly study circles, a Quran school for children, a course for new Muslims, and a Japanese language class all take place under one roof, and the doors are open to anyone who wants to learn about Islam.
Al Muttaqin Cultural Center (Masjid Al-Muttaqin)
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- Year established
Meet Al Muttaqin in a short documentary
A short documentary about Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Chiba: the stories of new Muslims and the mosque's role as an Islamic cultural center in Japanese society.
- Duration
- 7:34
- Published
Four pillars of our work
Our vision is a mosque that is calm to pray in, easy to learn in, and welcoming to the neighborhood. We pursue it through four pillars.
Worship
Five daily congregational prayers, Jumuah, tarawih, and Eid, with accurate times and a quiet, clean space for everyone.
Support for new Muslims
Small-group courses in Japanese, mentoring, and a community that stays close after the shahada.
Education for the next generation
Quran school for children, youth circles, and parenting support so faith grows naturally in Japan.
Halal economy and cultural dialogue
A halal guide, a dawah dictionary, open mosque days, and partnerships with schools and local government.
From an idea to a mosque
A short timeline of how the center came to be. Dates will be updated by the committee as milestones are reached.
2024
The idea of an Islamic center in Matsudo
Chiba Islamic Culture Center proposes a home for Muslims and new converts living around Matsudo.
2025
Preparatory committee and site selection
A site within walking distance of Matsudo Station is chosen and a preparatory committee of Indonesian residents and Japanese Muslims is formed.
2026
Partnership with Dompet Dhuafa Japan
A partnership agreement is signed and a waqf campaign for land and construction begins.
2026
The mosque opens its doors
The building is completed and congregational prayers, study circles, and convert support begin.
Built together with our partners
The center is operated by the Chiba Islamic Culture Center and supported by Dompet Dhuafa Japan, with DekatLokal building the website.
- Visit website(opens in a new tab)
Chiba Islamic Culture Center
Operating organization and local dawah hub
Visit website(opens in a new tab)Dompet Dhuafa Japan
Construction and education program partner, liaison with the Indonesian community in Japan
Visit website(opens in a new tab)DekatLokal
Technology partner, builds the website and app
The people behind the center
A volunteer board oversees worship, education, finances, and community programs. Names and photos are added as the committee confirms them.
Dr. H. Ach Firman Wahyudi, S.E., M.Sc
Chairman and Dai
Chiba Islamic Culture Center
To be announced
Secretary General
To be announced
Treasurer
To be announced
Education Coordinator
To be announced
New Muslim Support Coordinator
To be announced
Community Liaison
Dompet Dhuafa Japan
What you will find here
A simple building designed for prayer, classes, and gatherings, with separate spaces for men and women.
Prayer hall
A prayer hall for up to 150 people with separate spaces for men and women.
Classrooms
Used for children's Quran classes, convert courses, and Japanese language classes.
Wudu area
Separate ablution areas and restrooms for men and women.
Kitchen and gathering space
A shared kitchen for iftar and community events.
Kids corner
A corner for families with small children.
Accessible entrance
Step-free entrance and an accessible restroom.
Parking and bicycle racks
A few car spaces and bicycle racks. On Fridays and during events please come by public transport.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi for visitors. Ask at the reception desk for the password.
Every yen is accounted for
Donations are held in a dedicated account, and the board publishes a monthly report of all income and expenses. Large purchases are explained, and zakat is tracked separately from infaq and waqf.
- Monthly income and expense reports published on this site
- Two signatures required for every expense above the approved limit
- Annual summary reviewed by the operating organization
Become a volunteer
The center runs on volunteers. Whether you can give an hour a month or a day a week, there is a place for you.
- Teaching at the children's Quran school or the Japanese class
- Guiding visitors on Open Mosque Day and translating
- Cooking for iftar, cleaning, and helping at events