Certification Services

Nikah (Marriage) Certification

To arrange your wedding ceremony and obtain a religious marriage certificate (Nikah), kindly prepare the necessary documents listed below and complete the application form via the provided link.

Required Documents for Nikah Application Form

  1. Original Civil Marriage Certificate
    • Kobe Muslim Mosque does not conduct religious marriages without official proof of marriage registration at your nearest City/Ward office.
    • Also, the bride and groom must be Muslims in principle due to the requirement of religious marriage according to Islamic rulings. If either bride or groom is not Muslim, please apply after completing the Shahada or you may take Shahada before wedding ceremony at Kobe Muslim Mosque. (Not necessary if Groom is Muslim and Bride is Christian or Jewish).
    • Please bring your certificate of Conversion if you have completed Shahadah at a masjid other than Kobe Muslim Mosque.
    • In case Bride and Groom both are foreign nationals and not able to provide a Civil Marriage Certificate, they are required to submit an Original “NOC (No Objection Certificate)” issued by their Embassy/Consulate in Japan or related ministry/authority in their country.
  2. Two recent passport size (45mm x 35mm) photos each of the bride and groom.
    • In case of Shahada + Nikah, two additional photos are required.
  3. Valid IDs of the bride and groom
    • (For example, Passport, Driver's license, "My Number Card", Residence Card, etc.)
    • In case both Bride and Groom are foreigners, their Passports Copy is compulsory.
  4. Two Muslim Male Witnesses
    • Please let us know if you would like to have a wedding ceremony by Imam of your choosing.

Nikah (Marriage) Certification Application Form

Once confirmed, we will be in touch with you promptly.

Contact: 078-231-6060

Email : info@kobemosque.com

Shahada (Conversion to Islam) Certification

If anyone wants to embrace Islam as one's religion and to live a life upon Islamic faith, s/he will become a new Muslim by professing the testimony of faith (Shahada) in front of two or more Muslims.

What is Shahada?

Shahada, profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witness to the Oneness of God. This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of and total commitment to Islam.

Arabic:
اَشهد اَن لا اِله اِلا الله و اَشهد اَن محمدًا رسول الله

Roman:
“Ashadu alla ilaha illallah, wa ashadu anna muhammadan rasul ullah.”

Translation: “I testify that there is no God but Allah (Allah – i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and I testify that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah.”

If you would like to have the Shahada ceremony and certificate, please prepare the required documents and fill out the application form on the link below.

Shahada (Conversion to Islam) Certification Application Form

We will contact you after confirming.

Required Documents

  1. Two Photographs (Size 45mm x 35mm, solid-colour background)
  2. ID document (for example, Passport, Driver's license, "My Number Card", etc.)

Contact: 078-231-6060

Email : info@kobemosque.com