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Khawla Nakata Kaori | |
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| Born | January 26, 1961 Shizuoka, Japan |
| Died | August 16, 2008 Japan |
| Cause of death | Breast Cancer |
| Citizenship | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Islamic scholar, translator, educator |
| Notable work | Translation of Tafsir al-Jalalayn into Japanese |
| Title | Japan's First Muslim Female Scholars |
| Spouse | Nakata Ko |
Khawla Nakata Kaori (January 26, 1961 – August 16, 2008) was a Japanese Islamic scholar, translator, and educator. She is recognized as one of the first Japanese muslim women to achieve prominence in Islamic studies, making contributions to the Muslim community in Japan.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Khawla Nakata Kaori was born in Shizuoka, Japan, where she completed her early education. She graduated from Kyoto University, specializing in literature. Her thesis explored the existential themes in The Stranger by Albert Camus.[2]
In 1990, she traveled to France for further studies. A visit to a mosque in Paris during her time there marked the beginning of her journey into Islam.[2]
Conversion to Islam
[edit]Kaori embraced Islam in January 1991 after extensively studying the religion. Later that year, she moved to Egypt, where she deepened her understanding of Islamic teachings. During her time in Cairo, she married Nakata Ko, a Japanese scholar pursuing a doctorate in philosophy.[3]
Academic and Religious Contributions
[edit]Upon returning to Japan in 1992, Kaori and her husband co-founded Muslim Shinbun, a monthly Islamic newspaper aimed at spreading knowledge about Islam in Japan. She continued her religious education, earning certifications in Islamic studies from scholars in Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
Kaori made a significant impact as an educator, teaching at Yamaguchi Prefectural University between 1999 and 2002. She is best known for her translation of Tafsir al-Jalalayn into Japanese, which was the first comprehensive Quranic commentary available in the Japanese language.[2]
Literary Works
[edit]Khawla Nakata Kaori authored a series of introductory books on Islamic beliefs and practices, making complex theological concepts accessible to Japanese readers. Her final work, Introduction to Allah, was a Japanese commentary on Risalah fi al-Tawhid by Arslan al-Dimashqi, focusing on the concept of monotheism.[1].
Her work in list: -
- "A View through Hijab"
- "An Introduction to Allah"
- Japanese Translation of Tafsir al-Jalalayn
Legacy
[edit]Kaori dedicated her life to educating others about Islam and supporting the Japanese Muslim community. She established networks for Muslim women in Japan, providing them with access to education and religious guidance.
Despite battling breast cancer that later metastasized to her brain, she remained committed to her work, continuing to write and teach until her passing on August 16, 2008, at the age of 47.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biografi Singkat Khawla Nakata Kaori, Ulama Perempuan Pertama Jepang". Hidayatullah.com (in Indonesian). 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ a b c Yamamoto, Dr Qayyim Naoki (2022-10-05). "Khawla Nakata Kaori, the First Japanese Female Muslim Scholar". Traversing Tradition. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ a b "Khawla Nakata Kaori, Cendekiawan Muslimah Pertama Jepang". Arrahmah.id (in Indonesian). 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2025-01-13.