A Chinese monk spent over a decade attempting to reach Japan, enduring shipwrecks, repeated failures, and even blindness — yet he never abandoned his mission.
In this reflection, Shaykh Ahmad Maeno, a Japanese imam, shares the story of Ganjin and the powerful lesson it holds for Muslims today: dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering himmah in conveying faith.
If someone could cross oceans for what they believed in, what can we learn about our own commitment to carrying the message of Islam?
This video is for Muslims, reverts, and anyone interested in Islam in Japan, Japanese culture, and how understanding Buddhism ca...