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Korea Muslim Federation (KMF; Korean: 한국이슬람교) is a Muslim organization established in 1967 in South Korea. The KMF oversees the Korean Muslim Students Association and the Korea Institute for Islamic Culture. The federation also supports a madrasa for Qur'anic education.
한국이슬람교 | |
| Abbreviation | KMF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1967 |
| Location | |
| Website | www.koreaislam.org |
History
editThe organization was formed in 1966 and became registered as a judicial person in 1967 through the Korean Ministry of Culture and Information.[1]
Activities and functions
editThe focus of the organization is to manage the religious and community affairs of Korean Muslims, and to engage in charity and missionary work.[2] The organization works on setting up missionary centers in major cities, developing existing mosques, and training imams.[3] Information on Islam, local affairs and other relevant materials for Korean Muslims or the public are also made available.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Azad, Shirzad (2015). Koreans in the Persian Gulf: Policies and International Relations. Routledge. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-317-55212-3.
- ^ 한국국제교류재단 (2011). Newsletter. Korea Foundation. p. 11.
- ^ Hyde, Georgie D. M. (1988). South Korea: Education, Culture and Economy. Springer. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-349-10039-2.
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