Majlis_Ugama_Islam_Singapura

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Organisation that oversees the religious aspects of Singaporean Muslims

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (IRCS), is a statutory board of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore. As a majlis, its role is to look after the administration and interests of Singapore's Muslim community. The Majlis is headed by a Council, in which members are appointed by the President of Singapore. Since 2009, the council is headquartered in the Singapore Islamic Hub, along Braddell Road.[4]

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History and role

MUIS was established in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect.

The principal functions of MUIS are:[5]

  • Administration of Muslim affairs e.g. zakat, wakaf (endowment), pilgrimage affairs, and halal certification
  • Construction and administration of mosques development and management
  • Administration of Madrasah and Islamic education
  • Issuance of fatwas (religious rulings)
  • Provision of financial relief to poor Muslims

Under AMLA, MUIS is a statutory board of the Singapore Government. It comes under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth,[6] and under the direct supervision of the Minister-In-Charge of Muslim Affairs.

Its primary statutory role is to advise the President of Singapore on all Islamic matters as well as the religious interests and issues faced by the Muslim Community in Singapore.

The Council of MUIS

The Council of MUIS operates as the overall decision-making body and has responsibility for the formulation of policies and operational plans.

The Council comprises the President of MUIS, the Mufti of Singapore, persons recommended by the Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and other persons nominated by Muslim organisations. The President of Singapore appoints all members of the Council.

As of 2023 Mohamed Sa'at Abdul Rahman serves as President of MUIS and Nazirudin Mohd Nasir as the Mufti of Singapore.[7]

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Singapore Fatwa Committee

Full Members

  • Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, Chairman
  • Ustaz Firdaus Bin Yahya, Mananging Director, Darul Huffaz
  • Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan, Senior Asatizah
  • Ustaz Fathurrahman Bin Hj M Dawoed, Executive Director, Andalus
  • Ustazah Rohana Binte Ithnin, Board of Governors, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah.

Senior Associate Members

  • Ustaz Mohd Murat Bin Md Aris, Deputy Mufti
  • Ustaz Mohammad Hannan Bin Hassan, Deputy Mufti
  • Mohamed Bin Ali, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
  • Ustaz Mohd Kamal Bin Mokhtar, Shariah Committee Member of Maybank Islamic Berhad
  • Ustaz Nor Razak Bin Bakar, Registrar of Registry of Muslim Marriages
  • Ustazah Raihanah Halid, President of Syariah Court

Associate Members

  • Ustaz Badrul Fata Bin Muhd Ridwan, Lecturer, Institut Pengajian Tinggi Al-Zuhri
  • Ustaz Mohammad Rizhan Bin Leman, Lecturer, Institut Pengajian Tinggi Al-Zuhri
  • Ustazah Sakinah Binte Saptu, Freelance Asatizah
  • Ustaz Afif Bin Pasuni, Vice Principal, Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
  • Ustazah Siti Nur 'Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid, Founder & Director, Caliph Consultancy
  • Ustaz Mohammad Yusri Yubhi Bin Mohd Yusoff, Director, YusriYusoff Consulting
  • Ustaz Ahmad Haris Bin Suhaimi, Freelance Asatizah
  • Ustaz Irwan Hadi Bin Mohd Shuhaimy, President of Syariah Court
  • Ustaz Kamaruzaman Bin Afandi, Assistant Director, Assessment, ARS Office
  • Ustaz Mahmoud Mathlub Bin Sidek, Deputy Director, Office of Mufti (Asatizah Recognition)
  • Ustaz Muhammad Ma'az Bin Sallim, Deputy Registrar of Registry of Muslim Marriages
  • Ustaz Muhammad Tarmizi Bin Abdul Wahid, President of Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association
  • Ustazah Nadia Hanim Binte Abdul Rahman, Member of Asatizah Youth Network (AYN)
  • Ustaz Muhammad Azri Bin Azman, President of Muhammadiyyah Association
  • Ustazah Nur Hafiza Binte Roslee, Senior Executive, Office of The Mufti
  • Ustazah Nur Khadijah Binte Ramli, Education Resource Manager, IQRA' ASIA PTE LTD

Committee of Future Asatizah

Chairman

  • Mohamad Maliki Osman, Minister in Prime Minister's Office

Members

  • Naziruddin Mohd Nasir, Mufti of Singapore
  • Mohamad Hannan Hassan, Vice Dean of Muis Academy
  • Seng Boon Kheng, Head of Master of Social Work Programme, SUSS
  • Suzaina Kadir, Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), NUS
  • Gog Soon Joo, Chief Futurist of SkillsFuture Singapore
  • Mohamed Bin Ali, Co-Chairman of Religious Rehabilitation Group
  • Ustaz Pasuni Maulan, Chairman of Asatizah Recognition Board
  • Ustaz Abdul Mukhsien Shariff, Assistant Vice Principal of Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
  • Ustaz Mohd Kamal Mokhtar, Member of Syariah Court’s Appeal Board
  • Nasser Ghani, Immediate Past President, Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League
  • Ustaz Tarmizi Abdul Wahid, President of PERGAS
  • Ustazah Kalthom Mohd Isa, Vice-President of PERGAS

Singapore Islamic Hub

Main article: Singapore Islamic Hub

The Singapore Islamic Hub is a religious campus that houses Masjid Muhajirin, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah and the headquarters of Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura. These institutions combined (mosque, madrasa and majlis) create a cohesive and symbiotic whole, embodies the Islamic principles of Iman, Ilmu and Amal (Faith, Knowledge and Deeds) respectively.[8]

Halal Certifications

The MUIS Halal services formally started in 1978. The increasing demand for Halal-certified products and eating establishments, as well as the need to regulate the Halal industry drove the move to set up its Halal Certification Strategic Unit.

In 2009, Muis certified more than 2,600 premises and has played an important role as the custodian of Halal food assurance for Singapore’s 15% Muslim population. Furthermore, the promising Halal food industry with the availability of many Halal-certified eating establishments has helped to foster social interaction between individuals from diverse racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.[9]

See also

References

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    Baharudin, Hariz (30 July 2021). "Berita Harian editor appointed Muis president from Aug 7; current president steps down after 18 years". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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    Ang, Qing (17 September 2021). "Former SCDF assistant commissioner to be appointed Muis chief executive". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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    "Newly built Singapore Islamic Hub at 273 Braddell Road, …". www.nas.gov.sg.
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    "Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura - Home". www.muis.gov.sg. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
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