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Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

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]

Agency overview

1 July 1968 (1968-07-01)

273 Braddell Road, Singapore Islamic Hub, Singapore 579702

127 (2012)[1]

S$2.248 million (2012)[1]

  • Mohamed Sa'at Abdul Rahman, President[2]
  • Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, Mufti
  • Kadir Maideen, CEO[3]

新加坡回教宗教理事会

新加坡回教宗教理事會

Xīnjiāpō Huíjiào Zōngjiào Lǐshìhuì

Xīnjiāpō Huíjiào Zōngjiào Lǐshìhuì

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Administration of Muslim affairs e.g. , wakaf (endowment), pilgrimage affairs, and halal certification

zakat

Construction and administration of development and management

mosques

Administration of and Islamic education

Madrasah

Issuance of (religious rulings)

fatwas

Provision of financial relief to poor Muslims

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


The principal functions of MUIS are:[5]


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.

Mufti Ustaz Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, Chairman

Ustaz Dr. Firdaus Bin Yahya, Mananging Director, Darul Huffaz

Ustaz Hj. Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan, Senior Council Member of Muis

Ustaz Fathurrahman Bin Hj M Dawoed, Executive Director, Andalus

Ustazah Dr. Rohana Binte Ithnin, Senior Council Member of Muis

Full Members


Senior Associate Members


Associate Members

Mohamad Maliki Osman, Minister in Prime Minister's Office

Chairman


Members

Halal Certifications[edit]

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]

Islam in Singapore

List of mosques in Singapore

Majlis

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura