Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

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.
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:
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, 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.
Mr Mohamed Sa'at Abdul Rahman serves as President of MUIS and Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir as the Mufti of Singapore.
Singapore Fatwa Committee
Full Members
Mufti Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, Chairman
Ustaz Dr. Firdaus Bin Yahya, Mananging Director, Darul Huffaz
Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan, Senior Asatizah
Ustaz Fathurrahman Bin Hj M Dawoed, Executive Director, Andalus
Ustazah Dr. Rohana Binte Ithnin, Board of Governors, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah.
Senior Associate Members
Ustaz Dr. Mohd Murat Bin Md Aris, Deputy Mufti
Ustaz Dr. Mohammad Hannan Bin Hassan, Deputy Mufti
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Bin Ali, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), 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 Dr. Badrul Fata Bin Muhd Ridwan, Lecturer, Institut Pengajian Tinggi Al-Zuhri
Ustaz Dr. Mohammad Rizhan Bin Leman, Lecturer, Institut Pengajian Tinggi Al-Zuhri
Ustazah Dr. Sakinah Binte Saptu, Freelance Asatizah
Ustaz Dr. Afif Bin Pasuni, Vice Principal, Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
Ustazah Dr. Siti Nur 'Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid, Founder & Director, Caliph Consultancy
Ustaz Dr. 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
Dr. Mohamad Maliki Osman, Minister in Prime Minister's Office
Members
Dr. Naziruddin Mohd Nasir, Mufti of Singapore
Dr. Mohamad Hannan Hassan, Vice Dean of Muis Academy
Professor Seng Boon Kheng, Head of Master of Social Work Programme, SUSS
Assoc. Professor Suzaina Kadir, Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), NUS
Dr. Gog Soon Joo, Chief Futurist of SkillsFuture Singapore
Dr. 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
Mr. 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
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 (Muis). 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.
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.
See also
Islam in Singapore
List of mosques in Singapore
Majlis
References
External links
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Islam in Singapore
Religious organisations based in Singapore
Statutory boards of the Singapore Government
1968 establishments in Singapore
Government agencies established in 1968