Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 July 1968 |
| Jurisdiction | Singapore |
| Headquarters | 273 Braddell Road, Singapore Islamic Hub, Singapore 579702 |
| Employees | 127 (2012)[1] |
| Annual budget | 2.248 million SGD (2012)[1] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth |
| Website | www |
The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Abbreviation: MUIS) also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, is a statutory board of Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in 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.[2]
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:[3]
- 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,[4] 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 2013 Haji Mohd Alami Musa serves as President of MUIS and Dr Mohamed Fatris bin Bakaram as the Mufti of Singapore.[5]
| Role | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| President | Mohammad Alami Bin Musa | Head, Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP),
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) & Ambassador (Non-Resident) Embassy of the Republic of Singapore-Algeria |
| Mufti | Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir | Mufti of the Republic of Singapore |
| Appointment | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive | Esa Masood |
| Mufti | Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir |
| Deputy Chief Executive I | Dr Albakri Ahmad |
| Deputy Chief Executive II | Kadir Maideen Bin Mohamed(WEF 4 Jan 2021) |
| Deputy Mufti | Ustaz Mohd Murat Md Aris Ustaz Mohammad Hannan Hassan |
| Director, Legal | Ms Shahla Iqbal |
| Division | Directors |
|---|---|
| Office of Mufti | Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, Mufti
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| Education | Zalman Putra Ahmad Ali, Director, Education Policy & Systems
Sharifah Farah Syed Mahamood Aljunied, Director, Education & Student Development |
| Finance & Asset Development | Mohamed Azam Abdul Aziz, Senior Director
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| Human Capital | Dr Noraslinda Zuber, Director
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| Strategy & Transformation | Bohari Jaon, Senior Director
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| Mosque & Community Development | Modamad Helmy Mohd Isa, Senior Director
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| Group Infrastructure & Resilience | Zaini Osman, Director
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| Strategic Engagement | Mohamed Asri Abdul Aziz, Director
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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.[6]
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.[7]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Expenditure Estimates for the Financial Year 2013/2014" (PDF). Ministry of Finance. 2013. p. 403. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Newly built Singapore Islamic Hub at 273 Braddell Road, …". www.nas.gov.sg.
- ^ "Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura - Home". www.muis.gov.sg. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "MCYS to MSF: What will change?". Ministry of Social and Family Development. 24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Council of MUIS Archived 2011-08-08 at the Wayback Machine" MUIS
- ^ "Islamic Hub | Late evening view of SIH". Archnet.org. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2010-05-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[]
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- Islam in Singapore
- Religious organisations based in Singapore
- Statutory boards of the Singapore Government
- 1968 establishments in Singapore