Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

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The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, is a statutory board in Singapore. Its role is to look after the interests of Singapore's Muslim community.

1 History and role
2 Council
3 Islamic Centre
4 References
5 See also
6 External link

[edit] History and role

Established in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect, MUIS is responsible for the promotion of religious, social, educational, economic and cultural activities in accordance with the principles and traditions of Islam as enshrined in the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah.

The principal functions of MUIS are: ^[1]

Administration of zakat, wakaf (endowment), pilgrimage affairs, halal certification and da'wah activities
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 and needy Muslims
Provision of developmental grants to organisations

Under AMLA, MUIS is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.

[edit] Council

The Council of MUIS comprises the President of MUIS, the Mufti of Singapore, and other members nominated by Muslim societies and recommended by the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, but appointed by the President of Singapore.

The current President of MUIS is Haji Mohd Alami Musa and the Mufti of Singapore is Syed Isa bin Mohamed bin Semait. ^[2]

[edit] Islamic Centre

MUIS is located at the Islamic Centre of Singapore in Braddell which comprises a seven storey building and a two-storey auditorium. The centre also houses the Shariah Court of Appeal.