Singapore legislation
Section 63
Section 63
Construction of instrument
(1)
Where any question arises as to the validity of a Muslim charitable trust or as to the meaning or effect of any instrument or declaration creating or affecting any Muslim charitable trust, such question must be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Muslim law.
(2)
If in the opinion of the Majlis the meaning or effect of any instrument or declaration creating or affecting any wakaf or nazar is obscure or uncertain, the Majlis may refer the same to the court for construction of the instrument or declaration, and must act in accordance with the construction so given by the court.
(3)
The court in construing the instrument or declaration is to do so in accordance with the provisions of the Muslim law and is at liberty to accept as proof of the Muslim law any definite statement on the Muslim law made in any of the books referred to in section 114.