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In forceAmended2020 Revised Edition

Part 2 · Majlis Ugama Islam

3. Establishment and functions of Majlis

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2024.

(1)

As from 1 August 1999, the Majlis Ugama Islam, Singapura, continues in existence.

(2)

It is the function and duty of the Majlis —

(a)

to advise the President of Singapore in matters relating to the Muslim religion in Singapore;

(b)

to administer matters relating to the Muslim religion and Muslims in Singapore including any matter relating to the Haj, halal certification or the recognition of foreign halal certification bodies;

(c)

to administer all Muslim endowments and funds vested in it under any written law or trust;

(d)

to administer the collection of zakat and fitrah and other charitable contributions for the support and promotion of the Muslim religion or for the benefit of Muslims in accordance with this Act;

(e)

to administer all mosques and Muslim religious schools in Singapore; and

(f)

to carry out any other functions and duties that are conferred upon the Majlis by or under this Act or any other written law.

Report

Part 3

The Syariah Court

Part 4

Financial Provisions

Part 5

Mosques and Muslim Religious Schools

Part 5A

Halal and Haj Matters

Part 5B

Appeals

Part 6

Marriage and Divorce

Part 7

Property

Part 8

Conversions

Part 9

Offences

Part 10

Miscellaneous

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