MUIS was established in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA,MUIS is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore. The role of MUIS is to see that the many and varied interests of Singapore's Muslim community are looked after.[5]
Administration of Zakat,Wakaf (endowment),pilgrimage affairs,and Halal certification and other activities related to the socio-religious life of Muslims in Singapore
Construction,development,administration and management of mosques
Development and administration of Islamic Education and Madrasah
Issuance of religious guidance to the community
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.[6]
The Council comprises the President of MUIS,the Chief Executive,the Mufti of Singapore,as well as members 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.[6]
Members of the 19th MUIS Council will serve a three-year term effective 7 August 2022.[6]
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. 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.[10]
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.[11]
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