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== Grand Mufti of Singapore ==

 

 

The Grand Mufti sets the style for the Islamic holy authority fraternity in Singapore and plays an important act in enhancing civil coherence by fostering the society’s integration in the broader multi-theological Society.

 

As chair of the fatwa committee, Grand Mufti oversees key religious laws that instruct the Muslim society in Singapore. Management of Zakat, Wakf (endowment), Pilgrimage affairs including Haj and Umrah, Halaal certification and alternative tasks associated to the social and religious way of life of Muslims in Singapore. Construction, improvement, administration and management of mosques Development and management of Islamic Education and Madrasah Issuance of religious advice to the people.

== Ustaz Dr Fatris Bakram ==

Ustaz Dr Muhammad Fatris Bakaram was the erstwhile Grand Mufti of Singapore till the designation of New Grand Mufti of Singapore Dr. Nazirddin Muhammad Nazir on March 1 2020. The statement was made on January 9 2020. The appointment was done by the President of Singapore Mrs. Halima Jacob in dialogue with the council. Ustaz Dr. Fatris Bakram was the Grand Mufti from last 9 years. Before appointment of other Grand Mufti Dr Naziruddin Muhammad Nazir was serving as the Deputy Grand Mufti of the country. Dr Fatris is serving the society as a senior associate representative of the Fatwa Board, which decides Singapore’s religious rulings. Dr Fatris set up the Office of The Mufti and the development of religious instructors, officials and intellectuals in Singapore. He attended the advancement of many Islamic codes. His forethought also consists of advising the younger associate representatives of the fatwa board (and) strengthening the Asatizah Recognition Scheme.