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Muis

160-year-old Maqam Habib Noh tomb fully reopens to visitors after major renovation

The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.
The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.

All 900 slots for Singaporeans for 2026 haj pilgrimage filled; more places for elderly

Haj pilgrims saying their farewell to their family and friends before departing for Jeddah at Changi Airport in June 2023.
Haj pilgrims saying their farewell to their family and friends before departing for Jeddah at Changi Airport in June 2023.

Over 6,000 households to receive special year-end MUIS payout

CMG20240205-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura [273 Braddell Rd, Singapore Islamic Hub]
tags: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ,  Singapore Islamic Hub , Non-profit organization in Singapore . Zakat Singapore is a strategic unit under the the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore or Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis).
CMG20240205-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura [273 Braddell Rd, Singapore Islamic Hub]
tags: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ,  Singapore Islamic Hub , Non-profit organization in Singapore . Zakat Singapore is a strategic unit under the the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore or Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis).

Branded Content

From lesson planning to Arabic grammar checkers: How madrasah teachers harness AI to transform learning

Participants collaborating during the Madrasah Teachers’ Symposium held on Nov 25, 2025, which featured workshops on using digital tools in teaching.
Participants collaborating during the Madrasah Teachers’ Symposium held on Nov 25, 2025, which featured workshops on using digital tools in teaching.

New tie-up to broaden career opportunities for Singapore College of Islamic Studies graduates

Singapore University of Social Sciences and Singapore College of Islamic Studies Memorandum of Understanding Signing CeremonY
Singapore University of Social Sciences and Singapore College of Islamic Studies Memorandum of Understanding Signing CeremonY

BookTalk

MUIS deputy CEO Khairul Anwar reads biographies to examine the road not taken

Mr Khairul Anwar, deputy chief executive of Muis, enjoys audiobooks on his drive.
Mr Khairul Anwar, deputy chief executive of Muis, enjoys audiobooks on his drive.

Jail for man who gave false info to MUIS while working for committee under its purview

Mohd Zairil Ismail was sentenced to one week in jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of giving false information to a MUIS officer.
Mohd Zairil Ismail was sentenced to one week in jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of giving false information to a MUIS officer.

Health certificate required for haj pilgrims from 2026, seniors above 70 to get selection priority

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) and Muis leaders at a press conference on Oct 24.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) and Muis leaders at a press conference on Oct 24.

Long-serving community leader Haji Shafawi Ahmad dies at 92

Haji Shafawi is the longest serving Muis Council member, and was active from 1986 to 2020.
Haji Shafawi is the longest serving Muis Council member, and was active from 1986 to 2020.

Al-Istiqamah Mosque operating as usual after parcel event; warded worker doing well: Faishal Ibrahim

Congregants at the mosque in Serangoon North had to be evacuated on Sept 24 as a precaution, after a suspicious parcel was delivered to it.
Congregants at the mosque in Serangoon North had to be evacuated on Sept 24 as a precaution, after a suspicious parcel was delivered to it.

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