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Singapore to get 900 slots for Haj 2027, pilgrims to undergo enhanced medical assessment

The number of slots given to the Republic is the same as in 2025 and 2026.
The number of slots given to the Republic is the same as in 2025 and 2026.

$3.3 million distributed to 830 senior zakat beneficiaries’ CPF retirement savings, says MUIS

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Zaqy Mohamad engaging with seniors at the MUIS Zakat Beneficiaries Seniors Day 2026 on Sept 3.
Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Zaqy Mohamad engaging with seniors at the MUIS Zakat Beneficiaries Seniors Day 2026 on Sept 3.

MUIS to roll out common safeguarding framework across mosques to protect children and youth

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad interacting with participants at a programming workshop at the Singapore University of Technology and Design on Aug 29.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad interacting with participants at a programming workshop at the Singapore University of Technology and Design on Aug 29.

Friday sermons at Singapore mosques temporarily shortened because of hot weather, haze

Instead of the usual six to seven pages for the first sermon, it will be under four pages for now, said MUIS in a social media post that day.
Instead of the usual six to seven pages for the first sermon, it will be under four pages for now, said MUIS in a social media post that day.

Over $8 million from wakaf-generated income to be given to beneficiaries: MUIS

Local beneficiaries will receive $4.5 million, and foreign beneficiaries will receive $3.98 million.
Local beneficiaries will receive $4.5 million, and foreign beneficiaries will receive $3.98 million.

Woman fails in claim for income from grandfather’s Islamic charitable trusts for mosque

The grandfather had created wakafs for the establishment of a mosque known as Masjid Kassim and a burial ground known as Kubur Kassim.
The grandfather had created wakafs for the establishment of a mosque known as Masjid Kassim and a burial ground known as Kubur Kassim.

Final group of Singaporean haj pilgrims returns home

For the 2026 haj season, MUIS organised three coordinated direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Singapore for its 900 pilgrims. The first group of Singaporean haj pilgrims returned home on June 1.
For the 2026 haj season, MUIS organised three coordinated direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Singapore for its 900 pilgrims. The first group of Singaporean haj pilgrims returned home on June 1.

First group of Singaporean haj pilgrims return

The group consisted of 302 pilgrims from seven MUIS-authorised travel agents.
The group consisted of 302 pilgrims from seven MUIS-authorised travel agents.

Forum: Safeguard annual Korban from logistical delays

Alternative options to be offered to Muslims performing korban with The Meat Brothers

The Meat Brothers said details regarding adjusted pricing or refund arrangements will be shared.
The Meat Brothers said details regarding adjusted pricing or refund arrangements will be shared.

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