Fatwa in Singapore
Under the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), the Fatwa (legal) Committee, chaired by the Mufti of Singapore is responsible for issuing fatwa (religious rulings). Anyone is allowed to request for a fatwa whether in writing or on-line. If you wish to request for a fatwa, please write to the following address:-
Secretary
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
273 Braddell Road
Singapore 579702
The Fatwa Committee consists of the Mufti of Singapore who acts as Chairman of the committee, 2 members appointed from the Muis Council and 2 others who are not members of the council. The committee also includes other associate members and resource persons who help to provide relevant inputs before the issue of any religious ruling. Unlikereligious queries, fatwa refers to questions on emerging issues or issues which do not have clear rulings stated in the Qur'an and the Traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The Fatwa Committee adopts the tenets of the Shafi'i school of law. If the following of the tenets of the Shafi'i school
of law is contrary to the public interest, the Fatwa Committee may follow the tenets of any of the other accepted schools of Muslim law as may be considered appropriate. In any case where the ruling is requested in relation to the tenets of a particular school of Muslim law, the Fatwa Committee will give its ruling or opinion in accordance with the tenets of that particular school of Muslim law.
Any Fatwa issued upon request from individual is applicable to himself and not for others, unless stated / publicized.