Islamic religious education providers teaching 10 or more must register with MUIS

The requirements cover regular Islamic instruction conducted in person or online, including qualifying home classes and Umrah and Hajj preparatory classes run by travel agencies.

Exterior of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) building.

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SINGAPORE: People and organisations that regularly provide Islamic instruction to 10 or more individuals in Singapore must now register with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), under expanded requirements that took effect on Friday (Oct 2).

The rules cover instruction conducted in person, including at home, as well as online, and apply to settings ranging from full-time and part-time madrasahs to Quranic classes.

Travel agencies that conduct Umrah and Hajj preparatory classes will also have to register as Muslim Religious Schools (MRS).

Around 50 individuals and organisations are expected to come under the expanded registration requirements, MUIS said in a media release on Saturday.

The changes stem from the Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Act 2024, which was passed by parliament in February 2024, as well as amendments to subsidiary legislation.

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