ASATIZAH RECOGNITION SCHEME
WHAT IS THE ASATIZAH RECOGNITION SCHEME (ARS)?
The Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS) was set up to enhance the standing of our religious teachers (asatizah) and to serve as a reliable source of reference for the Singapore Muslim community.
Recognition is granted only to qualified Islamic religious teachers and scholars who meet the minimum standards of qualification to preach and teach Islamic religious knowledge either at madrasahs, mosques, private institutions, Muslim organisations or residences in Singapore. The application of recognition is decided by the Asatizah Recognition Board.
WHO ARE INVOLVED?
The Asatizah Recognition Board (ARB)
An independent, senior committee, the Asatizah Recognition Board (ARB) comprises several religious teachers/scholars was appointed by Muis to provide direction, approve all nominations or applications, and oversee the professional conduct of all approved asatizah or scholars in the performance of their teachings and religious services to the community.
The ARB is currently chaired by one of the most respected asatizah, Ustaz Ali Hj Mohamad, Chairman of the Khadijah Mosque. The other members of the ARB are as follows:
Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan, President, Pergas
Ustazah Sukarti Asmoin, Principal, Madrasah Al-Maarif Al-Islamiah
Ustazah Khadijah Jaafar, Mosque Management Board member, Masjid Kassim
Ustaz Ibrahim Kassim, Freelance Asatizah
Ustaz Sallim Jasman, Former President of Syariah Court
Ustaz Pasuni Maulan, Former Registrar of Registry of Muslim Marriages
Ustaz Saripi Rawi, Freelance Asatizah
Ustaz TM Fouzy Jumat, President AMTAS
Appeal Panel (AP)
There is also an Appeal Panel who hears appeals on the decision of the ARB. The panel consists of Honourable Mufti of Singapore, who is also the Chairman of the AP, Senior President, Syariah Court and Registrar, Registry of Muslim Marriages.
The Secretariat
The Secretariat of the ARS is the Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association (PERGAS).
The functions of the Secretariat are as follows:
a) To provide secretarial and administrative support to the ARB.
b) To manage the registration of the asatizah, act as a central point of contact and be the liaison party with the public.
c) To administer proper assessments / tests, as and when necessary.
d) To manage and maintain data and records.
e) To provide progress reports to Muis.
BENEFITS ON BEING RECOGNISED ON ARS
Recognised asatizah get the opportunity to participate in the asatizah developmental programmes organized by Muis Academy which include the Asatizah Executive Development Programme (AEDP), Roundtable Discussions and Engagement with Scholars, and Learning Journeys.
DIRECTORY OF ASATIZAH
To check whether an ustaz/ustazah is recognized, please click here for the Directory of Asatizah under ARS.
APPLICATION
To register, please click here and download the form. Registration can be done in person at the following address:
Singapore Islamic Scholars & Religious Teachers Association (PERGAS)
Wisma Indah 448
Changi Road #03-01
Singapore 419975
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 am to 6 pm
A registration fee of $10.00 per application applies. You may also mail your application to the ARS Secretariat. Payment can be made via bank transfer to the following account:
Bank Account Number : 629-704537-001
Bank Type : OCBC
(Please attach the transaction receipt along with the application form. )
For further information on this scheme, please refer to Ustazah Siti Noor Hidayah Abdul Ghani or Ustazah Noreny Ridwan, officers for the ARS Secretariat at 6346 9346 or email to secretariat_ars@pergas.org.sg.