JAIS warns against unauthorised fund collection for the benefit of Muslims
All quarters including Islamic private school owners, NGOs and political parties have been reminded to get permission from MAIS before collecting funds or other contributions at mosques and surau.
Fri May 06 2022
Tayamum not required to be performed on COVID-19 patients' body - Selangor Mufti
The dry ritual purification using purified sand or dust is not required to be performed on the remains of Muslim COVID-19 patients in S'gor.
Wed Aug 18 2021
JAIS manages COVID-19 patients' remains only after hospital clearance - Director
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will only manage the remains of COVID-19 patients that have been released by the hospital, said its director, Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.
Mon Aug 02 2021
JAIS's PSRA examination cancelled
JAIS would implement a new assessment method that is equivalent and balanced for the selection of Form One students.
Fri Jun 11 2021
MCO: Friday, obligatory prayers at mosques, surau suspended, marriage solemnisation through video conferencing - JAIS
Friday prayer and the congregational obligatory prayers at mosques and surau in Selangor will be suspended during Movement Control Order.
Wed Jan 13 2021
JAIS allows stipulated congregation for Friday, obligatory prayers
The determination of the congregation number was based on the current development of the localised COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jan 06 2021
JAIS to postpone religious school sessions in Petaling district until Oct 25
Classes for all schools under the supervision of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in the Petaling district have been postponed from tomorrow until Oct 25.
Mon Oct 12 2020
JAIS orders closure of surau, school in Shah Alam over COVID-19
JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the Surau Al-Jannah and the nearby Sekolah KAFA Al-Jannah will only be allowed to operate again after JAIS gives the word.
Fri Aug 07 2020
RMCO: Selangor allows physical solemnisations starting Monday
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has decided to allow physical solemnisations to be held in the state with certain conditions, effective Monday (June 22).
Thu Jun 18 2020
Aidilfitri: Ban on Muslims from visiting cemeteries in Selangor
The decision was taken in line with the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19.
Tue May 19 2020
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