6 CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATION
1880
Mahomedan Marriage Ordinance 1880 is enacted as a separate Muslim legal jurisdiction
for marriage, divorce and other personal affairs
1908
Muhammadan Marriage Ordinance 1908 is passed, replacing the Mahomedan
Marriage Ordinance
1947
Muslim Advisory Board replaces Mohammedan Advisory Board
1951
Plans begin to form an Islamic court
1955
1957
1960
25 November 1958
17 August 1966
1 July 1968
Muslims Bill is introduced to the Singapore Legislative Assembly
Muslims Ordinance 1957 is passed, replacing the Muhammadan Marriage Ordinance
Four prominent Muslim groups call for the formation of a central Muslim body
Syariah Court is formed to settle matrimonial disputes in Muslim
marriages and provide recourse for women in the event of divorce
Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 is passed, replacing the Muslims
Ordinance and providing a centralised administration covering all aspects
of Muslim life in Singapore
Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 comes into force
MILESTONES
1915
Mohammedan Advisory Board is formed to represent the Muslim community