ENACTMENT A30 ADMINISTRATION OF RELIGION OF ISLAM (PERAK) (AMENDMENT) ENACTMENT 2012
Section 2. Amendment of section 2
The Administration of the Religion of Islam (Perak) Enactment 2004 [Enactment No. 4 of 2004], which is referred to as the “principal Enactment” in this Enactment is amended in subsection 2(1)–
(a) by inserting after the interpretation of “previous Enactment” the following interpretation:
‘“fitrah” means a certain proportion that is obligatory to Muslims by giving out rice or its equivalent value in money given or payable annually in hijri year at the stipulated time according to the Hukum Syarak;’;
(b) by inserting after the interpretation of “Chief Syariah Judge” the following interpretation:
‘“Chief Executive Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer appointed under section 16;’;
(c) by inserting after the interpretation of “Syarie Prosecutor” the following interpretation:
‘“Surau” means a building–
(a) used for prayers except for Friday prayers and activities which are enjoined, recommended, or approved by the religion of Islam;
(b) the use of which as such is permitted by the Majlis; and
(c) that its site has been made a wakaf in perpetuity;’;
(d) by substituting full stop at the end of the interpretation of the “President” with the words “;and”; and
(e) by inserting after the interpretation of “President” the following interpretation:
‘“zakat” means a certain proportion of several types of asset that is obligatory to be given to the designated beneficiaries who is qualified to receive the funds in accordance with the Hukum Syarak.’.