No person shall be issued a certificate as a Peguam Syar'i unless he-
(1) is of good character;
(2) is a resident in Malaysia;
(3) professes the Muslim religion.
(4) is knowledgeable in Muslim Law;
(5) is in possession of a Tauliah to teach Muslim religion in the State of Terengganu or any other States of Malaysia or has obtained a degree or diploma from an Islamic University or any other University or College;
(6) is proficient in Bahasa Malaysia;
(7) has an elementary knowledge of Court procedure.