On 11th to 13th August 2015, Tuesday through Thursday (equivalent to 26 to 28 Shawwal 1436H), the Perak Mufti Department in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Administration Institute (INTIM) conducted the Fatwa and Falak Syarie Courses, at the INTIM Auditorium. It aims to share knowledge and provide exposure to participants about the institution of fatwa and astronomy.

The program starts with registration of participants at 2.30 pm. A total of 50 of the 108 people invited have signed up as participants. Invited participants comprise of imams from the district mosques and qariah mosques. The course continued with the first slot of 'Introduction to Fatwa' S.S delivered by Ustaz Zamri bin Hashim, Deputy Mufti of Perak.

Classes continued on the second day with the slot 'Fatwa Management in Malaysia' by A.F. Ustaz Ahmad Khairul Nizam bin Ahmad Tarmidzi and the slot 'Mufti and Fatwa' by A.F. Ustaz Kamaruddin bin Adam in the morning session, and the slot 'Introduction to Astronomy' by A.F. Ustazah Fatimah Ayoub in the afternoon session. Observation session scheduled at night cannot be held due to rain.

On the third day, the course continues with the slot 'Determination of Qibla' andthe slot 'Solat Time' presented by A.F. Ustaz Mohamad Faizal bin Jani. The program ended with the closing ceremony and presentation of certificates to the participants. The closing ceremony was officiated by S.S. Ustaz Zamri bin Hashim.

Hopefully missionary efforts and the delivery of this knowledge will be rewarded by Allah S.W.T

Source: Maktabah Division of Perak Mufti Department.