Information on conversion

DEAR Editor,

This is in response to the letter ‘Murut student’s need for information on conversion’ published in The Brunei Times dated Sept 6, 2014.

The student asked whether he needs any witness or proper process to become a Muslim in Brunei? What needs to be done? Where to go and when to go? Is it possible to just go to the website called Islamicreligion.com as mentioned in the newspaper to declare himself as a Muslim? Or should he approach the relevant authority regarding this matter.

Registration of converts to Islam in Brunei
1. Any individual who has reached 14 years and seven months of age can be registered as a Muslim convert independently; 2. Any individual who is below the age required shall be registered in accordance with his/her parents’ or guardian’s identification; 3. Any individual whose identification depends on his/her guardian shall bring along certification letters of parents/close family if they are still alive; 4. Any individual who gets registered according to item 1 and 3 shall be registered as an independent convert when he/she reaches the age of 14 years and seven months onwards.

Where to register?
Registration can be made at the Islamic Da’wah Centre’s Conversion and Guidance Section, Kampung Pulaie on Jalan Pusat Da’wah, or Da’wah Unit in Belait, Tutong and Temburong districts respectivley during office hours; Monday to Thursday and Saturday at 7.45am to 12.15pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Important requirements/documents
1. You are required to bring along your identity card, police or military cards for personnel; 2. Foreigners must provide passport beside identity card; 3. 12 copies of passport/identity card-sized photographs (non-instant). Ladies must wear scarf/tudung; 4. Must be accompanied by two (2) male Muslims as witness if possible.

Place of conversion
1. At the Islamic Da’wah Centre or Da’wah Unit in Belait, Tutong and Temburong districts; 2. Individual residences, mosques, prayer hall, schools, community hall etc, upon prior arrangement with Islamic Da’wah Centre officers;

Officers conducting the conversion
1. Authorised officers of Islamic Da’wah Centre, or Da’wah Unit Belait, Tutong and Temburong districts; 2. Muslim individuals are also allowed to conduct the conversion solemnisation provided prior permission from the director of Islamic Da’wah Centre.

For further enquiries, please contact Islamic Da’wah Centre at:

Islamic Da’wah Centre (main branch) : 2383996, Belait: 3341578, Tutong : 4222425

Temburong : 5221406

Head of Conversion and Guidance Section, Islamic Da’wah Centre, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Brunei Darussalam


Sumber - The Brunei Times