38. Authority of Majlis

The Majlis shall, on behalf of and under the authority of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan as Head of the Religion of Brunei

Darussalam, aid and advise His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan on all matters relating to the religion of Brunei Darussalam, and shall in all such

Religious Council and Kadis Courts matters be the chief authority in Brunei Darussalam, save in so far as may be otherwise provided by this Act.