PERGAS is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that envisions 'Religious Leadership that is Credible, Integrated and Contributing Towards the Development of The Community'.

With the advancement of times, increased expectations of the Malay/Muslims society and ever changing da'wah landscape in Singapore, the role of Islamic religious teachers (Asatizah) as beacons of knowledge and religious advisor to the community thus changed from a traditional practice leadership roles towards assuming thought leadership and shaping public opinion of the Muslims community.

Their roles extends from not only teaching religious classes in Madrasah or Mosques, but also assume as socio-religious intellectuals, missionaries (Du'at), writers, research analyst, entrepreneurs and community leaders in mosques and other Islamic institutions.