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CWE-CWR-02 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Community Welfare & Relief CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Hardship-grant / zakāt emergency fund

Evaluates the provision of a hardship or Zakāt fund for urgent aid. This reflects *Iḥsān* (excellence) by establishing a vital safety net for stakeholders in crisis. Rooted in the principle of *Takaful* (mutual solidarity), such funds directly support the *Maqasid al-Shari'ah* (objectives of Islamic law) by ensuring *Hifz al-Nafs* (preservation of life) and protecting human dignity during severe distress. A structured, confidential process ensures timely relief, reinforcing community trust and fulfilling a core Islamic social responsibility.

Compliance 8
  • Formal segregation controls (Zakāt vs non-Zakāt tracking/banking)
    Compliance Essential
  • Delegated Authority Matrix (thresholds, quorum, out-of-hours)
    Governance Essential
  • Conflicts and insider-benefit controls (Trustee eligibility)
    Governance Essential
  • Dual authorisation + payment controls (verify bank, prefer vendors, no cash without protocol)
    Controls Essential
  • Sanctions/CTF screening (OFSI/Home Office lists, logs)
    Compliance Essential
  • Safeguarding embedded in assessment (red flags, safe comms)
    Compliance Essential
  • Case data governance (GDPR Art 13/6/9, retention, access)
    Compliance Essential
  • Accessible application channels
    Accessibility Essential
Basic 1
  • Hardship grant or emergency fund exists
    Infrastructure Essential
Good 7
  • Documented application/verification process with SLA definitions
    Process Essential
  • Clear eligibility criteria (aligned with Zakāt asnaf where applicable)
    Compliance Essential
  • Confidentiality and dignity maintained (satr/ḥifẓ al-ʿirḍ)
    Quality Essential
  • Documented triage (P1/P2)
    Process Essential
  • Grant caps and repeat application rules
    Compliance Essential
  • Dedicated, ring-fenced fund with clear allocation policy
    Leadership High
  • Sharia advisory review (asnaf, segregation, admin costs)
    Governance High
Better 4
  • Pre-approved vendor MOUs (utilities, landlords) - al-umūr bi maqāṣidihā
    Collaboration High
  • Light-touch appeal/reconsideration route
    Excellence High
  • Safe-contact protocols for at-risk applicants
    Excellence High
  • Plain-language decision letters (Zakāt vs Sadaqah clarity)
    Transparency High

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Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:07:58.778501

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json

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