Availability of trained counsellors or referral pathways
Assesses the availability of confidential and professional counselling services, either in-house or through formal referral partnerships, to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of the community. Pastoral/faith guidance (e.g., imam support) must be clearly separated from clinical counselling, with staff trained to triage and refer to qualified professionals when issues exceed pastoral scope.
Fard Kifāyah
A communal obligation that, if fulfilled by a sufficient number of individuals, absolves the rest of the community from the responsibility.
Amānah
The sacred trust or responsibility held by an individual, underpinning the requirement for confidentiality in counselling.
Lā ḍarar wa lā ḍirār
No harm and no reciprocating harm; mandates safeguarding escalation when confidentiality would lead to serious harm.
Takhaṣṣuṣ
Specialization/Expertise; requiring that clinical issues be handled by qualified professionals rather than general religious leadership.
Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah
The higher objectives of Islamic Law. Providing mental health services directly supports the preservation of life (Hifẓ al-Nafs) and the intellect (Hifẓ al-ʿAql).
Tazkiyah
The process of purifying the self from spiritual and moral ailments, which grounds the need for counselling services.
Shifāʾ
The concept of healing, encompassing both spiritual and psychosocial dimensions, as a mercy from God.
Satr
The ethical principle of concealing the faults of others, which forms a basis for confidentiality in support services.
Shura
The principle of mutual consultation, which is the basis of seeking and giving counsel to resolve personal and communal issues.
Raḥmah
Compassion/Mercy.
Asbāb
Taking the means; seeking professional help alongside spiritual trust.
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