CWE-CWR-28
Compassion, Welfare & Environment
Community Welfare & Relief
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Policy for Prayer (Salat) Facilitation
Assesses whether the organisation has a documented policy and provides safe, accessible, and clean prayer/ablution facilities. This criterion applies to staff, volunteers, and on-site visitors/service users. The policy must define access/booking rules, privacy arrangements, and priority during peak times (e.g., Jumu‘ah). Where premises constraints (e.g., leased sites) limit full provision, the organisation must document reasonable alternatives (nearby facilities, staggered breaks, portable kits) and the rationale.
Compliance 2
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Risk assessment (inc. COSHH) reviewed annually/after changeSafety Essential
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Posted occupancy limits and evacuation routesSafety Essential
Basic 4
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Accessible and clean prayer space (or Access Statement if not fully compliant)Infrastructure Essential
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Time is respected for obligatory prayersProcess Essential
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Direction of Qibla is clearly marked and verifiedInfrastructure Essential
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Accessible wudu provision or nearby accessible facilityAccessibility Essential
Good 4
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A documented policy on prayer facilitation (staff/visitors)Documentation Essential
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Safeguarding and supervision controls documentedSafety Essential
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Non-slip surfacesSafety Essential
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A schedule for congregational prayers is published and followed where applicableTransparency Medium
Better 5
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Provision of separate facilities for men and women where appropriateStakeholder Engagement High
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Water-efficient wudu facilities (metered/aerated)Sustainability High
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Facilities accommodate users with disabilities (Part M/BS 8300)Accessibility High
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Fragrance-free, low-VOC cleaningHealth Medium
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Safeguarding: visibility panels, zoning, youth supervisionSafety High
Related Criteria
CWE-CWR-01 Weekly Dignified Food Support Service (Food Bank, Pantry, or Hot Meals)
CWE-CWR-02 Hardship-grant / zakāt emergency fund
CWE-CWR-03 Volunteer management: hours logging, safer recruitment & safeguarding
CWE-CWR-04 Partnerships with local authorities and community organisations (NGOs/VCSE)
CWE-CWR-05 User-impact survey results
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
Discussion (1)
Administrator
2026-03-07 12:06:28.130296
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json
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