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CWE-CWR-31 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Community Welfare & Relief CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Zakat Education & Facilitation (Organisational Context)

Assesses if the organization provides clear, structured information to stakeholders about its Zakat policy and educates the community on Zakat as a communal institution for purification (tazkiyah) and social welfare. It ensures Zakat is treated as a restricted fund (amānah) with clear asnaf/geographic allocations, supported by independent assurance. Applicability varies by role: 'Collectors' must meet strict financial/assurance controls; 'Facilitators' (calculators/platforms) focus on accuracy and data privacy; 'Educators' focus on content governance.

Fiqh Principles

Zakāt

A structured social duty and public institution with defined beneficiaries and governance obligations.

Amānah

Fiduciary duty to manage Zakat as a restricted trust.

Maslahah

Public interest, guiding due diligence and fraud prevention.

Sadd al-dharā’iʿ

Blocking the means to harm, supporting safeguarding and sanctions checks.

Haqq al-ma‘lūm

The known right of the poor in the wealth of the rich.

Islamic Concepts

Tazkiyah

Purification of wealth and soul through Zakat.

Taʿlīm

Systematic education to inform the community.

Ikhlāṣ

Sincerity in intention, guiding ethical fundraising.

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:29.277700

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json

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