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.
| Metric | Zakat Governance & Education Score |
|---|---|
| Target | 100% Compliance |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Composite index: (1) Policy/SOP completeness, (2) SLA adherence %, (3) Education reach/feedback, (4) Assurance published (Y/N). |
| Unit | Percentage/Index |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
No formal Zakat policy, restricted fund controls, or educational initiatives exist. Information is ad-hoc.
Level 2: Developing
A basic policy exists but lacks board approval or scholar review. No separate bank ledger for Zakat. Educational info is minimal/static.
Level 3: Established
Compliant: Board-approved policy and Fiqh annex are public. Zakat is ring-fenced (restricted funds) with monthly reconciliation. Annual report details asnaf breakdown.
Level 4: Advanced
Advanced: Staff are competence-tested. Inquiries meet published SLAs. Education is targeted (donors/beneficiaries) with feedback loops. Policy is reviewed with scholars.
Level 5: Optimizing
Leader: Independent assurance statement is published. Calculators are WCAG 2.2 AA accessible and multilingual. Open data reporting and high-impact education set sector benchmarks.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate for volunteer-run groups; basic restricted fund accounting applies instead of this complex governance and training framework. |
| Small | partial | Requires a basic Zakat policy and restricted fund tracking, but formal CPD logs, staff testing, and scholarly Fiqh annexes are disproportionate. |
| Medium | partial | Needs a clear Zakat policy, SOPs, and restricted fund reconciliations, but scholarly Fiqh annexes and formal CPD testing matrices can be scaled down. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization collects and distributes Zakat (Collector Mode - Full Compliance)
- The organization provides Zakat calculation tools or advice (Facilitator Mode - Policy/Data/Education requirements apply)
- The organization educates the public on Zakat (Educator Mode - Content/Review requirements apply)
Not Applicable When
- The organization has no involvement with Zakat collection, distribution, calculation services, or public education on the topic.
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