Structured pre-marital courses offered regularly
Assesses whether the organization offers structured, regular, and safe courses to prepare couples for marriage, covering Islamic principles, legal rights, and psychological well-being, supported by robust governance and safeguarding. Rooted in the Maqasid al-Shariah (higher objectives of Islamic law) concerning Hifz al-Nasl (preservation of lineage), these educational initiatives are vital. They equip future spouses to cultivate resilient households grounded in Mawaddah (affection) and Rahmah (mercy), thereby fostering long-term social harmony and spiritual tranquility within the broader community.
| Metric | Pre-marital Course Performance Index |
|---|---|
| Target | Score 4/5 Guidelines |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Composite of: Cohorts/yr, Satisfaction, Knowledge Gain, Follow-up Rate |
| Unit | Composite |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Pre-marital guidance is informal/ad-hoc. No structured course, safeguarding risk assessment, or standardized curriculum exists.
Level 2: Developing
Occasional workshops offered (<2/year). Content varies. Basic safeguarding policy exists but may lack course-specific risk assessments or DBS checks.
Level 3: Established
Structured course offered regularly (≥2/year) with defined curriculum. Safeguarding Lead appointed, Privacy Notice published, and facilitators vetted (DBS eligibility recorded).
Level 4: Advanced
Comprehensive course (Fiqh + Psych + Safeguarding) with qualified co-facilitators. Robust compliance (GDPR, H&S, Safer Recruitment) evidenced. Feedback systematically used for improvement.
Level 5: Optimizing
Benchmark excellence: High frequency (≥4/year), long-term impact tracking (follow-up), full inclusion monitoring, and continuous curriculum optimization based on data and scholarly/clinical review.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Lacks resources and infrastructure to hire registered clinical professionals, maintain clinical supervision, or manage formal QA roles. |
| Small | optional | Highly resource-intensive; formal clinical co-facilitation and clinical supervision are nice-to-have but generally disproportionate for this size. |
| Medium | partial | Expected to offer structured courses, but requirements for BACP/BPS registered co-facilitators and formal clinical supervision may need scaling down. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization has resources and expertise to develop and deliver pre-marital courses.
- The organization serves a community with a demand for such courses.
Not Applicable When
- The organization's primary focus is not on education, community support, or family services.
- If in-house expertise is lacking, organizations should partner with accredited providers rather than deliver substandard training.
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