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EG-EK-13 Education & Growth Education & Knowledge CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Women‑led study circles run

Evaluates the active support for women-led study circles (halaqāt), fostering dedicated spaces for female scholarship and spiritual development. This empowers women, deepens community engagement, and fulfills the Islamic imperative for all to seek knowledge (`ilm) while ensuring robust safeguarding, governance, and quality assurance. Drawing upon the rich historical precedent of female scholarship, this practice upholds hifz al-‘aql (preservation of intellect) and hifz al-din (preservation of religion). By nurturing female educators, institutions revive the prophetic tradition of comprehensive tarbiyah (cultivation).

Compliance 3
  • Safeguarding controls detailed in 'Women’s Program Safeguarding Annex' aligned with 'Working Together', including female DSL and safer recruitment.
    Safeguarding Critical
  • Digital safeguarding controls (DPIA, waiting rooms, recording policy) if online/hybrid options are offered.
    Safeguarding Critical
  • Privacy Notice published detailing lawful basis and retention schedules (UK GDPR).
    Compliance Important
Basic 1
  • At least one regular (e.g., weekly or fortnightly) study circle led by a woman for women is actively running.
    Performance Essential
Good 4
  • Documented process utilizing a 'Halaqah Launch Pack' (proposal, tiered eligibility, COI, Equality Act justification).
    Governance Essential
  • Curriculum governance established with scholar review, 'red lines', and dispute resolution process.
    Governance Essential
  • Formal QA mechanism including annual leader observation, termly leader circles, and participant feedback.
    Quality Important
  • Halaqah Launch Pack with ready-to-use templates
    Operations High
Better 2
  • Multiple women-led study circles on diverse topics are running
    Stakeholder Engagement Medium
  • Triggers for inclusion (review barriers if attendance drops)
    Inclusion High

Related Criteria

EG-EK-01 Structured Qur’an & skills curriculum EG-EK-02 Educator competence & safer recruitment (qualifications, vetting, SCR) EG-EK-03 Curriculum reviewed & published EG-EK-04 Inclusive access (women & youth) EG-EK-05 Student-outcome tracking & staff CPD
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:43.897328

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

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