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EG-EK-14 Education & Growth Education & Knowledge CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Adab/Akhlāq syllabus grounded in classical sources (e.g., Iḥyāʾ)

Evaluates the integration of a structured adab syllabus grounded in classical sources (e.g., al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyāʾ, al-Nawawī’s Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, al-Bukhārī’s al-Adab al-Mufrad, Ibn al-Qayyim’s Madārij al-Sālikīn), contextualized for today’s challenges. It is vital for tazkiyah and ethical culture, ensuring learning translates into virtuous conduct (akhlāq) and governance integrity through specific competencies and safer working practices.

Compliance 2
  • Curriculum demonstrates reasonable adjustments (SEND/UDL) and anti-discrimination design
    Equality & Inclusion Essential
  • Data protection controls (DPIA, retention) for reflective practice/surveys
    Compliance Essential
Basic 2
  • A structured syllabus on Islamic adab and akhlāq is part of the core curriculum
    Training Essential
  • The syllabus references classical sources
    Quality Important
Good 4
  • Adab Competency Framework (6-10 competencies) integrated into onboarding and appraisals
    HR/People Essential
  • Documented safer working practices (e.g., no 1:1 seclusion, supervision rules)
    Safeguarding Essential
  • Adopt a minimum syllabus spine of 8 modules (ikhlāṣ, ṣidq, amānah, etc.)
    Content High
  • Teacher CPD includes adab pedagogy and 'teacher conduct & boundaries' attestation
    Professional Development High
Better 3
  • Implement a 'cross-curricular adab map' for all subjects
    Curriculum Design High
  • Trustees review termly culture/safeguarding dashboard
    Governance High
  • Use a 'Reflective Practice Data Standard' for privacy
    Data Protection Medium

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
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:11.615732

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json

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