EG-EK-20
Education & Growth
Education & Knowledge
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Fiqh of Social Engagement
Assesses if educational offerings systematically include the jurisprudence (fiqh) of social and civic engagement—covering pluralism, interfaith relations, and community service—integrated with robust governance, safeguarding, and local legal contextualization. Rooted in the Qur'anic mandate for ta'aruf (mutual acquaintance) and the maqasid (higher objectives) of preserving societal harmony, these programs should cultivate fiqh al-ta'ayush (jurisprudence of coexistence). By advancing maslahah (public interest), such education empowers learners to navigate diverse societies ethically.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization have a defined syllabus for the fiqh of social engagement that includes local legal context (CC9, Equality Act)?
- Is there a formal 'Source Governance Standard' and do instructors have documented training in the UK civic context?
- Are practical service-learning components governed by a risk assessment and safeguarding protocol?
- Do Trustees formally approve the civic engagement teaching plan to ensure political neutrality and alignment with charitable objects?
- How does the organization measure the impact of this education on learners' civic competence and behavior?
Evidence Requirements
- Curriculum syllabus with mapped topics (Maqāṣid, Citizenship, CC9 boundaries).
- Trustee minutes approving the 'Civic Engagement Teaching Plan'.
- Instructor files: Credentials + evidence of UK context/safeguarding training.
- 'Service-Learning Pack' samples: Risk assessments, safeguarding checklists, and partner MOUs (Hilf al-Fuḍūl test).
- Pre/post-assessment data or reports on learner civic competence.
- Copies of the annual public-facing resource with legal disclaimers.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Exemplary: Comprehensive, trustee-approved curriculum delivered annually; includes assessed practical service-learning with full safeguarding/H&S controls; instructor has verified expertise + UK context training; clear evidence of impact. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Strong: Dedicated module/course covers key topics (citizenship, rights, CC9) with sound sources; practical component exists with basic risk assessment; instructors are qualified. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Developing: Topic covered occasionally; basic references to fiqh of minorities; no structured practical component or formal trustee oversight of advocacy content. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Weak: Topic addressed superficially or reactively; lacks local contextualization (e.g., ignores UK charity law); no instructor vetting. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Non-Compliant: No education on the fiqh of social engagement, or content promotes isolationism/unsafe practices. |
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2026-03-07 12:06:46.240254
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