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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.

Compliance 2
  • Governance & Oversight: Trustees approve annual 'Civic Engagement Teaching Plan' ensuring political neutrality (CC9) and alignment with objects.
    Governance Critical
  • Public Resource: Annual public-facing resource produced with accessibility standards and legal boundaries.
    Outreach Medium
Good 5
  • Curriculum Architecture: Defined syllabus covering Maqāṣid, Adab, Rights, Citizenship, Volunteering, Advocacy (CC9), and Digital conduct, anchored in Qur'an (e.g., 60:8, 49:13).
    Content Strategy Critical
  • Source & Fatwa Governance: Use 'Source Governance Standard' (Primary texts + Contemporary councils + Ikhtilāf map + Legal disclaimers).
    Governance High
  • Instructor Competency: Instructors must have verified Islamic credentials AND documented UK context training (Charity Law, Safeguarding, Equality).
    HR & Training High
  • Local Context & Legal Literacy: Materials explicitly address local government, CC9 campaigning rules, Equality Act, and respectful norms.
    Compliance Critical
  • Contextual Case Studies: Using local UK examples (e.g., NHS, Councils) rather than abstract theory.
    Relevance High
Better 5
  • Practical Component & Safety: Annual service-learning/interfaith project governed by 'Service-Learning Pack' (Risk Assessment, Safeguarding/DBS, Hilf al-Fuḍūl test).
    Operations High
  • Impact & Review: Formal review loop including participant feedback and pre/post-assessment of learning outcomes.
    Quality Assurance Medium
  • Muwāzanāt Tools: Teaching decision tools for weighing harms/benefits and priorities.
    Pedagogy High
  • Hilf al-Fuḍūl Test: Framework for evaluating partnerships (justice goals, red-lines, exit strategy).
    Strategy High
  • Safeguarding-by-Design: Embedding safety controls into curriculum design.
    Risk Management Critical

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

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:46.240254

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

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