Proactive Community Justice Initiatives
Evaluates proactive efforts to address community injustices beyond core operations. This commitment to *ʿAdl* (justice) and *Naṣrah* (support) is vital for Islamic excellence, building profound trust with stakeholders and fostering a more equitable society. Indeed, Allah commands justice and excellence...’ (16:90) and asks ‘...what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed...’ (4:75), foregrounding the duty of proactive action. Definitions: ‘Community injustice’ refers to identifiable, evidence‑based harms, inequities, or rights deficits within the sphere of influence. ‘Initiatives’ may include advocacy, access‑to‑justice support, market fairness audits (referencing 83:1–3), or targeted service equity improvements. Proportionality: Expectations scale with size and risk; justice‑focused organizations may satisfy this by integrating controls into core programmes. Do no harm: Apply the principle of *la darar wa la dirar* (no harm) by explicitly assessing and mitigating unintended consequences (e.g., stigma, retaliation).
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- CC33 - Safeguarding and protecting people for charities and trustees (Protect people)
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- ISO 26000 — Social Responsibility
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