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OSI-OSA-15 Outreach & Social Impact Outreach & Social Action CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Challenging Misinformation & Islamophobia

Assesses the organization's capacity and strategy to monitor, challenge, and correct misinformation, negative stereotypes, and Islamophobic narratives in the public domain, thereby defending the community's dignity and right to fair representation. This effort is rooted in the Maqasid (higher objectives) principle of Hifz al-Ird (preservation of dignity) and the Islamic mandate for Tabyin (verification of truth). By actively countering falsehoods, the organization upholds 'Adl (justice) and protects vulnerable populations from societal harm.

Fiqh Principles

Maslahah wa Mafsadah

Weighing benefit vs. harm; used to prioritize responses and avoid amplifying negative narratives.

Adab al-lisān

The Islamic ethics of speech, guarding against harmful communication like slander.

Tathabbut

The obligation to verify news before acting or spreading it.

Islamic Concepts

Nasrah

Solidarity and mutual support within the community.

Bayān

The principle of clear, truthful, and unambiguous communication.

Difāʿ

The act of defending one's honor, rights, and community from harm.

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:09.900850

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

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