Asset maintenance & insurance

This criterion assesses whether the organization implements systematic maintenance programs and appropriate insurance coverage for its assets, particularly waqf properties. It evaluates the organization's commitment to preserving the value and functionality of its assets through preventive care, timely repairs, and risk management. Trustees are ‘shepherds’ responsible for safeguarding assets; neglect breaches this trust and potentially the shurūṭ al-wāqif (conditions of the waqf), violating the command to ‘fulfil contracts’ (Qur’an 5:1). Proactive safety measures operationalize the maxim al-ḍarar yuzāl (harm must be removed) and the prohibition ‘do not throw yourselves into destruction’ (Qur’an 2:195), ensuring long-term sustainability and continued benefit to the community.