Inclusive prayer spaces
This criterion assesses whether the organization provides prayer spaces that are accessible, appropriate, and welcoming to diverse community members. It evaluates the organization's commitment to ensuring that all Muslims—including women, those with mobility, sensory, and non-visible disabilities, the elderly, parents, and carers—have dignified, safe, and equitable access to worship. This aligns with the Islamic duty of Amānah (trust) and 'Adl (justice), ensuring facilities are safe (removing harm), inclusive, and compliant with evacuation and safeguarding standards.
Al-Mashaqqah tajlib al-taysir (Hardship begets ease)
Mandates removal of undue hardship (e.g., ramps, elevators) to facilitate worship.
Dar' al-mafasid awla min jalb al-masalih (Preventing harm takes precedence over acquiring benefits)
Prioritizes safety (fire egress, hygiene) over aesthetic or capacity maximization.
La darar wa la dirar (No harming and no reciprocating harm)
Necessitates removal of physical hazards (slips, scalds) and barriers to access.
Al-‘adah muhakkamah (Custom is authoritative)
Local custom ('urf) can inform design (e.g., screening style) provided it does not contravene the Sharia principles of justice and non-harm.
Masjid
A place of prostration and communal worship for Muslims.
Musāwāt
The principle of equality, emphasizing that all people are equal before God.
Adl (Justice/Equity)
Ensuring fair treatment; in this context, equitable facilities for all segments of the community.
Hifz al-Nafs (Preservation of Life)
A Maqasid al-Shariah objective necessitating safe environments and evacuation procedures.
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