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.
| Metric | Inclusive Prayer Space Performance Index |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥85 overall and no submetric <80 |
| Frequency | Annual (audit), Quarterly (satisfaction and action closure) |
| Method | Composite of: NRAC/BS8300 audit %, Parity Index, Disaggregated satisfaction %, action closure % |
| Unit | Index (0–100) |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
A basic prayer space exists but lacks formal consideration for diverse needs. Access may be difficult for some, and facilities for different genders may be significantly unequal or an afterthought.
Level 2: Developing
Separate and clean prayer spaces are provided for men and women. Some basic accessibility features (e.g., ground floor location) are present, but not systematically implemented. Feedback on facilities is informal and inconsistently addressed.
Level 3: Established
Formal policy; step-free route from entrance to all prayer/wudu; NRAC/BS 8300 audit ≥75%; clear tactile/contrast signage; accessible wudu (seated) provided; AV parity basic; documented reasonable adjustments request process and log; cleaning and H&S schedules documented.
Level 4: Advanced
Biannual Inclusion Forum with documented actions; trustee-reviewed parity policy; hearing loop installed and tested monthly; PEEPs/evac chair provision with DPIA; NRAC/BS8300 audit ≥85% with actions closed ≤90 days; Parity Index ≥0.9.
Level 5: Optimizing
Benchmark site with external case study; PAS 6463-informed neurodiversity features; live translation/assistive listening; public parity dashboard incl. PI methodology; annual independent NRAC audit ≥90%; co-design with women and disabled users evidenced.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | partial | Limited by physical space; focus on basic accessibility and shared inclusive use rather than multiple dedicated rooms. |
| Small | partial | Scaled to building constraints; basic separate spaces expected but full architectural proportionality may be unfeasible. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization provides any kind of physical space where individuals may wish to pray.
- The organization aims to serve a diverse Muslim community or has Muslim staff.
- The organization provides a multi-faith/quiet room used by Muslims.
Not Applicable When
- The organization operates solely online and has no physical presence.
- The organization has explicitly determined that a prayer space is not feasible or necessary, after consulting with stakeholders (documented decision).
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