Qualified muʾadhdhin rota & sound check
This criterion assesses whether the organization maintains a rotation of qualified muʾadhdhins (callers to prayer) and conducts regular sound checks to ensure optimal audio quality. It evaluates the organization's commitment to excellence in the adhān (call to prayer) through proper training, scheduling, and technical support. Anchored in the Qur’anic emphasis on the public call to prayer (62:9) and excellence in speech (41:33), it recognizes the adhān as a spiritual practice, a public representation of the community (shiʿār), and a call to be answered. Neighbor rights (la ḍarar) and moderation in voice inform external volume and timing choices, applying the principle of al-umūr bi-maqāsidihā (matters are judged by their objectives) to ensure the call is dignified without causing harm.
- How is the schedule or rota for muʾadhdhins managed and communicated to ensure all prayer times are covered by a qualified individual?
- What is the competence matrix or criteria for 'qualified' status (fiqh, tajwīd, PA operation, safeguarding)?
- Is external adhān broadcast used? If yes: provide trustee-approved rationale, planning/LA consent, boundary SPL limits, and the named person authorised to change volume.
- What is the defined 'Quality Rubric' used to evaluate adhān delivery?
- Describe the SPL measurement protocol (device, locations, frequency) and provide the last two boundary readings.
- How is the maintenance of the audio equipment managed to prevent failures?
- Have you confirmed if your amplified sound activities require a Premises Licence or TENs under the Licensing Act 2003?
- What is the Reasonable Adjustment Procedure if the assistive listening system fails?
- How do you apply data minimisation and security for the rota (privacy notice, secure tools vs open WhatsApp)?
- What is the UPS/backup procedure for power or equipment failure?
- Copy of the current muʾadhdhin rota/schedule.
- Competence Matrix and sign-off records for muʾadhdhins.
- Adhān Quality Rubric and sample evaluation logs.
- Logbook or digital record of regular sound checks.
- Noise Management Plan (including SPL Measurement Protocol).
- Calibration certificates for SPL meter (BS EN 60942) and PA equipment.
- SPL logs (internal and boundary).
- Premises Licence or TENs (if applicable) and planning permission documents.
- Assistive listening test logs and fault contingency records.
- Rota Privacy Notice and access control log.
- Incident/complaint register with corrective actions.
- Safeguarding/DBS evidence (where youth are involved).
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | ≥98% coverage; ≥95% checks; ≥4.5/5 average on defined Quality Rubric; 100% SPL compliance (verified via Class 2 meter); 0 critical incidents and no substantiated statutory complaints over 12 months. |
| 4 | 4/5 | ≥95% coverage; ≥90% checks; ≥4.0/5 quality; minor deviations corrected within 1 week; no repeat complaints; quarterly boundary checks completed. |
| 3 | 3/5 | ≥90% coverage; ≥80% checks; ≥3.5/5 quality; occasional SPL deviation with corrective action; monthly internal spot-checks logged. |
| 2 | 2/5 | <90% coverage or recurring SPL deviations or two+ critical incidents/quarter. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Unqualified callers or frequent failures/complaints |
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