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TS-AWM-10 Trust & Stewardship Asset & Waqf Management CORE Excellence v2.9.7

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.

Compliance 7
  • Competence Matrix for 'Qualified' status (Fiqh, Text, Tajwīd, Adab, PA, Safeguarding)
    Training Essential
  • Noise Management Plan with SPL targets and complaint response
    Environment Essential
  • External Broadcast Governance (Trustee approval, planning consent, named control)
    Governance Essential
  • Health & Safety risk assessment for PA/noise (MHSWR/PUWER)
    Safety Essential
  • Assistive listening provision, testing, and Reasonable Adjustment Procedure
    Accessibility Essential
  • Rota Data Protection (Privacy notice, secure tools, access control)
    Data Protection Important
  • Safeguarding measures for youth involvement
    Safeguarding Important
Basic 4
  • Roster of trained muʾadhdhins
    Documentation Important
  • Regular rotation schedule
    Process Important
  • Documented sound check procedures
    Documentation Important
  • Appropriate audio equipment maintenance
    Infrastructure Essential
Good 9
  • Adhān Quality Rubric (5 domains) for evaluation
    Monitoring Essential
  • Volume and clarity optimization
    Quality Important
  • Backup systems and procedures (UPS, spare mic, manual fallback, SMS)
    Infrastructure Important
  • Documented fiqh policy for adhān timing and wording
    Policy Essential
  • Power continuity plan with test schedule
    Infrastructure Important
  • Document and teach the adab/sunan of adhān
    Training Important
  • Ongoing voice training for muʾadhdhins
    Continuous Improvement High
  • Mentorship for new muʾadhdhins
    Continuous Improvement High
  • Balance of traditional and contemporary styles
    Innovation Medium
Better 11
  • SPL Measurement Protocol (Class 2 meter, calibration, defined points)
    Monitoring Essential
  • Consideration of neighborhood sound impact
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Multiple audio zones with appropriate settings
    Technology Medium
  • Recording capabilities for special occasions
    Technology Low
  • Youth training and development program
    Sustainability High
  • Community feedback mechanisms
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Assistive listening (hearing loop) installed, signed, and tested weekly.
    Accessibility High
  • UPS/surge protection for critical PA components; quarterly runtime test.
    Infrastructure Medium
  • Named neighbor liaison contact; 48-hour SLA for complaint responses; publish summary of actions.
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Apply la ḍarar via a documented Noise Management Plan and neighbor feedback loop.
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Licensing check: Confirm if amplified sound relates to licensable activities (Licensing Act 2003).
    Compliance High
Best 1
  • Annual acoustic tuning by qualified engineer with saved presets and zone EQ.
    Technology Medium

Related Criteria

TS-AWM-01 Waqf deeds registered & compliant TS-AWM-02 Annual waqf ROI & impact report TS-AWM-03 Ethical investment policy TS-AWM-04 Asset maintenance & insurance TS-AWM-05 Allocation of Waqf Surplus Income to Welfare
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:00:41.309112

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json

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