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TS-BGS-11 Trust & Stewardship Board Governance & Strategy CORE Compliance v2.9.7

Annual “no office-seeking” pledge

Evaluates the annual pledge where leaders affirm they did not seek office. This practice upholds amānah (trust) and ikhlās (sincerity), building stakeholder confidence by ensuring leadership is a selfless responsibility, not a position of personal ambition. The pledge prohibits campaigning or canvassing for appointment, but does not prohibit: (i) expressing willingness to serve when invited by the nominations process, (ii) submitting a factual statement where the governing document requires candidate information, or (iii) participating in open, skills-based recruitment conducted by the Nominations Committee. It distinguishes prohibited self-promotion from permitted transparency and service.

Fiqh Principles

Amanah

A trust that leadership represents, which can be a cause of regret if taken without due right.

Sadd al-Dharā'i'

Blocking the means to evil. Prohibiting office-seeking closes the door to pride (kibr), showing off (riya'), and corruption.

Maslahah & Maqasid

Public interest and objectives of Shariah. The objective is preventing coercive influence, not blocking lawful, transparent recruitment (based on Q12:55).

Islamic Concepts

Zuhd

Detachment from worldly status and prominence.

Ikhlas

Sincerity of intention, particularly in seeking leadership for the right reasons.

Tawadu'

Humility, which contrasts with the desire for exaltation and prominence.

Shura

Consultation-based selection process for leadership, rather than personal campaigning.

Riya'

Ostentation and showing off, which a 'no office-seeking' pledge helps to guard against.

Khiyanah

Betrayal of trust, particularly relevant when appointments are influenced by favoritism (wāsiṭah).

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