TS-BGS-19
Trust & Stewardship
Board Governance & Strategy
CORE
Compliance
v2.9.7
Mission Alignment with Higher Islamic Objectives (Maqasid al-Shari'ah & Prophetic Model)
Assesses the explicit alignment of the mission with Maqāṣid al-Shari'ah and the Prophetic model. By prioritizing Jalb al-Maṣlaḥah (achieving public interest) and Dar’ al-Mafsadah (preventing harm), the mission reflects an Uswah Ḥasanah (beautiful pattern of conduct). This foundation ensures the organization's work is spiritually purposeful, guides ethical decision-making across all operations, and builds profound trust with the community it serves, embedding divine objectives into its core strategy.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization have a Board-approved 'Organisational Maqāṣid Framework' that defines its specific model and prioritization rules?
- Describe a real example where two Maqāṣid (or Maqāṣid vs legal duties) appeared to conflict; what was the escalation route and recorded trade-off?
- How does the organization ensure Maqāṣid framing is consistent with equality duties, safeguarding, and inclusive service delivery?
- Does the organization use a formal Maqāṣid Impact Assessment (MIA) for major projects that includes safeguarding, GDPR, and financial crime checks?
- Is there an auditable training log showing that staff and volunteers have passed Maqāṣid and Prophetic Conduct assessments?
Evidence Requirements
- Board-approved Organisational Maqāṣid Framework (OMF) appendix.
- Strategic plan and Board minutes evidencing the annual 'Purpose & Maqāṣid Review'.
- Completed Maqāṣid Impact Assessment (MIA) templates for recent major projects.
- Terms of Reference for Shari’ah/Ethics Advisory.
- Auditable training logs and assessment records.
- Annual Report with Maqāṣid section and 'Shūrā & Materiality' matrix.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Comprehensive alignment: Independent review every 2-3 years, balanced reporting (incl. negatives), culture evidence, OMF fully integrated. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Strong alignment: MIA used on >80% of major projects, quarterly Maqāṣid KPI reporting, annual purpose review minuted. |
| 3 | 3/5 | General alignment: Strategic plan references Maqāṣid, basic training conducted, ad-hoc impact assessments. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Partial alignment: Mission is values-aligned but lacks explicit OMF or formal impact assessment tools. |
| 1 | 1/5 | No evidence of alignment. |
Related Criteria
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
Discussion (1)
Administrator
2026-03-07 11:07:44.282224
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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