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.
| Metric | Maqāṣid Integration Score |
|---|---|
| Target | 100% |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Method | Percentage of strategic objectives with mapped KPIs AND Percentage of major projects with completed MIA |
| Unit | Percentage |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
The organization's mission has no formal or documented alignment with Maqāṣid al-Shari'ah. Any connection is implicit or ad-hoc.
Level 2: Developing
Mission is values-aligned, but lacks an explicit Organisational Maqāṣid Framework (OMF). Impact assessments are informal.
Level 3: Established
Strategic plan explicitly references Maqāṣid. Basic training is conducted, and major projects undergo ad-hoc alignment checks.
Level 4: Advanced
Strong alignment: MIA used on >80% of major projects. Quarterly reporting of Maqāṣid KPIs exists. Annual purpose review is minuted.
Level 5: Optimizing
Comprehensive alignment: Independent review every 2-3 years. Reporting is balanced (includes negatives). Culture is evidenced by staff surveys. OMF is fully integrated.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Formal Organisational Maqāṣid Frameworks (OMF) and Impact Assessments (MIA) are highly disproportionate for volunteer-run groups. |
| Small | optional | Nice-to-have conceptually, but formal frameworks, escalation routes, and MIA templates are too resource-intensive. |
| Medium | partial | Should ensure basic strategic alignment with Islamic objectives, but can use a simplified OMF without complex MIA templates. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization operates within an Islamic context or intends to serve a Muslim community.
- The organization seeks to embody Islamic values and principles in its operations and services.
Not Applicable When
- The organization explicitly operates outside of an Islamic framework and does not claim any alignment with Islamic values.
- The organization's mission is fundamentally incompatible with core tenets of Islam.
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