Complaints & whistle-blowing mechanism
Examines the systems for handling complaints (dissatisfaction with service, fundraising, or decisions) and whistleblowing (public interest disclosures of wrongdoing), distinct from personal grievances. Crucial for upholding *Amānah* (trust) and ensuring *Maẓālim* (redress), these mechanisms protect stakeholders from injustice, mitigate operational risk, and build a culture of integrity. The system must include clear routing: safeguarding concerns trigger immediate escalation under the Safeguarding Policy, while employment disputes follow HR grievance procedures unless public-interest wrongdoing is alleged.
Maẓālim
The redress of grievances, classically referring to independent jurisdictions for complaints against officials.
Tabayyun
The obligation to verify news and allegations before acting, ensuring evidence-based justice.
Dar' al-Mafāsid
The maxim 'Preventing harm takes precedence over bringing benefit', prioritizing the removal of risks identified through whistleblowing.
Amānah
The principle of trust, which requires safeguarding rights and reporting misconduct.
Hisbah
The institutional duty of enjoining good and forbidding wrong. Modern whistleblowing is a form of Hisbah.
Naṣīḥah
Sincere counsel; framing internal reporting as a religious duty to advise and guide the organization.
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