Due-diligence on delivery partners
This criterion assesses whether the organization conducts proportionate, risk-based due diligence on delivery partners, sub‑grantees, and implementing agents. It covers verification of identity, legal status, governance, financial controls, competence, safeguarding, and data protection. It requires explicit go/no-go gating, operational AML/CTF controls, and a risk-tiered monitoring system to protect funds, beneficiaries, and reputation in line with Islamic values.
Wilāyah
Authority and responsibility, which requires selecting competent partners as a leader is responsible for their flock.
Amānah
Trust, which demands safeguarding by verifying a partner's integrity and rendering trusts to whom they are due.
Al-bayyinah ‘ala al-mudda‘i
The burden of proof is on the claimant. Partners must provide verifiable evidence (tabayyunu) of status and controls; no engagement without minimum evidence.
La darar wa la dirar
No harm, no reciprocating harm. This legal maxim mandates preventing harm to beneficiaries and assets, reinforcing proportionate controls, safeguarding, and sanctions screening.
Sadd al-Dhara'i
Blocking the means to harm. This supports preventive measures—enhanced due diligence and monitoring where risk indicators are present—to block routes to misuse or diversion.
Ta'āwun 'ala al-birr wa al-taqwā
Cooperation in righteousness and piety. This is the ultimate objective of forming partnerships in an Islamic context.
Iḥsān
Excellence and perfection. This concept encourages selecting partners who not only meet minimum requirements but also demonstrate excellence in their work.
Adl (Justice)
Standing firm in justice requires managing conflicts of interest and avoiding nepotism in partner selection (Qur'an 4:135).
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