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Mizan Compass

Islamic Excellence Assessment Framework

EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK

Mizan Compass

From informal good intentions to measurable Islamic excellence — across governance, welfare, education, outreach, justice, and stewardship.

WHAT IS MIZAN?

A measurable framework for Islamic excellence

Mizan Compass helps Muslim organisations move from informal good intentions to measurable Islamic excellence — across governance, welfare, education, outreach, justice, and stewardship.

Built on five pillars and a four-tier ladder (Basic, Good, Better, Best), Mizan turns scattered best practice into a clear, auditable journey. Whether you're a small mosque or a national charity, the framework gives you a shared language for what excellence looks like — and a concrete path to get there.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Built for every kind of Muslim organisation

Mizan adapts to the size and shape of your work — from a local prayer space to a national service provider.

Mosques

Measure governance, welfare and community service against a shared standard.

Charities

Demonstrate impact, ethical finance and stewardship to funders and trustees.

Schools

Benchmark Islamic education, safeguarding and youth development practice.

Islamic centres

Bring outreach, education and welfare under one coherent excellence plan.

Service providers

Show clients and regulators that your work meets Islamic professional standards.

BADGE LEVELS

Excellence Badge Levels

Achieve recognition for your organisation's commitment to excellence

Gold Badge (80-100%)

Exemplary excellence across all pillars. Outstanding governance, community impact, and operational excellence.

Silver Badge (60-79%)

Strong performance with room for growth. Solid foundations and commitment to continuous improvement.

Bronze Badge (0-59%)

Starting your excellence journey. Taking important first steps toward comprehensive excellence.

FIVE PILLARS

The Five Pillars of Excellence

Comprehensive framework covering all aspects of organisational excellence

Trust & Stewardship

Governance, financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic fundraising

Compassion, Welfare & Environment

Community welfare, family support, environment, and prayer services

Outreach & Social Impact

Community outreach, social action, and public engagement

Education & Growth

Islamic education, knowledge development, and youth empowerment

Justice, Trade & Work

Market ethics, work support, product assurance, and professional services

START SMALL

Start small — focus on core governance first

If you're a new or smaller organisation, begin here. You can grow into the full framework over time.

Trust & Stewardship

Basic tier

Governance fundamentals — the foundation every organisation needs first.

70 criteria Start here

Compassion, Welfare & Environment

Basic tier

Core service offering — what most communities expect from day one.

75 criteria Start here

Quick wins across all pillars

Basic tier

Pick up easy gains in every area without committing to the full framework yet.

222 criteria Start here
GET STARTED

How to Get Started

Simple steps to begin your excellence assessment

1

Register Your Organisation

Create an account and claim your organisation profile

2

Complete Assessment

Answer questions across all five pillars of excellence

3

Receive Your Badge

Get your excellence badge and personalised improvement plan

Ready to Begin Your Excellence Journey?

Join hundreds of organisations committed to continuous improvement