The purpose of the following 12 solutions is to initiate rumination and discussion amongst the administration and staff members of Muslim organizations so they can overcome the aversion and discord stumbling their Islamic Da'wah and altruism. The solutions are stipulated from the Qur'an, 4:26-37. Chapter 4 of the Qur'an primarily discusses matters regarding marital life, however, the same lessons can be applied to understand and improve communal life in general and cooperative organizations.
1) Establish a good practice, reflecting the moral and work ethics of the Companions (r.a) Closely study the manners of the Companions and plan of action before building any strategy. Following personal passions will digress purpose into great deviation.
2) A good practice is one, which will not put the staff members and volunteers in difficulty. Administration must assign only that work which its staff can complete with proficiency. Do not entrust them with a duty for which they are unskilled or uninterested. If the organization lacks an efficient workforce for a certain project, be realistic and do not initiate that project. Only take responsibility of the work that can be managed with competence.
3) Administration must audit all revenue generated and donations collected by the organization. Publish an annual report of the organization. Make financial matters of the organization as simple and as transparent as possible. Do not solicit or squander wealth unjustly. Greed and jealousy over money creates a cynical atmosphere detrimental to creative, cooperative and productive work.
4) Staff and volunteers should not compare with other members. Do not compete with others to prove your or your team's superiority. Administration and all staff must cooperate with each other to meet the organization's mission and vision. Exploitation or manipulation of any member or volunteer, i.e. scheme to discredit or dispose a member, or snatch his/her position unfairly may deracinate the entire organization.
5) When seeking a promotion, ask Allah for for His bounty and favour to select you for the best work of Deen.
6) Administration should not be aggressive or unfair. Treat all members with equal respect and give them equal time in meetings. Welcome constructive criticism and pitch in positive feedback. Involve the staff in making decisions which directly effect their work and pay.
7) Avoid all major and minor sins, backbiting, covetousness, greed, lying and stealing etc.
8) Pay the staff members fair due for their share of work, on time.
9) The administration is incharge of the organization so long as it possess the knowledge and the skill or run the organization, pay the staff members and provide facilities and services to the community.
10) Staff members and volunteers must be devouted to the organization and obedient to the organization's protocol and guard the organization's trusts and responsibilities sincerely.
11) Arrogance and/or inadequacy to work demonstrated from the administration and the staff/volunteers must be addressed candidly. Advise the malefactor, issue a fine, issue a temporary suspension from work, and finally, permanently discharge the malefactor.
12) Give the rights of Allah and people with humbleness.
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