Islamic Council – Prerogatives of HCGI/HACIG
1. Spiritual and Moral Guidance
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Provide Islamic spiritual direction, ethical counsel, and support to Muslim members and communities associated with HCGI/HACIG.
2. Faith-Based Human Rights Advocacy
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Promote the protection of human dignity, justice, equity, and compassion based on Islamic principles, in alignment with international human rights standards.
3. Representation of Muslim Communities
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Serve as the voice of Muslim stakeholders within HCGI/HACIG, ensuring cultural and religious sensitivity in operations, policies, and interventions.
4. Interfaith Harmony and Dialogue
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Collaborate with other religious councils (Christian, traditional, etc.) to promote mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and interreligious understanding.
5. Peace and Conflict Resolution
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Utilize Islamic teachings to mediate conflicts, promote forgiveness, and build peaceful, harmonious communities.
6. Prison, Hospital, and Crisis Chaplaincy
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Organize Islamic chaplain services for Muslim inmates, patients, and displaced persons, offering spiritual comfort and religious support.
7. Islamic Social Outreach Projects
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Support or initiate community welfare programs (education, health, justice, etc.) guided by Islamic charitable principles such as Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf.
8. Promotion of Ethical Conduct
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Encourage discipline, humility, and integrity among HCGI/HACIG staff and volunteers, drawing from the moral teachings of Islam.
9. Observance of Islamic Values in Operations
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Ensure Islamic holidays, practices, dress codes, and dietary needs are respected in all organizational engagements involving Muslim participants.
10. Partnerships with Islamic Organizations
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Establish working relationships with national and international Muslim bodies and humanitarian NGOs to support joint initiatives and advocacy efforts.
11. Collaborate with the Evangelical Council.
