THE VALUES
We remain guided by the timeless values and teachings of the Qur’an and the prophetic example (Sunnah), most specifically:
Sincerity (Ikhlas) – In responding to poverty and suffering, our efforts are driven by sincerity to God and the need to fulfil our obligations to humanity.
Excellence (Ihsan) – Our actions in tackling poverty are marked by excellence in our operations and the conduct through which we help the deserving people we serve.
Compassion (Rahma) – We believe the protection and well-being of every life is of paramount importance and we shall join with other humanitarian actors to act as one in responding to suffering brought on by disasters,poverty and injustice.
Social Justice (Adl) – Our work is founded on enabling people and institutions to fulfil the rights of the poor and vulnerable. We work to empower the dispossessed towards realising their God-given human potential and develop their capabilities and resources.
Custodianship (Amana) – We uphold our duty of custodianship over Earth and its resources, and the trust people place in us as a humanitarian and development practitioner to be transparent and accountable.
Islamic Relief is the first Muslim organisation to be awarded Core Humanitarian Standard certification
Islamic Relief was ranked 20th out of the top 500 NGOs worldwide
Islamic Relief is a founding member of the Muslim Charities Forum
Islamic Relief is signatory to the Global Charter for Change
Islamic Relief is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements and NGOs in Disaster Relief
Islamic Relief is a member of British Overseas NGO’s for Development
Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee
Islamic Relief have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women to strengthen joint work on empowering women
Islamic Relief has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council