Guidelines · Code of conduct
How we share the space
Amal Club is built on the Qur’an and Sunnah, and that includes how brothers and sisters share the space. We wrote it down so everyone knows what to expect before they come, and so the space stays one Allah puts barakah in.
To make a space for awareness and raising consciousness: to align our worldview with Islam, to build with intention, to share knowledge, and to be constant reminders for each other on the straight path.
01/Principles
What we hold to
إخلاص
Sincerity
We do this for the pleasure of Allah. Halal work in righteous company turns ordinary effort into worship.
أدب
Adab
Prayer on time, clean speech, honest dealings and respect for boundaries, so everyone feels dignified and safe.
تعاون
Cooperation
Work, faith and reflection side by side: halaqas, mentoring, skill sharing and retreats that strengthen real brotherhood and sisterhood.
إحسان
Excellence
Doing things well, from the space to the hospitality. Excellence is part of showing the beauty of Islam.
02/The red lines
Non-negotiables, with evidence
These come from the Qur’an and Sunnah, not from us. They apply to everyone, in every setting.
No seclusion (khalwah)
لَا يَخْلُوَنَّ رَجُلٌ بِامْرَأَةٍ إِلَّا وَمَعَهَا ذُو مَحْرَمٍ
“No man should be alone with a woman unless she is accompanied by a mahram.”
A brother and a sister are never alone together in a closed or unseen room, booth or office.
No physical contact
مَا مَسَّتْ يَدُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ﷺ يَدَ امْرَأَةٍ قَطُّ، غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ يُبَايِعُهُنَّ بِالْكَلَامِ
“The hand of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ never touched the hand of a woman; he only took their pledge through speech.”
No handshakes or physical contact between non-mahram brothers and sisters. A smile and a salam are enough.
Modest, purposeful speech
فَلَا تَخْضَعْنَ بِالْقَوْلِ فَيَطْمَعَ الَّذِي فِي قَلْبِهِ مَرَضٌ وَقُلْنَ قَوْلًا مَّعْرُوفًا
“Do not be soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is disease should covet, but speak with appropriate speech.”
Conversation between brothers and sisters stays professional and purposeful, in person and in messages.
Lowering the gaze
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. That is purer for them.”
For brothers and sisters alike: modest dress and a lowered gaze.
03/In practice
How it works
Sundays & co-working
- Separate seating for brothers and sisters, and a sisters’ area where sisters can work in full comfort.
- Shared areas are open and visible; conversation there is about the work.
- Prayer happens together, on time, in a clean dedicated space.
Meetings & mentoring
- Meeting rooms and call booths are open or glass-fronted, so no one is ever secluded.
- Brothers mentor brothers and sisters mentor sisters. A cross-gender session happens in an open, visible space or online.
Workshops & events
- Talks and discussions happen in open halls, with separate sides or tables.
- Social and team activities are run separately for brothers and sisters.
Retreats
- Entirely separate lodging and living spaces for brothers and sisters.
- Shared sessions are collective and open; bonding activities are gender-specific.
Online & the community chat
- The same adab applies in messages: professional, purposeful, no private back-and-forth that wouldn’t happen in person.
- Separate groups for brothers and sisters, with shared announcements.
If something makes you uncomfortable, or you think we’ve fallen short, tell any of the team. Sincere advice is part of the deen, and we want to hear it. Write to us at seif-dx@proton.me, or read why we started.