Governance Framework

This Governance Framework defines how the Islamic Estate Planning System is maintained, reviewed, and updated to ensure correctness, transparency, and alignment with Islamic jurisprudence.

1. Governance Structure

System Maintainers: Technical custodians responsible for implementation integrity
Scholarly Advisors: Qualified scholars reviewing jurisprudential correctness
Institutional Stakeholders: Masjid boards, waqf trustees, and educational bodies

2. Decision-Making Process

All jurisprudential logic is derived from Qur’an, Sunnah, and Ijmāʿ
Material logic changes require scholarly review
Non-substantive UI or documentation changes may be approved administratively

3. Change Management

All changes are versioned and recorded in the Version History.
Test cases must be updated alongside calculation logic
Backward compatibility is preserved whenever possible

4. Accountability & Transparency

Methodology and test cases are publicly accessible
Known limitations are disclosed via the Fiqh Disclaimer
Scholarly feedback is documented and traceable

Governance Principle:
This system prioritizes fidelity to Islamic law, transparency in calculation, and responsibility toward the Muslim community it serves.