Chapter 4: Islam, Masjid & Management
“Any ruler who is responsible for the affairs of Muslims but do not strive sincerely for their wellbeing will not enter Paradise with them” (Muslim)
This hadith emphasises the importance of managing masjid fairly. Maintenance of masjid can be divided into three:
A. Preventive Maintenance: a regular inspection of facilities to prevent breakdown, scheduled sanitation, cleaning and scenting of the entire masjid precinct including the toilet and the garden
B. Predictive Maintenace: when there is a warning signal e.g cracked wall, leaking pipe etc, activities done to prevent a breakdown, should have spare parts ready if actual breakdown occurs so it won’t be disrupting
C. Corrective Maintenance: to repair or replace damaged equipment.
Overall, preventive maintenance is preferrable as corrective maintenance is costing more.
The management should ensure effectiveness in running the mosques by taking the following steps:
1. Division of labour: break down tasks into sub-units for effective accomplishment
2. One man one boss: an employee has to follow orders from one person only so to avoid overlapping of orders
3.Pay staff salary when due
4.Ensure that the staff position is secure to avoid the fear of sudden termination
5. Line of command must be clear: each employee know who to report to when certain situations arise
6. Information flow is not hindered: it is easy for staff to communicate with the management team
7. Esprit de corps: individual goals should be congruent with masjid’s goals, every staff works together for a collective benefit
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