Chaplain's Hub

Chaplains shall discuss the nature of confidentiality and its limitations with each person who comes to them for spiritual care.

Information obtained in the course of providing spiritual care shall be confidential, except for compelling professional reasons or as required by law:

- If there is a clear and imminent danger to the client or to others, or in the case of a minor, there is evidence of abuse or neglect, then the Tarbiya Chaplain may disclose only the information necessary to protect the parties affected and to prevent harm.

- Before disclosure is made, if feasible, the Tarbiya Chaplaincy should attempt to inform the person in their care about the disclosure.

Tarbiya Chaplains shall take reasonable and appropriate steps to make sure electronically stored confidential information is protected from misuse or from unauthorized dissemination.

I follow the prophetic model to promote Islamic spirituality and well-being, and to serve with the core values of the department: compassion, sincerity, service, and integrity.

 I will maintain high standards of competence, and will actively strive to develop my knowledge and skills as a Tarbiya chaplain.

 I will maintain self-discipline as a Muslim by establishing regular prayers and practice required acts of worship, strive to maintain good character, and engage in activities that promote personal and spiritual development.

 I will honor the amana (trust) placed upon me as chaplain and never violate the personhood of another human being, religiously, emotionally, or physically..

 I will promote partnership and interactiveness in my teaching and counsel.

I believe that everyone has potential in them that is a blessing from Allah (swt), and my role is to help myself and others fulfill their potential in life physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

 Tarbiya Chaplains shall not act beyond their competence in teaching or counseling situations and shall refer to other professionals when appropriate. Tarbiya Chaplains shall not give legal advice. 

 Tarbiya Chaplains shall not engage in consensual or non consensual sexual contact, make comments, or marriage proposals with the persons they currently counsel, or have counseled.

 Tarbiya Chaplains shall not exploit their position of trust to take advantage of another for personal, financial, or sexual gain.

 Tarbiya Chaplains assume the full burden of responsibility for establishing and maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries in all chaplaincy- related relationships.

 Tarbiya Chaplains shall be honest in all dealings and shall not make any false or misleading representations regarding their credentials, experience, or knowledge.