Respectful words
Address the issue while protecting the other person’s dignity.
ADAB IN ACTION · WEEK 1 RECAP
The OBIS
standard of speech
Respectful words. Clear requests. Calm delivery.
THE CENTRAL IDEA
Our words carry the culture of our school.
Week 1 established a shared standard for everyday communication at OBIS. Professional speech is more than politeness: it is how leaders and colleagues make Islamic character visible in moments of correction, pressure and responsibility.
“Correct the issue. Protect the dignity.”
Clear requests
Name what happened, explain what is needed and agree the next step.
Calm delivery
Be firm about the standard without personal judgement or a harsh tone.
A PRACTICAL PATTERN
Move from reaction to a clear next step.
- 1Describe
State what happened using observable facts.
- 2Clarify
Explain the expectation and why it matters.
- 3Agree
Confirm the action, owner and follow-up.
HOW THE SESSION WORKED
Learning through participation.
Participants responded through Google Meet chat, examined familiar school communication moments and practised turning tense or unclear language into calm, specific requests.
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IN ACTION
IN ACTION
Choose one conversation.
Make the standard visible.
During the week, participants will practise one respectful, clear request and reflect on how the other person responds.