VOLUNTEER SCHOLARS, EDITORS & PUBLICATION SPECIALISTS NEEDED

AL-IHSAN CANADIAN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY TAWḤĪD & FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAM TEXTBOOK PUBLICATION PROJECT

Help Build the Next Generation of Authentic Islamic Educational Resources

Al-Ihsan Canadian Islamic University is assembling a volunteer academic publication team to assist in the development, peer review, editing, and production of a series of university-level textbooks and educational resources on Tawḥīd and the Foundations of Islam.

This initiative aims to produce academically rigorous, spiritually enriching, and pedagogically effective learning materials rooted in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah according to the understanding of the righteous predecessors (Salaf al-Ṣāliḥ).

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The publication series will serve:

• University students
• Islamic studies programs
• Community learning circles
• Independent learners
• Masjid and educational institutions

The publications will be designed to combine traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic standards.

KEY FEATURES

✓ Arabic-English parallel presentation

✓ Detailed chapters supported by Qur'anic evidences

✓ Authentic Hadith with scholarly references

✓ Chicago-style footnotes and citations

✓ University-level academic formatting

✓ Learning objectives for each chapter

✓ Review questions and assessment exercises

✓ Glossaries and vocabulary development

✓ Research and reflection activities

✓ Structured progression from foundational to advanced topics

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VOLUNTEER ROLES NEEDED

ISLAMIC STUDIES SCHOLARS

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, MA, or advanced studies in Islamic Studies, Aqīdah, Tawḥīd, Sharīʿah, Hadith, Tafsīr, or related disciplines

• Teaching or research experience

• Familiarity with classical and contemporary Islamic scholarship

Responsibilities:

• Peer review content

• Verify Qur'anic evidences

• Review Hadith authenticity and references

• Ensure theological accuracy

• Assist with curriculum development

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ARABIC LANGUAGE SPECIALISTS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Arabic proficiency

• Experience teaching or editing Arabic texts

• Knowledge of Islamic terminology and classical sources

Responsibilities:

• Review Arabic-English parallel texts

• Verify translations

• Proofread Arabic content

• Ensure linguistic consistency

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ACADEMIC EDITORS & PROOFREADERS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic editing experience

• Publishing or journal experience

• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Copy editing

• Style consistency

• Citation review

• Quality assurance

• Manuscript preparation

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FOOTNOTE & RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with academic research

• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Citation verification

• Footnote formatting

• Source management

• Bibliography preparation

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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational design experience

• University or college teaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Learning objectives development

• Exercises and assessments

• Review questions

• Student engagement tools

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PUBLICATION & LAYOUT SPECIALISTS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Canva, or equivalent

• Book publishing experience

Responsibilities:

• Layout design

• Typesetting

• Print-ready preparation

• Digital publication formatting

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DESIRED QUALITIES

• Commitment to authentic Islamic scholarship

• Professionalism and academic integrity

• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team

• Respect for deadlines

• Passion for Islamic education and community service

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OUR VISION

To develop a comprehensive library of university-level Islamic educational resources that combine scholarly rigor, authentic sources, academic excellence, and practical application for students and communities worldwide.

Through this effort, volunteers will contribute to the preservation, dissemination, and teaching of authentic Islamic knowledge for future generations.

"Knowledge Built Upon Revelation. Excellence Built Upon Service."

AL-IHSAN CANADIAN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY

Interested volunteers are encouraged to join our publication initiative and help establish a lasting legacy of authentic Islamic educational resources.