Workshop Introduction:
Authorship has always been one of the hallmarks of civilization across ages and cultures, and a vital component in the advancement of nations. It reflects intellectual output, the fruit of understanding, and a product of both knowledge and education. Writing is a craft rooted in talent, yet refined through learning, practice, and persistence. No writing exists without knowledge, and every discipline thrives through authorship and dissemination.

Authorship is like a fruitful tree that demands effort, time, and investment. A successful writer need not be prolific—the quality of content and its usefulness outweigh mere quantity. Since writing involves diverse skills and is achieved through several stages, it is essential for every aspiring author to be familiar with these techniques. Hence, this training workshop is designed to equip participants with the necessary tools to become competent writers and distinguished researchers—producing scientific work that is rich in content, high in quality, and valuable in impact. Through this, we seek to advance ourselves, contribute to the renaissance of our communities, and harness the technologies of our era for the dissemination of knowledge.

Workshop Topics:

Introductory Module: Motivations behind writing and well-known authorship patterns—classical and contemporary.

Module 1: Skills for building a writer’s library and research databases and how to benefit from them.

Module 2: Skills for identifying, accessing, and managing sources and references.

Module 3: Skills for preparing abstracts, outlines, and introductions.

Module 4: Techniques for collecting and classifying scientific content.

Module 5: Proficient textual drafting: components of clarity, strength, and coherence.

Module 6: Documentation and citation skills and ensuring academic integrity.

Module 7: How to integrate modern technologies in writing—balancing innovation with ethical considerations.

Module 8: Time and task management—producing multiple high-quality outputs simultaneously.

Conclusion: General tips for aspiring writers.

Trainer:

Dr. Muhammad Shafie Muftah Bushiyah
PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Al-Azhar University – Cairo.
Assistant Professor and former Head of the Department of Jurisprudence, Faculty of Sharia and Law – Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS), Malaysia.

Trainer's Bio:

Dr. Bushiyah has served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Jurisprudence at UniSHAMS, Malaysia, since 2011. He holds a PhD in Maliki Jurisprudence (2006), a Master’s in Islamic Jurisprudence (2003), a postgraduate diploma (2000), and a BA in Islamic Law (1994), all from Al-Azhar University in Cairo. His academic contributions include over 102 publications (85 in Arabic, 17 in English), spanning books, chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and conference papers across 20 countries.

He has supervised and reviewed numerous theses and research projects, participated in over 50 international conferences, and has expertise in editing classical manuscripts, Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic studies, and digital libraries. His extensive experience also includes working with publishing houses and software development firms, making him an accomplished author, editor, reviewer, and trainer in the field.

Target Audience:

Writers and authors

University professors and lecturers

Curriculum developers

Master's and PhD students

Undergraduate students

Workshop Schedule:

Platform: Online via Zoom

Start Date: June 29, 2025

Total Sessions: 3 sessions

Session Duration: 3 hours per session

Session Time: Sundays at 8:00 PM (Mecca Time)

Fees and Participant Benefits:

Fee: $33USD (includes):

Certified certificate issued by the organizing body

Access to all session recordings

Access to the training materials

Continuous support and follow-up through a WhatsApp group