Benaouda BENSAID – Curriculum Vitae

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Benaouda BENSAID – Curriculum Vitae

November 20, 2011

Ph.D., Islamic Studies (McGill University)
International Islamic University, Malaysia
bbensaid@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Benaouda Bensaid earned his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from McGill University, Montreal,
Canada. He has over 18 years of experience in teaching and administration in Canada and overseas.
Dr. Bensaid specializes in various subjects of Islamic studies including Islamic thought, Islamic
ethics, Islamic law, Islamic mysticism, and modern Muslim movements. Dr. Bensaid has been
instrumental in founding several Islamic projects in Canada, and has delivered numerous
workshops and lectures on various Islamic topics.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• PhD, Islamic Studies, Institute of Islamic Studies, Quebec, Canada,
Dissertation: “Towards a Model of Da‘wah in Contemporary Societies: The Case of Shaykh
Muhammad al-Ghazali (1917-1996)”
• Masters, Department of Islamic Revealed Knowledge, International Islamic University,
Malaysia Thesis: “Theory of Maqasid and the Social Sciences”
• Bachelor in Islamic Studies, El-Emir AbdelKadir University of Islamic Studies, Algeria
Specialization: Usul al-Fiqh (Islamic Legal Theory)
• Diploma in Business Management, Stratford Institute, Toronto, Canada
• Quality Management, Community College, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Saskatchewan’s Principalship, University of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada

ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS

• The Middles East Studies Association (MESA)
• Association of Muslim Social Scientists
• The American Academy of Religion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• July 2010-Present: Lecturer, Department of General Studies, The International Islamic
University, Malaysia
• 2006-2010: The Canadian Islamic Center (CIC), Alberta, Canada, Director
• 2000-2004: Saskatoon Misbah School (SMS), Saskatoon, Canada, School Director
• 1998-2000: Maritime Muslim Academy (MMA), Nova Scotia, Canada, School Principal
• 1996: Public Relations, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Officer
• 1995: International Islamic University, Malaysia: Special Assistant to the Rector
• 1993-1994: MAZ International School, Malaysia, Teacher of Islamic studies and French
• 1993: Matriculation Center, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Lecturer of Islamic
Studies

Other Experience
• Interpreter, Islam in Africa, Conference on Islam in Africa, ISTAC, IIUM
• Interpreter, Conference on Creativity and Innovation for Sustainable Development, IIUM
• Vice President, The Academy Club, Canada
• Founding Member, Muslim Professional Network, Canada
Matrimonial Program for local single Muslim
• Coach & Supervisor, Al-Rashid Youth Club, Canada
Leadership program for Muslim youth (boys)
• Vice-President, The Islamic Family Social Services (IFSSA), Canada
Counseling Services, Resources for Newcomers, Food bank, Clothing and household Items,
Youth development and parent education program
• Chairperson, Saskatoon Misbah School, Canada
Chairing the Board of the Saskatoon Misbah School
• Fundraiser, Maritime Muslim Academy, Canada
Raising funds during fundraising dinner
• Fundraiser, Saskatoon Misbah School, Canada
Raising funds for school operation from all over Canada
• Religious Advisor, A New Life in a New Land: The Muslim Experience in Canada, Audio
Visual Department, the University of Saskatchewan
• Media project to provide information on Islam and Muslims in Canada
• Interpreter, University of Alberta Hospital, Canada
Assisting Muslim patients (refugees and new immigrants)
• Interpreter, Open Door Society, Canada
Assisting with refugees and new immigrants
• Board Member, Inter-Masajid Shura Council, Canada
Coordinating programs and unifying fatwas and religious decisions among Mosques
• Member, The Phoenix Multi Faith Society for Harmony, Canada
Promoting inter-faith dialogue among various religious groups

CONFERENCES:

• “Muslim Scholastic Theology and Social Reform: Shaykh Mohammad Ghazali’s Perspective”,
The International Seminar on Islamic Education, 18-19 May 2011, at Ibn Khaldun University,
Bogor, Indonesia.
• “Spiritual and Moral Reform of Muslim Offenders through the Risale-i Nur of Bediuzzaman
• Said Nursi” for Bediuzzaman Said Nursi Conference, Istanbul, 2010
• “Some Reflections on Developing a Sustainable Da‘wah Management, INTERNATIONAL
• CONFERENCE ON DA’WAH AND ISLAMIC MANAGEMENT: PRACTICE AND PROSPECT
(ICDAIM’ 10), 23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2010, PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES, MINES RESORT CITY
• “Sustainable Leadership in Multi-Religious Societies”, Islamic Solutions to Current Issues in
• the World based on 1Malaysia Concept,
• “Spiritual Intelligence in the Quran (QSI), The Annual International Quranic Conference
2011, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (MALAYSIA), on the
11th –12th January 2011.
• “Positive thinking: A Quranic Alternative”, presented at the Conference on Creativity and
Innovation for Sustainable Muslim Societies, IIUM, Malaysia

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

• Islamic Worldview
• Islamic Knowledge and Civilization
• Islamic Ethic s and Fiqh for daily Life
• Family Management and Parenting
• Introduction to Fiqh (English)
• Introduction to Intro. to Usul al-Fiqh (English)
• Workshops on Sciences of the Quran, Methodology of Quran Exegesis, MSA of University of
Saskatchewan, Canada
• Series of workshops on Islamic comparative Islamic Jurisprudence, Sciences of Hadith,
Saskatchewan Islamic Center, Canada
• Arabic Language, Department of Islamic Studies, McGill University, Canada
• “Fiqh al-‘Ibadat”, Matriculation Centre, the International Islamic University, Malaysia

EDITORIAL:

• Board Member, Journal of Islam in Asia, IIUM, Malaysia
• Board Member, World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization, Malaysia
• English Language Editor: Journal of Islam in Asia, IIUM, Malaysia

COMMITTEES:

• 2011 International Conference on Creativity and Innovation for Sustainable Development,
12-14 September, 2011, Dept. of General Studies, IIUM (Secretariat, Promotion, Academic
Committee)
• International Humanitarian Conference 2011: Protecting Civilians at Time of Armed
Conflicts: The Shar‘ia and International Law Perspectives, Harun Hashim Law Centre, 2011
• Qasas Assalam Newsletter, Advisor, AS- SALAM CLUB, IIUM
• Parenting Curriculum Review, Co-curricular Activities, IIUM

LANGUAGES:

• Arabic Language
• English Language
• French Language