Help Every New Muslim Build a Strong Foundation

Ways to Get Involved

  • Support the Mission

    Help fund the development of free, scholar-reviewed educational resources for new Muslims.

    Your support helps us:

    • Develop new curriculum

    • Produce educational content

    • Build and maintain the app

    • Keep the platform free for every learner

    Donate

  • Become a Scholarly Reviewer

    We're building a network of qualified scholars who can review curriculum before publication.

    We're looking for scholars who can:

    • Review lesson drafts

    • Verify accuracy

    • Provide corrections

    • Help ensure faithfulness to mainstream scholarship

    Express Interest

  • Join the Content Team

    Are you an Islamic studies student or someone with experience teaching introductory Islam?

    We're seeking volunteers to help:

    • Research authentic sources

    • Draft lesson content

    • Improve clarity and accessibility

    • Organize educational materials

    Every lesson is reviewed before publication.

    Apply

  • Produce Educational Videos

    Help bring the curriculum to life through engaging, high-quality educational content.

    We're looking for volunteers and professionals with experience in:

    • Video production

    • Filming

    • Motion graphics and animation

    • Video editing

    • Audio recording and mixing

    • Lighting and cinematography

    • Instructional design

    • On-camera presentation

    Whether you have professional experience or simply want to contribute your talents, we'd love to hear from you.

    Join the Production Team

  • Partner With Us

    We're looking to partner with organizations that share our mission.

    Potential partners include:

    • Masjids

    • Islamic centers

    • Convert support organizations

    • Educational institutions

    • Muslim nonprofits

    Together we can ensure new Muslims discover trustworthy resources from their very first day.

    Volunteer

  • Volunteer Your Skills

    Not everyone teaches.

    Many people can help.

    Current needs include:

    • Graphic design

    • Translation

    • Software development

    • Quality assurance

    • Marketing

    • Fundraising

    • Copy editing

    • Community outreach

    If your skills aren't listed, we'd still love to hear from you.

    Volunteer

Why Volunteer?

Every Lesson Can Change a Life

A lesson on prayer may help someone perform salah correctly for the first time.

A lesson on speaking with family may help someone navigate one of the hardest conversations of their life, without losing their loved ones.

A lesson on finding community may help someone discover where they truly belong.

Small contributions have a lasting impact.

Our Development Process

  • 1. Lesson Draft

    Scholarly students draft the lessons.

  • 2. Scholarly Review

    Established scholars review the lesson drafts and recommend changes.

  • 3. Revision

    The lessons are revised in accordance with the scholars’ suggestions.

  • 4. Final Production

    Videos are produced for publication.

  • 5. Publication

    The lessons are made available on the Shahada app and on our other social media channels.

FAQs

  • No. Different roles require different backgrounds.

  • Yes. Most opportunities can be completed remotely.

  • We understand volunteers have different levels of availability. We'll work with you to find a commitment that fits your schedule.

  • Yes, many opportunities can be completed from anywhere in the world.