1st Edition
Ethical Foundations and Guidelines in Islāmic Psychology
1. Introduction Part 1:Foundations of Islamic Ethics 2. The Concept of Ethics in Islam 3. Moral Development in Islamic Psychology Part 2:Applying Islamic Ethics in Psychological Practice 4. Ethical Dilemmas and Challenges in Islamic Psychology 5. Ethical Guidelines for Muslim Psychologists Part 3: Contemporary Issues in Islamic Ethics and Psychology 6. Islamic Ethics and Social Justice 7. Ethical Considerations in Islamic Research 8. Conclusion
Biography
AbdulGafar O. Fahm is Reader in the Department of Religions at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, specialising in Islāmic Studies. He holds a PhD in Islāmic spirituality and contemporary society from the International Islamic University Malaysia. His research focuses on Islāmic ethics, spirituality, and civilization. He has authored numerous scholarly articles on religion, ethics, and socio-spiritual issues. A recipient of multiple academic awards, he is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Psychological Association. His work bridges Islāmic thought and modern ethical challenges, offering insights into contemporary psychological discourse
"Ethical Foundations and Guidelines in Islāmic Psychology is a groundbreaking work that integrates the ethical traditions of Islam with contemporary psychological practice. It is a part of the Focus Series on Islāmic Psychology and Psychotherapy. The book is rooted in the Qur’ān and Sunnah, and offers a comprehensive exploration of core ethical principles, providing invaluable guidance for Islāmic therapists, counsellors, and academics. It examines crucial topics such as moral development, cultural competence, therapeutic integrity, and social justice, making it a vital resource for those seeking to align their psychological practice with Islāmic values. This book serves as both a theoretical foundation and a practical guide. A must-read for anyone invested in the intersection of faith and psychology, it illuminates a path toward ethically sound and spiritually enriched mental health care."
Professor Dr G.Hussein Rassool, Professor of Islāmic Psychology, Centre for Islāmic Studies & Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia
