Islamic Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that explores psychology from an Islāmic perspective, and provides a foundation level overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Islāmic psychology. The book introduces concepts, models, approaches, themes, and theories you need to know to study the mind, soul, and behaviour based on Islāmic scripture.
Offering an overview of Islāmic psychology and what Islāmic psychologists do, chapters address key topics including the history of the evolution of the science of the soul, and the psychology of human behaviour and experiences. Rassool examines the concepts of the Fitrah, the Nafs (Self), the Aql (Intellect), the Rūḥ (Soul) the Qalb (Heart), and the concept of Islāmic healing and spiritual interventions. Other themes include the Qur’an and psychology, models and approaches in Islāmic psychology, interpreting Islāmic psychology for modern times, and the contemporary scope of the practice of Islāmic psychology.
Outlining the challenges and solutions of the development of Islāmic psychology and potential future trends, and including features to aid learning, this is the ideal introductory book for students in Psychology, Islāmic Psychology, and Islāmic Studies, as well as professionals including counsellors and therapists, and anyone interested in psychology from an Islāmic perspective.
CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1: Islāmic monotheism as the foundation of Islāmic psychology
Chapter 2: Evolution of the science of the soul: Historical perspective
Chapter 3: What is Islāmic psychology?
Chapter 4: Role, competence and scope of practice
Chapter 5: The Fitrah: The spiritual nature of human behaviour
Chapter 6: The inner world of a human being (Part I)
Chapter 7: The inner world of a human being (Part II)
Chapter 8: Islāmic healing
Chapter 9: Research methodology in Islāmic psychology
References
Index
Biography
Dr. G. Hussein Rassool is a Professor of Islamic Psychology and Consultant at the Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology/Centre for Islamic Psychology; Director of Studies, Department of Islamic Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Al Balagh Academy; and Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Islamic Psychology Research.
