1st Edition

Soulful Sexual Health for Muslims A Developmental Approach for Individuals and Clinicians

By Sameera Qureshi Copyright 2026
348 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

348 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

348 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This transformative book offers a holistic approach to sexual health for Muslims, rooted in Islamic traditions of the soul. By addressing sexual health as an integrative journey connecting physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, it reframes this aspect of life as a sacred practice aligned with the soul’s connection to God. Introducing the Soulful Sexual Health Model as a framework for... Read more

Introduction: My Soulful Journey  1. Contextualising Islam and the Soul  2. A Soulful Model of Sexual Health for Muslims  3. Foundations of Soulful Sexual Health for Muslims  4. A Soulful Model of Empowered Abstinence  5. The Soulful Search for a Spouse  6. Soulful Sexual Intimacy in Marriage  7. Soulful Parenting Approaches for Sexual Health  8. Soulful Sexual Health and Spiritual Maturity  9. A Spiritual Legacy of Soulful Sexual Health  10. The Soulful Navigation of Female Sexual Health Challenges  11. The Soulful Navigation of Male Sexual Health Challenges   12. Soulfully Seeking Sexual Health Support  13. Soulfully Providing Sexual Health Support  Conclusion: A Soulful Vision for Sexual Health  Additional Readings  Index  

Biography

Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR, is a trauma-informed occupational therapist and founder of Sexual Health for Muslims. She centers Islamic Psychology for therapeutic, educational, and program development frameworks aimed at Muslims and professionals who serve them.

“In this transformative and groundbreaking book, Sameera Qureshi offers a deeply spiritual, yet practical and comprehensive guide to sexual health in the life of a Muslim. Grounded in the rich Islamic tradition, this book equips readers with valuable tools to center God while navigating their sexual well-being. A true gift to the field, and a must-read for Muslims, clinicians, and anyone seeking a spiritually rooted and holistic approach to sexual health.”

Amal Killawi, LCSW, The Family & Youth Institute, USA

“In this innovative and important book, Sameera Qureshi dialectically unites Islamic traditions of the soul with our contemporary understanding of sexual health. This unification allows the reader to center their soul as a mandatory element for their sexual health, liberating them from the polarizations of repression and permissiveness. An extraordinary work!”

Waleed Sami, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, City College of New York