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.
