Islāmic psychology: The basics

Islāmic 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) as well as 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. Because it outlines the challenges of and solutions for the development of Islāmic psychology and potential future trends, and it includes 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, therapists, and anyone interested in psychology from an Islāmic perspective.