Islamic Psychology - The Basics

Islamic Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that explores psychology from an Islamic perspective, and provides a foundation level overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Islamic psychology. The book introduces concepts, models, approaches, themes, and theories you need to know to study the mind, soul, and behaviour based on Islamic scripture.Offering an overview of Islamic psychology and what Islamic 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 Ru? (Soul) the Qalb (Heart), and the concept of Islamic healing and spiritual interventions. Other themes include the Qur'an and psychology, models and approaches in Islamic psychology, interpreting Islamic psychology for modern times, and the contemporary scope of the practice of Islamic psychology.Outlining the challenges and solutions of the development of Islamic psychology and potential future trends, and including features to aid learning, this is the ideal introductory book for students in Psychology, Islamic Psychology, and Islamic Studies, as well as professionals including counsellors and therapists, and anyone interested in psychology from an Islamic perspective.

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CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1: Islamic monotheism as the foundation of Islamic psychology
Chapter 2: Evolution of the science of the soul: Historical perspective
Chapter 3: What is Islamic 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: Islamic healing
Chapter 9: Research methodology in Islamic psychology
References
Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: G. Hussein Rassool, G. Hussein (Riphah Institute of Clinical Rassool, Rassool G. Hussein
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 23.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032321233
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3232123-3
• Pagine: 228
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 196 mm x 14 mm
• Serie: The Basics; Print on Demand
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Didattica > Formazione professionale; Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Islam, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, Religion: general, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought