Islamic Psychology or ilm an-nafs (science of the soul) is an important introductory textbook drawing on the latest evidence in the sub-disciplines of psychology to provide a balanced and comprehensive view of human nature, behaviour and experience. Its foundation to develop theories about human nature is based upon the writings of the Qur'an, Sunna, Muslim scholars and contemporary research findings.
Synthesising contemporary empirical psychology and Islamic psychology, this book is holistic in both nature and process and includes the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of human behaviour and experience. Through a broad and comprehensive scope, the book addresses three main areas: Context, perspectives and the clinical applications of applied psychology from an Islamic approach.
This book is a core text on Islamic psychology for undergraduate and postgraduate students and those undertaking continuing professional development in Islamic psychology, psychotherapy and counselling. Beyond this, it is also a good supporting resource for teachers and lecturers in this field.
PART I: ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1: Islamic Psychology: Context, Definitions and Perspectives
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Islamic Psychology Origins and Heritage
Chapter 3: Perspectives of Human Nature
PART II: BIOLOGICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 4: Biological Basis of Behaviour
Chapter 5: Developmental and Reproductive Behaviours
Chapter 6: Life Span Development: From Conception to Death
Chapter 7: Learning, Conditioning and Modelling
PART III SOCIAL & PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 8: Social Psychology: Social Cognition, Attitude and Prejudice
Chapter 9: Personality Development
Chapter 10: Affective Behaviour: Emotion
Chapter 11: Drive Behaviour: Motivation
Chapter 12: Prosocial Behaviour: Altruism and Helping Behaviours
PART IV: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 13: State of Consciousness, Sleep and Dreaming
Chapter 14: Memory: Nature, Types, Stages and Memorisation
Chapter 15: Reason, Wisdom and Intelligence
PART V: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 16: Health Psychology: Models and Perspectives
Chapter 17: Health Psychology Model: An Islamic Perspective
Chapter 18: Health Promotion: An Effective Tool for Global Health
Chapter 19: Biological, Psychological, Social and Spiritual approaches of Aggression
Chapter 20: Stress, Coping Strategies and Interventions
PART VI: GENERAL & ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 21: The Psychology of Addiction
Chapter 22: Mental Health, Spirituality and Possession
Chapter 23: Models and Approaches to Disability
Chapter 24:The Anatomy of Islamic Psychotherapy
PART VII: POSTSCRIPT
Chapter 25: Decolonising Psychology and its (Dis)Contents: Educational Development and Clinical Supervision
Chapter 26: Challenges and Solutions in Islamic Psychology
Index
