Description
This course aims to introduce the students to the different aspects of Islamic Psychology.
Expectations and Goals
Upon listening to the recordings and reading the reading material, one should be able to define Islamic Psychology and understand its basics. One should also be able to understand the difference between Muslim psychologists, Islamic counsellors, and Imams offering guidance.
This course aims to introduce the students to the models of Western Psychology, their critique and
limitation. Upon listening to the recordings and reading the reading material, one should be able to understand
the basics of modern psychology, its limitations and also the need for incorporation of Islam in these
models. By that the students will develop a new perspective, and will be to then visualize modern
psychology essentially through the lens of Islam. As this is the only way Muslims are able to receive
holistic treatment of their problems.