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Dr. Akbar Husain
Professor at Aligarh Muslim University with extensive experience in teaching and research. His interests include spirituality in psychology, Islamic psychology and clinical health psychology.
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Spiritual Psychology Department
Islamic Psychology
Exploring mental health through an integrated understanding of psychological, emotional, behavioural and spiritual dimensions, while remaining sensitive to Islamic values, traditions and lived experience.
600+
Collective hours of practice referenced by
the Islamic Psychology department.
600+
Collective Practice Hours
200+
Clients Supported
7
Internship Phases
3
Month Research Program
Understanding the approach
Introduction to Islamic Psychology
Islamic Psychology can be understood as an approach to psychology grounded in an Islamic paradigm, incorporating perspectives on human life, behaviour, cognition, emotions, relationships and spirituality.
The approach recognises the complexity of human nature and considers psychological and spiritual dimensions together, while engaging with contemporary psychological literature and practices.
Traditional Islamic concepts including Nafs, Qalb, Aql and Ruh provide important conceptual lenses for understanding human experience.
A holistic view of the person
Four Dimensions of Human Experience
Islamic psychological thought traditionally gives attention to several interconnected dimensions of human experience.
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Nafs
The self and its drives, tendencies, struggles, development and behavioural dimensions.
02
Qalb
The heart as a centre associated with emotional, moral and spiritual experience.
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Aql
The intellectual and cognitive dimension through which people reason, understand and reflect.
04
Ruh
The spiritual dimension of human existence and connection with meaning and transcendence.
Contemporary Islamic Psychology
Professor Malik Badri
Father of Contemporary Islamic Psychology
Professor Malik Badri (1932–2021) was a prominent figure in contemporary Islamic Psychology. His academic and clinical career connected psychology, education, spirituality and Islamic intellectual traditions.
His work contributed significantly to discussions around culturally meaningful psychological practice and the relationship between Islamic thought and contemporary psychological science.
Academic Background
American University of Beirut and
University of Leicester.
Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate clinical psychology training
in London.
Academic Leadership
Held senior academic and leadership roles
in universities.
International Influence
Contributed to Islamic psychology across
multiple countries and institutions.
Islamic Psychology in India
Indian History & Contemporary Frontiers
The development of Islamic Psychology in India has involved academics, researchers and institutions contributing to dialogue between Islamic perspectives and psychology.
ICIPP in India
The Indian Council on the Islamic Perspective in Psychology was established in 2016 and has supported seminars, workshops and academic discussion around the field.
Growing Academic Interest
Islamic Psychology has increasingly become a subject of academic discussion, research and professional exploration within India.
Indian Contemporary Frontiers
Voices Contributing to the Field
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Naved Iqbal
Professor of Psychology at Jamia Millia Islamia, with academic interests spanning health psychology, clinical psychology, spirituality and Islamic psychological paradigms.
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Azizuddin Khan
Professor at IIT Bombay and one of the founding members associated with ICIPP, contributing to academic exploration of Islamic psychological principles.
Academic community
Other Founding Members
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Prof. Roomana N. Siddiqui
Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University
02
Dr. Nazirul Hasnain
Former Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia
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Prof. Shamin Ansari
Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University
04
Prof. M Hafiz Ilyas Khan
Former Chairperson, Department of Psychology
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Dr. Khurshid Alam
Associate Professor, Zakir Husain Delhi College
06
Nahid Nizami
Professor, Aligarh Muslim University
Shujauddin Fahad
Spiritual Psychologist at Mind & Brain Hospital
As a Research Scholar, Therapist Practitioner and Mental Health Educator, Shujauddin Fahad Inamdar brings a multidisciplinary perspective to Islamic Psychology.
With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and specialization in Islamic Psychology, his interests include spiritual growth, resilience and culturally sensitive psychological practice.
His professional training includes areas such as CBT, REBT and NLP, alongside research and community-oriented mental health work.
His work also explores the relationship between religiosity, anxiety, youth experiences and culturally sensitive counselling models.
Teaching, Training & Internship
Seven-Phase Learning Journey
The internship is structured into progressive phases designed to move from orientation and observation toward integration, professional development and quality improvement.
Phase 1 — Orientation
Orientation and introduction along with familiarization with the hospital structure.
Phase 2 — Multidisciplinary Team
Introduction to and working with multidisciplinary teams and understanding collaborative healthcare.
Phase 3 — Clinical Exposure
Clinic and ward exposure with observation of clinical processes and mental health care.
Phase 4 — Educational Components
Observation and introduction to educational components and relevant clinical modalities.
Phase 5 — Practical Integration
Integration of theoretical orientations with practical interventions from Islamic Psychology.
Phase 6 — Professional Development
Integration of learning with professional development and clinical understanding.
Phase 7 — Quality Improvement
Administrative aspects, feedback, regular check-ins and quality improvement discussions.
Clinical Research Internship & Recruitment Program
Advance the future of Islamic Psychology through research, clinical practice and innovation. The program integrates scientific research, evidence-based clinical practice and psycho-spiritual perspectives to prepare participants for future roles in mental health, academia and research.
Program Curriculum
What You Will Learn
Islamic Psychology Foundations
- Foundations of Islamic Psychology
- Epistemology and Ontology
- Clinical Integration
- Holistic Mental Healthcare
- Psychiatric, Psychological & Spiritual Care
- Critical evaluation of contemporary psychotherapies
Clinical Research Skills
- Clinical case documentation
- Thematic and qualitative analysis
- Practice-based outcome research
- Psychological tools and worksheets
- Scales and inventories
- Evaluation of Islamic psychological interventions
Clinical Practice Exposure
- Case observation and tracking
- Case formulation
- Islamically integrated psychotherapy
- Understanding mechanisms of change
- Research methodology
- Professional ethics
Integrated understanding
Four Mechanisms of Change
Nafs
Behavioural
Understanding behavioural patterns and self-regulation.
Aql
Cognitive
Understanding thought, reflection and meaning-making.
Ihsasi
Emotional
Recognising emotional experience and regulation.
Ruhani
Spiritual
Exploring spirituality, values and meaning.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
Psychology Background
- M.A. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Phil. Psychology
- Equivalent postgraduate qualifications
Islamic Studies Background
- Islamic Studies graduates
- Madrasa graduates
- Traditional Ulama
- Recognized Islamic scholars interested in mental health
Learning Experience
From Observation to Professional Practice
Clinical Exposure
- Clinical case observation
- Case tracking
- Case formulation
- Evidence-based interventions
Research
- Research methodology
- Clinical documentation
- Academic discussions
- Practice-based research
Professional Development
- Professional ethics
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Mentorship
- Community engagement
Future pathways
Career Opportunities
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Clinical Research
02
Islamic Psychology Services
03
Academic Projects
04
Community Mental Health Programs
05
Future Recruitment Initiatives
Why this program?
A Multidisciplinary Learning Environment
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Specialized Islamic Psychology training
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Supervision by mental health professionals
03
Research, clinical practice and spirituality
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Multidisciplinary hospital environment
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Contribution to an emerging field in India
Begin Your Journey in Islamic Psychology
Take the next step toward becoming a clinician and researcher equipped to explore holistic, culturally sensitive and faith-integrated mental healthcare.
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