This subject introduces students to Islamic psychology, its context, definitions, framework and perspectives. Understandings of human nature will be explored from an Islamic perspective. The importance of the integration of psychological theories and interventions in the life of a Muslim will be discussed with a focus on the need to decolonise psychology and its content. This subject also provides a brief history of Islamic psychology and its origins, looking at early classical scholars, their worldviews and their heritage. Some of the classical scholars studied include al-Kindi, al-Farabi and Ibn Rushd (Averroes); physicians studied include al-Balkhi, al-Razi and Ibn Sina (Avicenna); and theologians studied include al-Ghazzali, Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn Qayyim.
HD/FL
One session
Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation
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