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“We understand from revelation that humans are capable of both good and evil. The soul is not inherently evil, but it has the potential for evil, just as it has the potential for goodness. Goodness, in fact, is probably more prevalent due to the presence of the fitrah. The evil must be controlled, and the self freed from its influence, through the process of purification,”

Soul Goodness Purification Fitrah

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“The term 'psyche', in fact, comes from the Greek word for soul. From the perspective of Islam, humans are dualistic, possessing both a body and a soul. The body is only a vehicle for the soul. The condition of our soul, and the spiritual level that we attain, affects our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.”

Soul Psychology Islam Psyche

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“From the perspective of Islam, the ultimate goal of therapy is not simply to change thinking, emotion, or behaviour, but rather to have an impact upon the soul. This impact, in turn, will affect the other components of the human being. The foundation of any interventions will revolve around the spiritual development of the client. The focus on spiritual aspects will enhance the likelihood of effective and enduring outcomes. This is in contrast to secular approaches that focus on symptoms rather than addressing the primary cause, generally resulting in short-lived effects.”

Soul Psychology Mental Health Therapy Spiritual Development

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“We know from revelation that the soul ascends, descends, hears, sees, speaks, and so forth, but these actions are different from the physical characteristics that we know and understand.”

Soul Islam

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“In the Islamic framework, the heart is associated with more than mere affection and emotions. It is also the seat of intellectual and cognitive faculties and understanding, volition and intention. It is a 'super-sensory organ' that is cognizant of metaphysical truths. The heart is connected to the soul as an integral component, although the exact nature of this connection is unknown.”

Heart Soul Islam Metaphysical

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“the origin of the word 'psychology' referred to the study of the soul or spirit. Before the separation of science and religion, the topic of the soul held a prominent place in discussions related to psychology.”

Soul Psychology

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“Theistic holism: Human beings are holistic spiritual beings, composed of an eternal soul or spirit that interacts with and influences other dimensions of reality (physical, cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and cultural). Humans cannot be reduced to their biology, mind, or relationships.”

Humans Soul Psychology Spiritual Beings Theistic Holism

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“Al-Kanadi states the following regarding the soul, based upon the work of Ibn al-Qayyim: The spirit is an entity which differs from the physical, tangible body. It is a higher type of luminous (or light-like) being, alive and moving, and it penetrates the limbs, circulating through them as water circulates throughout the petals of a rose, as oil circulates throughout the olive and as fire circulates throughout the burning embers of coal. One may reasonably perceive the soul filling and occupying the body; its form, though non-physical, is molded into the body's shape.”

Soul Spirit Islam

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“An alternative definition of psychology from the Islamic perspective would include: the study of the soul; the ensuing behavioural, emotional, and mental processes; and both the seen and unseen aspects that influence these elements. This description stems from the notion that the soul is the basic element of life. It drives the behaviour, emotions, and mental processes of the human. The human psyche is not purely psychological; its essence is spiritual and metaphysical.”

Soul Psychology Islam

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“one of the limitations of the scientific method is its limited focus on the physical world and almost complete disregard for spiritual aspects of the human being. In reality, scientists are studying only part of the human being rather that the complete person.”

Soul Psychology Scientific Method Human Being

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that: «Every heart has a cloud covering it, with the similitude of a cloud covering a shining moon. It suddenly becomes dark when the cloud covers, but its brightness returns once the cloud has passed.» (recorded by at-Tabarâni and graded reliable by al-Albâni) In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) presents an analogy. Our hearts are likened to the moon; just as the moon is sometimes covered by clouds that conceal its light, the heart is sometimes covered by clouds of sin that cover its light. At other times, the clouds go away, and the light shines again in the heart. The light increases when we strive to engage in acts that will increase our eemân.”

Heart Soul Light Moon Islam Cloud

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

“The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that: (recorded by at-Tabarâni and graded reliable by al-Albâni) In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) presents an analogy. Our hearts are likened to the moon; just as the moon is sometimes covered by clouds that conceal its light, the heart is sometimes covered by clouds of sin that cover its light. At other times, the clouds go away, and the light shines again in the heart. The light increases when we strive to engage in acts that will increase our eemân.”

Heart Soul Light Moon Islam Cloud

Book:Psychology from the Islamic Perspective

Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective