“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.”
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.”
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.”
Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective
“The day when you get command over your physical vehicle (body) is the day you learn that your vehicle is not just flesh and bones but rather it is an assembly of the physical and metaphysical planes of elements from the cosmos. A human is just not the abode of the soul but also an antenna, channel, and medium to higher dimensions and consciousness.”
Source: The Inward Journey
“Everything’s an insult when your soul is bankrupt.”
Source: Plead More, Bodymore
“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.”
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.”
Source: Psychology from the Islamic Perspective
“In those eyes, you’ll see what I see,
There’s so much calmness,
There’s so much vastness,
There’s so much mess,
There’s so much clarity,
I find myself roaming around,
I find myself losing,
Yet those eyes never look away,
I gaze and gaze at ease,
Lost in their mesmerizing tease.”
Source: Hankering for Tranquility
“Close the gap between yourself and your spirit--the person you know you can be. Let your choices reflect the person you want to become, not just the person you think you are.”
Source: Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change
“Beware of the false light warriors, those who do something for a hidden fee. Working with spirit isn't for glorification, it's surgery of the soul.
You can't bypass the the digging, to find the gold.”