About Us
The aims of the APS Psychology from an Islamic Perspective Interest Group are:
- To provide a network for psychologists with an Interest in Islamic psychology.
- To provide a forum for discussion regarding the definition and nature of Islamic psychology.
- To liaise and maintain alliances with other Muslim professional and community groups.
- To promote and support theory and research relevant to understanding Muslim community groups in the context of their social systems and settings.
- To promote and support theory and research towards the development of culturally sensitive psychometric tests and best practice interventions for the Muslim community.
- To promote the use of psychometrics and interventions relevant to the Muslim culture via educational and training programs.
- To provide relevant consultations about the Muslim culture to the APS and other bodies on issues relating to Islamic Psychology.
- To promote the field of psychology to members of the Muslim community.
- To promote the knowledge of Islamic psychology from its historical origins to the present.
Saying:
"So, Verily with every hardship there comes relief" [Quran 94:5]