Psychology from an Islamic Perspective

About Us

The aims of the APS Psychology from an Islamic Perspective Interest Group are:

  1. To provide a network for psychologists with an Interest in Islamic psychology.
  2. To provide a forum for discussion regarding the definition and nature of Islamic psychology.
  3. To liaise and maintain alliances with other Muslim professional and community groups.
  4. To promote and support theory and research relevant to understanding Muslim community groups in the context of their social systems and settings.
  5. To promote and support theory and research towards the development of culturally sensitive psychometric tests and best practice interventions for the Muslim community.
  6. To promote the use of psychometrics and interventions relevant to the Muslim culture via educational and training programs.
  7. To provide relevant consultations about the Muslim culture to the APS and other bodies on issues relating to Islamic Psychology.
  8. To promote the field of psychology to members of the Muslim community.
  9. 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]