Psychology In Islam: Simplified

By Safa Ahmed Swaid

"HOW MANY PEOPLE FAIL IN LIFE? The answer is none. Everybody succeeds in achieving what their mind perceives to be their objective in life. 'And for every person what he/she seeks.' (Qur’an)"

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In 40 easy-to-read pages, Psychology in Islam will redefine what it means to achieve your goals--beginning with the simple idea that all thoughts your mind dwells on, positive or negative, consciously or unconsciously, become your goals. Synthesizing Islamic principles of the self with psychological theories on the role of the subconscious mind, Psychology in Islam first has you face what you really want out of life, and ultimately reveals to you the spiritual tools your conscious mind has always had to guide you towards success.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 10, 2016
• ISBN: 9781365033025

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Psychology In Islam: Simplified

By Safa Ahmed Swaid

Copyright © 2016 by Safa Ahmed Swaid

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

First Printing: 2016

ISBN 978-1-365-03302-5

Published with Lulu.com

DISCLAIMER

Please consult with your physician or a mental health professional if you are suffering from any mental health condition. The author is not a psychologist or a psychiatrist. All of the conclusions presented within this publication are the result of personal observations and study of Divine Scriptures.

In the name of God, the compassionate, the merciful…

INTRODUCTION

Psychology is the study and analysis of the human mind and of human behaviors and tendencies. Psychology in Islam is an attempt to understand the human mind in the light of Divine Scriptures and the teachings of the Messengers of Islam through the ages: Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and others, concluding with Mohammad, the seal of authentic and divine Prophethood (Peace and blessings be upon their righteous families and followers). To clarify, all major religions for the most part are considered to have been Islam¹ in their original form as transmitted by the authentic Messengers and representatives of God. Islam: meaning to submit to and be at peace with God.

Psychology in Islam incorporates the spiritual component of human psychology. While some established theories, such as Abraham Maslow’s and Carl Rogers’, also include a focus on fulfilling potential regardless of circumstances, the theory presented here involves a more explicit scriptural foundation in order to achieve a complete understanding of the human psychology as intended by its designer and creator: God, the Exalted above all. Minimal scriptural references are used in this thesis in order to keep this transcript short and simple. In God we trust.

THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOLOGY IN ISLAM

THE WILL OF GOD CONTROLS ALL

La ilaahaillalllaah (There is no deity but God). The will and power of God runs and controls everything and everyone from the smallest to the largest, the strongest to the weakest, material and immaterial, visible and invisible, tangible and intangible, including but