In A Reference Guide for Character Development, Dr. Feryad A. Hussain blends modern psychology with verses from the Qur’an and authentic hadiths. Through an Islamic reframing of eighty-five therapeutic themes – including self-control, patience, accepting advice, anger/aggression, being grateful, confidence, coping, flexibility, guilt, and many more – Dr. Hussain draws on her extensive experience as a clinical psychologist to offer alternative understandings based on Allah’s message to humankind. The text provides logic and divine comfort to help clients and therapists resolve their issues through faith, contemplation, and prayer.

A believer has full faith and trust in Allah and in His divine decree, yet may nonetheless suffer from psychological issues that require assistance from a therapist. Modern secular psychology does not tend to consider the impact or benefits of religion and spirituality on our well-being, even though these are often the most important aspect of a Muslim’s life. This can often not only increase distress and suffering, but also lead to a crisis of faith

In this book, Dr. Feryad A. Hussain blends modern psychology with verses from the Qur’an and authentic hadiths. Through an Islamic reframing of eighty-five therapeutic themes – which include self-control, patience, accepting advice, anger/aggression, being grateful, confidence, coping, flexibility, guilt, and many more – Dr. Hussain draws on her extensive experience as a clinical psychologist to offer alternative understandings based on Allah’s message to humankind. The text offers logic and divine comfort to help both client and therapist resolve their issues through faith, contemplation, and prayer.

Weight 650 g
Arabic title
دليل مرجعي لتطوير الشخصية (سلسلة العلاج من القرآن والسنة-1)

Author
Dr. Feryad Hussain

Cover Type
Hardcover

Edition number (HC)
1

Format
14.5 x 21.5 cm

Hardcover ISBN
978-603-501-437-3

No. of pages (HC)
400

Year of publication (HC)
2023