Treating Addiction from an Islamic Psychology Perspective

by G. Hussein Rassool

Overview

This book provides an understanding of behavioural and substance disorders from an Islāmic psychology perspective.

Despite the religious prohibitions against the use of most substances, addiction is a significant psychosocial and spiritual problem both in Muslim majority countries and among Muslim minorities. However, many Muslim with substance use disorder have been left to suffer in silence because addictive behaviours are considered taboo. Not only do feelings of guilt, shame, and a fear of being stigmatised and excluded from community prevent many from seeking therapeutic and spiritual interventions, there are also limited culturally sensitive service provisions offering help for Muslims with addictive behaviours. This book will synthesise the body of knowledge of the psychology of addiction from an Islāmic perspectives to foster awareness and understanding of addictive behaviours to break that stigma. It will also provide knowledge required to respond effectively to Muslim clients that psychotherapists and counsellors might encounter in their clinical practice, presenting a step-by-step application of Rassool’s Islāmic Psychotherapy Practice model in working with clients with addictive behaviours.

This book will be a valuable read for Islāmic psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors, addiction researchers and specialists, and students in these fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040304532
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/27/2024
Series:	Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

G.Hussein Rassool is a professor of Islāmic Psychology at the Centre for Islāmic Studies and Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia and Director of Studies, Department of Islāmic Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Al Balagh Academy. In Addition he is Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Islāmic Psychology Research. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH), the International Association of Islāmic Psychology FIAIP), and a Trustee Board Member of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (MISSUP).

Table of Contents

1. Addictive behaviours: Introduction and context 2. Tracing the footsteps of addictive behaviours in Islāmic history 3. Prohibitions and regulations regarding drugs, alcohol, and gambling: A Islāmic perspecive 4. Therapeutic psychosocial and pharmacological interventions 5. Faith-based solutions for addiction prevention in public health 6. Tawbah (repentance) in Islām: Understanding the process of change 7. Spiritual healing: An Islāmic perspective on addressing addiction

Editorial Reviews

Treating Addiction from an Islāmic Psychology Perspective is an urgently needed and groundbreaking work in the realm of addiction treatment. This book fills a critical void that has long existed in the therapeutic space for Muslims grappling with addiction. As a health psychologist who has witnessed the devastating effects of addiction on my Muslim clients, I understand the profound struggles and stigma they face. This book addresses these unique challenges with empathy and precision, offering therapists the essential tools and insights required to effectively treat addiction through the lens of Islāmic psychology.

Professor Dr G.Hussein Rassool masterfully integrates established psychological theories with core Islāmic principles, providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to understanding and treating addiction. This synthesis not only enriches the therapeutic process but also resonates deeply with the cultural and spiritual needs of Muslim clients.

This book is an invaluable resource for mental health professionals, educators, students, and anyone dedicated to understanding addiction within an Islāmic context. I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend this book to all who seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by addiction.”

Dr. Hauwa Bello, Clinical Health Psychologist, Founder of Queen Mumtaz Mental Health Foundation and Mumtaz Mind and Wellness studio, Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

“Treating Addiction from an Islāmic Psychology Perspective offers a unique approach to understanding and addressing addiction through the lens of Islāmic principles and psychology. The book go through into the integration of spiritual practices with modern therapeutic methods, providing a holistic framework for treatment. It explores how faith-based interventions can support recovery, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's mental, physical, and spiritual health. This book is an insightful resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and addiction treatment.”

Dr Muhammad Tahir Khalily, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad, Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

“As a sex and porn addiction therapist I know that addiction is a huge issue all over the Muslim world and the Muslim communities living in the West too.

This book is going to be a useful resource for practitioners who work with Muslim clients. Incorporating traditional Islāmic knowledge with modern techniques is going to give practitioners a great opportunity to develop a deeper understanding and learn techniques that will be effective in developing holistic treatment plans, Insha’Allah””

Abeda Ahmad, Relationship, Psychosexual Issues & Addiction Therapist, Amanah counselling, UK.

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