Psychology from the Islamic Perspective
Description from the publisher: Islam offers a precise, uncomplicated, and comprehensive theory of our spiritual nature, our purpose and priorities in life, and how we can attain serenity and happiness in this life and the next. Dr. Utz includes specific references to scientific research that corresponds to, or builds upon, what is already known from revelation. Psychology is one of the most intriguing scientific disciplines as humans are inherently curious about their own nature. Ironically, there are a multitude of theories and explanations that mislead and confuse the very same creatures that they are meant to describe. Allah has blessed us with guidance in all facets of our lives, including that of our own souls and psyches. Islam offers an uncomplicated, comprehensive, and precise theory of our spiritual nature, our purpose and priorities in life, and how we can attain serenity and happiness in this life and the next. This book is a humble effort to expound upon the true conceptualization of human psychology based upon the Qur’an and Sunnah. Moreover, Dr. Utz includes specific references to scientific research that corresponds to, and builds upon, what is already known from revelation. We all have studied psychology one way or another, with different topics resulting in different results and achievements, however, have you ever studied psychology with keeping religion, or more specifically, Islam in mind? If not then this is a great opportunity for you learn about it in an entirely new way. Multiple facets of psychology are connected to the Quran as well as known events in Islamic History. Verses that have a link to the subject are utilized along with the Holy Prophets Sunnah so that they can be linked to Islam and psychology at the same time. An uncomplicated yet comprehensive book, written by the author with an intention for the reader to read the book without difficulty and understand the concepts written. Allah has given us a beautiful mind to utilize, and it would be a shame that we are not able to learn about our psyches as well as should, this book enforces the concepts that are currently existing, yet it also focuses on the need of having Islam in our lives in order to achieve a psychological level of peace in our mind
