{"product_id":"psychology-from-the-islamic-perspective","title":"Psychology from the Islamic perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Islamic psychology (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlm al-Nafs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the human psyche is not viewed as just a product of biology or environment, but as an integrated system of the body, mind, and soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern secular psychology, which often focuses solely on observable behavior and cognitive processes, the Islamic perspective centers on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQalb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the spiritual heart) as the seat of intelligence and emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Four Elements of the Self\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslamic scholars like Imam Al-Ghazali divided the \"inner self\" into four interconnected components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQalb (The Heart):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not the physical pump, but the spiritual center. It is the part of you that perceives truth and feels deep peace or agitation. It must be \"purified\" to function correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNafs (The Self\/Ego):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the \"psyche\" in motion. It exists in three primary states:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nafs al-Ammara: The self that incites evil or impulsive desires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nafs al-Lawwama: The self-reproaching soul (the conscience) that feels guilt and seeks improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nafs al-Mutma'inna: The soul at rest and in total peace with its Creator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAql (The Intellect):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The faculty of reason used to distinguish between right and wrong. In Islam, the Aql is meant to serve the Qalb, not override it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuh (The Spirit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The divine spark or life force. It is the connection to the metaphysical world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Cognitive Behavioral Parallels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before modern CBT, Islamic psychology emphasized the link between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethoughts (Khatir), emotions, and actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791765196989,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1562\/3613\/files\/IMG-4973.png?v=1778727535","url":"https:\/\/booksvalley.store\/products\/psychology-from-the-islamic-perspective","provider":"Books Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}