Ethical Dilemmas in Islamic Psychotherapy

Balancing Faith, Culture, and Professional Ethics
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-26514-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 243 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This book is a guide to help psychotherapists, counsellors, and other mental health practitioners navigate the ethical dilemmas and challenges inherent to Islamic psychotherapy. In recent decades, the therapeutic application of Islamic psychotherapy has gained remarkable momentum. This approach integrates religion and spirituality into mental health practices, offering profound insights and benefits for clients. However, the incorporation of spirituality and religion into psychotherapy also raises a range of ethical dilemmas and challenges that remain insufficiently addressed in the literature. This book seeks to address this critical gap by providing a comprehensive resource that offers both theoretical foundations and practical strategies for identifying, understanding, and resolving ethical dilemmas when working with Muslim clients.

Grounded in the ethical principles of Islam, it draws upon Qur’anic teachings, hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence while incorporating insights from contemporary ethical practices in psychology and psychotherapy. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, presenting case studies, practical examples, and best practices tailored to the unique needs of Muslim clients. Grounded in Islamic principles, this work aspires to bridge the gap between mainstream ethical frameworks and culturally sensitive, Islamically-informed practices in psychotherapy.

Through its comprehensive exploration of these challenges, not only fills a critical gap in the literature but also contributes to the broader discourse on the integration of religion and spirituality in mental health care. By doing so, it empowers practitioners to deliver ethical, effective, and competent care to Muslim clients, fostering greater trust and healing within the therapeutic relationship.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rassool, G. Hussein

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 The Intersection of Psychotherapy, Spirituality and Ethics.- Chapter 2 Islamic Psychotherapy & Counselling: An Overview.- Chapter 3 Foundations and  Psychoethics of Islamic Psychotherapy.- Chapter 4 Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy and Islamic Psychotherapy.- Chapter 5 Therapist, Companion or Shaykh? The Ethical Challenges of Multiple Roles.- Chapter 6 Confidentiality and Informed Consent: Ethical Practices in the Islamic Therapeutic Context.- Chapter 7 Balancing Autonomy, Individual Rights, and Community Values in Islamic Psychotherapy.- Chapter 8 Navigating Faith, Ethics, and Care: Islamic Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ Clients.- Chapter 9 Ethical Considerations in Islamic Psychotherapy with Vulnerable Clients.- Chapter 10 Ethical Challenges and Considerations in Technology-Based Psychotherapy.- Chapter 11 Ethical Decision-Making in Islamic Psychotherapy.- Chapter 12 Towards an Islamic Model of Clinical Supervision: Concept and Framework.- Chapter 13 The Formulation and Application of an Ethical Framework for Muslim Psychologists: The IAMP Code of Ethics.- Chapter 14 Reflections and Future Directions.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Dr. G. Hussein Rassool is  Professor of  Islamic Psychology, Centre for Islamic Studies & Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia. Professor of Islamic Psychology & Consultant, Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology/ Centre for Islamic Psychology.  Director of Studies, Department of  Islamic Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Al Balagh Academy. Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Islamic Psychology Research. He was previously the Director of the Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology/Centre for Islamic Psychology, Riphah International University. He also formerly worked for International Open University (Islamic Online University) as the first of Head of Department of Psychology and later became the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He is a Fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology (FIAIP) and the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH). He works as a part-time Islamic psychotherapist.