Critical Reflections on Current Status of Scholarship in Islamic Psychology – Challenges and Solutions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22023960 |
|---|---|
| Authors | G Hussein Rassool (0000-0002-1584-7381, Charles Sturt University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 37-54 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Islamic Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2207-4414 • E-ISSN: 2207-4414 |
| Publisher | Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55831/ajis.v8i3.641 |
| OpenAlex | W4391661926 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
Islamic psychology, aimed at synthetising Islamic values with psychological theories, faces significant challenges despite its promise. This article presents a comprehensive review of the literature, revealing significant challenges that impede the development of an authentic Islamic psychology. The critical analysis, conducted through a qualitative review, is based on primary and secondary sources. The review critically challenges the issues of blind imitation, partialism, apologism, contradiction, epistemological biases and deconstructionism within contemporary Islamic psychology scholarship. The article emphasises their impact on knowledge creation and thought development in Islamic psychology. The key insights and recommendations resulting from the analysis of Islamic psychology scholarship include raising awareness of epistemological biases, critically evaluating assumptions, engaging directly with primary sources, embracing diverse perspectives, promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, and emphasising empirical validation. Implementing these recommendations can lead to a more authentic, inclusive and evidence-based approach to Islamic psychology. By addressing these challenges, the article suggests pathways toward the development of authentic Islamic psychology, fostering a more robust and integrated understanding that aligns with Islamic values
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |