This book explores the integration of narrative therapy within the framework of Islmic psychotherapy, combining modern therapeutic practices with the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Islm.
Narrative therapy, which emphasises the importance of personal stories in shaping an individuals identity and experiences, finds a natural complement in the Islmic tradition, where narration has always played an important role. This integration provides a culturally sensitive therapeutic model that respects and utilises the clients faith and cultural background. The book details how narrative therapy principles align with Islmic teachings, particularly the emphasis on introspection, personal responsibility, and the transformative power of stories found in the Qurân and hdith. It provides detailed guidelines and techniques for therapists to use narrative therapy with Muslim clients, including culturally relevant storytelling methods and exercises. These techniques are illustrated with real-life examples and case studies. In addition to practical techniques, the book addresses the ethical considerations involved in integrating narrative therapy with Islmic psychotherapy along with emerging trends, ongoing research, and potential areas for further development.
This book offers an original contribution by developing a culturally and spiritually integrated model of narrative therapy tailored for Muslim clients. By aligning therapeutic techniques with Islmic teachings, it provides mental health professionals with practical, faith-sensitive tools, making it especially valuable for therapists, counsellors, and scholars working within Muslim communities.
Section 1: Theoretical, Conceptual and model
1. Foundations of
narrative therapy
2. Process and therapeutic conversation in narrative
therapy
3. Narrative therapy and Islmic worldview: Conflict, harmony and
integration
4. Unveiling an Islmic Integrated Narrative Therapy
5. Spiritual
interventions in Islmic Integrated Narrative Therapy Model
6. Islmic
perspectives on storytelling
7. Metaphor in Islmic Integrated Narrative
Therapy Section
2. Clinical applications
8. Clinical applications of Islmic
Integrated Narrative Therapy
9. Clinical Applications: Qurânic stories and
metaphors
10. Challenges and considerations
G. Hussein Rassool, PhD, is Professor of Islmic Psychology at the Centre for Islmic Studies & Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia. He serves as Director of Studies at the Department of Islamic Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Al Balagh Academy. He is also Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Islamic Psychology Research and Director of Academic & Clinical Affairs at Sakina Way (Online Addiction Service), https://www.sakinaway.com. He is Director of Academic Affairs and Consultant, Yashfeen Psychiatry & Islamic Psychology, Bangladesh. He is also involved in mentorship and supervision at the Department of Islamic Psychology, Mind and Brain Hospital, India.
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