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The Fiqh of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling


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The Fiqh of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling

About The Course

Delve into the depths of Islamic rulings with Al Balagh’s pioneering online course: The Fiqh of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling. Embark on a journey through 16 live interactive sessions, uncover over 50 key principles, and decode more than 150 Islamic rulings and Fatawa. Engage with 50+ real-world case studies and gain practical insights into the intersection of Islamic Fiqh and mental health. Explore the Fiqh of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Personality Disorders, and more. This course is meticulously designed for those passionate about Islamic psychology and seeking an in-depth understanding of Islamic rulings related to mental health disorders.

Course Team

Dr Rafaqat Rashid
Dr Rafaqat Rashid (Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)
Mufti Muhammed Zubair Butt
Mufti Muhammed Zubair Butt (Chair, Al Qalam, Bradford)
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari (Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK)

At A Glance

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            16 Live Online Sessions 16 Live Online Sessions
  • Duration: 4+ months Duration: 4+ months
  • Sundays, 3PM - 4:30PM (London, UK) Sundays, 3PM - 4:30PM (London, UK)
  • Video Recordings Available Video Recordings Available
  • Access to Mobile App Access to Mobile App
  • Certificate Certificate
  • From £24.99/Month (For 4 Months) From £24.99/Month (For 4 Months)

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  • Starts on 8th September 2024
  • Course Fee:
    Pay in Full: £119.99 £99.99
    Pay in 4 Installments: £24.99 per month
  • Registration Deadline: 7th September 2024

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Course Overview

In an era where mental health is gaining recognition, understanding its nuances from an Islamic perspective is crucial. Al Balagh’s comprehensive online course, The Fiqh of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling, is designed to bridge this gap. This course offers a unique opportunity to delve into the Islamic rulings related to mental health, providing a much-needed Islamic perspective on Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling.

The course covers a wide spectrum of topics, from understanding the concept of Ahliyyah (Legal Capacity) to exploring the Fiqh of various psychological disorders such as

Key Objectives

The Key Objectives Of This Course Are:
  • Acquire comprehensive knowledge of over 50 key principles and more than 150 Islamic rulings and Fatawa related to Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling.
  • Develop the ability to apply Islamic rulings in real-world scenarios related to mental health.

Learning Outcomes

  • In an era where mental health is gaining recognition, understanding its nuances from an Islamic perspective is crucial. Al Balagh’s comprehensive online course, The Fiqh of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling, is designed to bridge this gap. This course offers a unique opportunity to delve into the Islamic rulings related to mental health, providing a much-needed Islamic perspective on Psychology, Psychiatry, and Counselling.
  • The course covers a wide spectrum of topics, from understanding the concept of Ahliyyah (Legal Capacity) to exploring the Fiqh of various psychological disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Severe Mental Illnesses, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and Other Substance Use Disorders. It also delves into the Islamic rulings related to psychiatric treatments and counselling practices. The course is enriched with over 50 case studies, making it a practical and applicable learning experience.

Here is the course outline:

Welcome Aboard: Course Introduction

LMS - Orientation

Session - Introduction to the Course

Session 2 - Introduction to the Intersection of Islamic Fiqh and Psychology

Session 3. Understanding the Principles of Western Ethics and Islamic Jurisprudence

28 Sep

Session 4. Cont..Understanding the Principles of Western Ethics and Islamic Jurisprudence

Session 5 - Understanding Ahliyyah and the Obligations of Individuals

Session 6 - Understanding the Fiqh of Ahliyyah Part 2

Session - 7. Assessing Ahliyyah (Legal Capacity) and the Obligations of Individuals with Psycholo...

19 Oct

The Fiqh of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

The Fiqh of Bipolar Disorder

The Fiqh of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Personality Disorders

Session - The Fiqh of Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and Severe Mental Illnesses

Session - The Fiqh of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Session - The Fiqh of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Session - The Fiqh of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Session - The Fiqh of Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and Other Substance Use Disorders

Session - The Fiqh of Marriage, Divorce, and Psychological/Mental Disorders

Session - The Fiqh of Jinayah (Criminal Responsibility), Shahadah (Testimony and Oaths), and P...

Session - The Fiqh of Psychiatric Treatments Including the Use of Narcotic and Electroconvulsi...

Session - The Fiqh of Counselling Practices

Session - The Fiqh of Community Support and Advocacy in Mental Health

Session - Q&A and Future Directions in Psychology and Islamic Fiqh

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