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Book SynopsisMaristÄns and IslÄmic Psychology outlines how the novel methods, tools, and approaches for treating psychological illnesses developed in the maristÄns (hospitals) of the Muslim world can be utilised today in formulating a practical implementation of IslÄmic psychology (IP). As a trademark of the IslÄmic Civilisation, the maristÄns were institutions of healing that boasted the worldâs first treatment centres for treating psychological illnesses. They also served as the centres where theoretical concepts developed by early Muslim scholarsâphysicians, theologians, and philosophersâwho contributed to the creation of IP were translated into practical, clinical applications.
A detailed examination of the treatment modalities within these historical treatment centres provides a promising model for creating a holistic approach to psychological healing that is grounded in IslÄmic heritage. This text completes such an examination, highlighting the practical IP treatment methods i