Mental Health,Jinn Possession and Islamic Psychology
Discover the Multi-factorial Nature of Mental Disorders through our Course on Spiritual, Social, Psychological, and Physical Factors!
About The Course
Mental Health,Jinn Possession and Islamic Psychology online course intends to raise awareness of the cultural considerations, Islam and spirituality involved in assessing Muslim patients with mental health problems.. The course explores mental disorders as a multifactorial affair in which spiritual, social, psychological and physical factors may play a role. It seeks differential diagnostic skills as an essential aspect in offering help to those who believe their problems are caused by possession. Further, the course provides accessible literature on clinical issues and practice, interventions, management, and evidence-based practice to help health workers better understand Islamic beliefs about possession and how to work with patients with such beliefs.
Mental Health,Jinn Possession and Islamic Psychology course serve as an essential guide for mental health professionals, social workers and psychologists. It should also intrigue academics and students in the healthcare sciences.
The belief that Jinn spirits can cause mental illness in humans through affliction or possession is widely accepted among Muslims. This belief is a crucial but frequently overlooked aspect of mental health issues among Muslim patients in psychiatric care. This course explores the nature of such beliefs, their relationship to mental health and the reasons for their importance in clinical practice.
Course Team
Dr. Nesip Mustafa Merter
(Founder & President, Turkish Transpersonal Psychology &Psychiatry National Association, Turkey)
Shaykh G.Hussein Rassool
(Director of Studies, Department of Islamic Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling)
AT A GLANCE
16 Live Online Sessions
Duration : 4+ months
Saturdays, 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM (London, UK)
Video Recordings Available
Access to Mobile App
Personalised Feedback
Certificate
From £19.99/Month
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Starts on 13th May 2023
Course Fee:
Pay in Full: £99.99 £79.99
(We are providing 15% Early bird offer on this Course)
Pay In 4 Installments: £24.99 £19.99 per month
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Sessions
1
Introduction
2
Perception and Somatisation of mental health problems
3
Evil eye & Possession syndrome
4
Evil eye and envy in Islam: diagnosis, symptoms and protections
5
The world of Jinn: evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah
6
Dissociative disorders and Jinn possession
7
Typology of Waswâs al-Qahri (overwhelming whisperings)
Care
8
Magic, witchcraft and demonic possession from an Islamic perspective
9
Categories and idiosyncrasies of magic and witchcraft
10
Prevention, therapeutic and spiritual interventions
11
Therapeutic interventions : spiritual dimensions
12
Prevention and protection from evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft
13
Spiritual interventions with evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft
14
Islamic counselling : the Dodo Bird revival
15
Collaboration with traditional healers, faith leaders and mental health workers
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the perception and somatisation of mental health problems in Muslims.
- Outline the effects of evil eye and possession syndrome
- Identify general symptoms evil eye and envy.
- Examine the world of Jinn based on the Qur’an and Sunnah
- Explain the relationship between dissociative disorders and Jinn possession.
- Describe the effects of magic, witchcraft and demonic possession from an Islamic perspective.
- Identify the categories and idiosyncrasies of magic and witchcraft.
- Discuss the effective protection for evil eye and envy in Islam.
- Discuss the spiritual interventions with evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft.
- Identify the protective means of dealing with evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft,
- Explain the role of Islamic counselling in the management of mental health problems
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Al Balagh courses recognised or accredited?
Al Balagh courses do not provide an externally accredited or recognised qualification. Our own expert team works at the course content. With over 5000+ learners, we are continuously growing and our vision is to make Al Balagh qualifications renowned worldwide through our expert team, without seeking formal accreditation or recognition from external institutional bodies.
How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlBalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.
Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the myAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion Board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a Graded And Timed Exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into the “myAlBalagh” Online Student portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our dedicated support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.
How can I apply for the Al Balagh Scholarship?
Al Balagh Academy values seekers of knowledge more than anything. Please visit here to apply for a scholarship. Our team will assess your application and respond in 2-3 working days.
Are Al Balagh courses recognised or accredited?
Al Balagh courses do not provide an externally accredited or recognised qualification. Our own expert team works at the course content. With over 5000+ learners, we are continuously growing and our vision is to make Al Balagh qualifications renowned worldwide through our expert team, without seeking formal accreditation or recognition from external institutional bodies.
How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlBalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.
Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the myAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion Board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a Graded And Timed Exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into the “myAlBalagh” Online Student portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our dedicated support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.
How can I apply for the Al Balagh Scholarship?
Al Balagh Academy values seekers of knowledge more than anything. Please visit here to apply for a scholarship. Our team will assess your application and respond in 2-3 working days.