Abdallah Rothman
| Abdallah Rothman | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Antioch University Seattle (MA) Kingston University London (PhD) |
| 💼 Occupation | Psychologist, psychotherapist |
| 👔 Employer | Cambridge Muslim College |
| Known for | Islamic psychology |
Abdallah Rothman is an American psychologist and psychotherapist whose work focuses on integrating Islamic concepts into therapeutic practice.[1] He is the Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College,[2] founder of the mental-health organisation Dar al-Shifaa,[3] and co-founder and Executive Director of the International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP).[4]
Early life and education
Rothman was born in Los Angeles, California.[2] He earned an M.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counselling at Antioch University Seattle in 2004,[5] and completed a Ph.D. in Psychology at Kingston University London in 2019, where his dissertation explored Islamic psychology and psychotherapy.[6] During his doctoral studies he was mentored by the late Professor Malik Badri, regarded as the “father of modern Islamic psychology.”[1]
Career and research
Rothman’s research examines how Islamic concepts can be incorporated into contemporary psychotherapeutic practice and proposes a theoretical framework for an Islamic model of the soul.[7] At Cambridge Muslim College he leads the Islamic Psychology Diploma Programme and teaches on courses covering Islamic perspectives on mental health.[2]
As Executive Director of the IAIP, Rothman collaborates with scholars and clinicians worldwide to advance research and professional standards in Islamic psychology.[4] He regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals and has authored or co-edited several books in the field.[8]
Selected publications
- Rothman, A. (2021). Developing a Model of Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy: Islamic Theology and Contemporary Understandings of Psychology. Routledge. ISBN 978-0367639500.
- Haque, A., & Rothman, A. (Eds.). (2021). Islamic Psychology Around the Globe. IAIP Publishing. ISBN 978-1737281608.
- Haque, A., & Rothman, A. (Eds.). (2023). Clinical Applications of Islamic Psychology. IAIP Publishing. ISBN 978-1737281622.
- Haque, A.; Khan, F.; Keshavarzi, H.; & Rothman, A. E. (2016). “Integrating Islamic Traditions in Modern Psychology: Research Trends in the Last Ten Years.” Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 10 (1), 75–100. doi:10.3998/jmmh.10381607.0010.107.[7]
- Rothman, A., & Coyle, A. (2018). “Toward a Framework for Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy: An Islamic Model of the Soul.” Journal of Religion and Health, 57 (5), 1731–1744. doi:10.1007/s10943-018-0655-x.
- Rothman, A.; Ahmed, A.; & Awaad, R. (2022). “The Contributions and Impact of Malik Badri: Father of Modern Islamic Psychology.” American Journal of Islam and Society, 39 (1–2), 190–213. doi:10.35632/ajis.v39i1-2.2812.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bendeck Sotillos, Samuel (2022). "Towards an Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy: Review of Developing a Model of Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy". Spiritual Psychology and Counseling. 7 (3): 409–416. doi:10.37898/spc.2022.7.3.182.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Dr Abdallah Rothman – Head of Islamic Psychology". Cambridge Muslim College. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ "Dr Abdallah Rothman bio". Dar al-Shifaa. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Board of Directors". International Association of Islamic Psychology. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ "Clinical Mental Health Counselling (Antioch University Seattle)". Antioch University. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ Rothman, Abdallah (2019). Developing a Model of Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy (Thesis). Kingston University London. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Haque, Amber; Khan, Fahad; Keshavarzi, Hooman; Rothman, Abdallah E. (2016). "Integrating Islamic Traditions in Modern Psychology: Research Trends in the last ten years". Journal of Muslim Mental Health. 10 (1): 75–100. doi:10.3998/jmmh.10381607.0010.107. Unknown parameter
|s2cid=ignored (help) - ↑ Chowdhury, Rahmanara (2022). "Developing a Model of Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy – Book Review". The Muslim World Book Review. 42 (4): 58–60. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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