ON-DEMAND & LIVE COURSE

THE ISLAMIC
PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING PROGRAMME

Masters Level M.IPC - Ijaza Upon Completion

Designed for not only for mental health professionals, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and counsellors, but also for Islamic scholars, imams, Muslim clergy, Muslim chaplains, Muslim pastors, any member of the Muslim community who would like to apply Islamic-scientific psychology and counselling in da’wah, tarbiah, and charity activities, as far as the professional Islamic and ethical guidelines allow.

Deadline 31 October 2024

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Duration

1 Academic
Year

 Lectures

120
Hours

Certificate

M.IPC (ijaza)
LIPC

Format

On-Demand
& Live Online

1

Online, on-demand course, with Q&A via chat with some of the leading experts on Islamic psychology and counselling

2

Seven unique free books peer-reviewed exclusively written and compiled for the programme

3

Access from anywhere in the world at any time

4

Additional reading materials and resources

5

Practical demonstrations on how to apply Islamic principles

6

Tips on how to improve Islamic psychology and counselling theory and practice

7

Islamic counselling supervision

8

World-class LIPC qualifications
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The Islamic Psychology and Counselling Master’s Level programme is designed for not only for mental health professionals, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and counsellors, but also for Islamic scholars, imams, Muslim clergy, Muslim chaplains, Muslim pastors, any member of the Muslim community who would like to apply Islamic-scientific psychology and counselling in da’wah, tarbiah, and charity activities, as far as the professional Islamic and ethical guidelines allow.
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Seven unique free books peer-reviewed exclusively written and compiled for the programme!

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LIPC qualification

Ijazah or Ijaza is an Arabic word which means “permission”, “authorisation”, ‘’license’’. Technically, Ijazah in Islam is a license authorising its holder to transmit sacred knowledge, which is issued by someone already possessing such authority. In other words, Ijazah is a certificate used primarily by Muslims to indicate that one has been authorised by a higher authority that already holds Ijazah to practice the given subject. There is a difference between shahada and ijazah. Shahada means that the teacher authorises the student to teach the subject. Ijazah for the benefit of the LIPC is intended to mean that the student has gone through a certain area of study and is able to practice. It should be noted that those who are awarded the advanced and masters level LIPC would already possess a conventional qualification.

The focus of the LIPC is to provide the Islamic traditional method of learning and dissemination which hopes to articulate the Islamic foundations without any external restrictions and constraints. This programme has been developed by those who have both secular and Islamic, academic and traditional grounding in psychology and counselling.

The M.IPC & LIPC

Traditionally, Islamic knowledge was handed down from teacher to student in an unbroken chain going back to the Prophet ﷺ. This isnad system is unparalleled in the Islamic tradition, ensuring the authentic transmission of knowledge. Muslim societies eventually developed universities; indeed, the first known universities, as we understand them now, were established by Muslims.

However, with the rise of secular globalization, even universities in Muslim countries rapidly changed the ways in which they provide learning. Despite this shift, there have been notable exceptions in Islamic history, such as Al Azhar University, which has maintained its traditional methods.

The institutionalisation of psychology and counselling in the West developed distinct approaches that often contrast with religious teachings. The imposition of secular frameworks in these fields has posed challenges for integrating traditional Islamic perspectives on mental health and counselling.

In many societies where Muslims reside, there are numerous limitations and restrictions on practicing authentic Islamic psychology and counselling. Muslims often need to operate within a purely secular system, which creates problems and limits the development of approaches grounded in Islamic tradition.

The M.IPC & LIPC programme does not operate under any such restrictions. Similar to how many Islamic seminaries produce scholars, the Islamic Psychology & Counselling Master’s Level programme is independent of external limitations. It stands as the premier programme globally, professionally developed with high academic standards that surpass most MA programmes at universities. This independence instils confidence and trust in professionals and the global Muslim community, demonstrating that world-class Islamic standards are met. A unique aspect of the programme is its development and instruction by experts in both the Islamic tradition and psychology and counselling.

There was an attempt to get the programme accredited by universities, and many showed keen interest. However, we did not pursue accreditation for two main reasons: 1) the high fees charged by universities would hamper eager students' participation, and 2) accreditation would impose restrictions on what can be taught and said.

We believe we have developed a unique world-class course that does not compromise on Islamic teachings nor on high academic standards. The M.IPC & LIPC operates at an informed level, meaning graduates will be able to practice Islamic psychology and counselling while remaining faithful to their faith and Islamic teachings. However, it does not necessarily equip graduates to undertake the task of legal reasoning (Ijtihad). It is independently accredited by The Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS).

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