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Counselling, in its essence, is a deeply spiritual endeavour generally and within the Islamic worldview, inseparable from theology (ʿilm al-ʿaqīdah). While secular and western perspectives often compartmentalise counselling as a psychological or social service, Islam views human distress as fundamentally rooted in the soul’s relationship with Allah (SWT). The human heart (qalb), the centre of faith and morality, is the focal point for counselling. Thus, effective counselling must engage with the theological truths that shape one’s understanding of self, suffering, and ultimate purpose.

Islam offers a complete worldview that integrates every aspect of human existence-spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social, political, and economic-under the sovereignty of Allah. Unlike secular systems that compartmentalise life, Islam’s divine guidance is a unified way of life (dīn), ensuring individual balance and collective justice.

Conclusive Arguments from God: The Psychological and Spiritual Wisdom Behind Islamic Law According to Shah Waliullah Dehlawi

From Collective Utopia to Individual Awakening

Treating the soul with pills and chemicals

The Dark History and Modern Roots of Divination in Mental Health