Prof. Dr. G. Hussein Rassool Islāmic Psychotherapy & Psychology
Islāmic Psychotherapy

Prof. Dr. G. Hussein Rassool

Professor Dr. G. Hussein Rassool is an internationally distinguished scholar, psychotherapist, and educator with more than 52 years of experience across psychology, counselling, education, and mental health services. His work is characterised by the integration of Islāmic psychology with contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches, research, and professional training. He has authored over 34 books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles covering Islāmic psychology, mental health, counselling, addiction, and psychotherapy. His career demonstrates a sustained commitment to ethical practice, cultural competence, and spiritually informed approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

  • Islamic Psychology
  • Islamic psychotherapy and counselling
  • Mental health and addiction
  • Clinical supervision and professional mentoring
  • Academic teaching, training, and curriculum development
  • Research, consultancy, and professional development
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Faith-integrated Islamic psychotherapy, counselling, supervision, education programs, and community consultancy. (Full service list on Services page.)

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Academic Profile

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Previous / Current Positions

Prof. Dr. G. Hussein Rassool has held prominent academic and professional roles, including professorships, visiting lectureships, and leadership positions in institutions like Al Balagh Academy.

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Publications

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This course introduces the Maqasid Methodology, an Islamic framework for addressing questions in Islamic psychology. Drawing on Qur’anic and Prophetic teachings, it equips practitioners and researchers to integrate Islamic principles into mental health, human behavior, and well-being.

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