1. Course Overview
Classical Islamic scholars such as Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, Ibn Miskawayh, and Al-Ghazali developed profound cognitive and spiritual therapies for emotional disorders. This course explores the components of the human psyche: the Aql (intellect), Ruh (spirit), Qalb (heart), and Nafs (ego), providing actionable tools to manage anxiety, sorrow, and obsessive thoughts (Waswas).
2. Who Is This Course For?
Psychologists, counselors, students, and believers seeking spiritually integrated mental health frameworks.
3. Learning Outcomes
By completing this structured course, you will achieve:
4. Syllabus & Curriculum Breakdown
Structured one-on-one progression overseen directly by your assigned instructor:
Module 1: Anatomy of the Islamic Psyche
The interrelation of Ruh, Aql, Qalb, and Nafs; the faculties of desire (Shahwah) and anger (Ghadab).
Module 2: Cognitive Therapy in Early Islam: Abu Zayd al-Balkhi
Sustenance of the Soul (Masalih al-Abdan wal-Anfus): combating depression, sorrow, and panic.
Module 3: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & Obsessive Doubts (Waswas)
Distinguishing biological neurosis from spiritual whisperings; classical protocols to ignore Waswas.
Module 4: Holistic Lifestyle & Spiritual Equilibrium
The impact of diet, sleep, Dhikr, community, and contemplation on mental and spiritual equilibrium.
5. Classical Texts & Reference Works
Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:
- Masalih al-Abdan wal-Anfus (Abu Zayd al-Balkhi)
- Kitab al-Nafs (Ibn Sina selections)
6. Your Instructor
Molana Faizan Tahir
Alim from Jamia Imdadia Faisalabad, Post-Graduate Diploma (PDDU), and MPhil in Islamic Sciences from Riphah International University.
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Prerequisites
None.
Certificate of Completion
Academy Certificate in Islamic Psychospiritual Health & Counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies is taught exclusively as live 1-on-1 online classes, not group sessions. Every lesson is a private video session with your teacher, so the pace, explanations and corrections are tailored to your level and goals.
Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies is taught by Molana Faizan Tahir, Scholar in Islamic Sciences & Academic Pedagogy at HF Nexus Academy. All our teachers are certified Islamic scholars trained in traditional institutions. When booking your free trial you can choose a male or female tutor preference, and our admissions team will confirm availability for this course.
Yes. Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies lessons are scheduled in your local time, whether you live in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, or the Arabian Gulf. Classes can be arranged on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or evening, to fit around work, school and family commitments.
Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies typically takes 3 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Intermediate level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: Anatomy of the Islamic Psyche; Cognitive Therapy in Early Islam: Abu Zayd al-Balkhi; Treating Intrusive Thoughts & Obsessive Doubts (Waswas); Holistic Lifestyle & Spiritual Equilibrium. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.
Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies is recommended for: Psychologists, counselors, students, and believers seeking spiritually integrated mental health frameworks. Prerequisites: None.
Yes. On completing Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies, students are awarded: Academy Certificate in Islamic Psychospiritual Health & Counseling. Awards are issued by HF Nexus Academy based on your teacher's assessment of your progress.
Yes. You can book a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial class for Spiritual Psychology: Diseases of the Heart & Remedies with no payment details required. During the trial your teacher assesses your current level and goals and recommends a study plan; after that, our admissions team confirms your regular schedule so you can begin lessons.
Curriculum Pathways & Related Courses
This course is part of our structured Islamic Ethics & Spirituality curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses: