International Summit on Islamic Psychology 2024 in Indonesia: Review of Reports and the First Results
Abstract
The article provides an overview of the speeches of the main speakers at the Islamic Psychology Summit-2024 (IPS-2024), held in October 2024 in Yogyakarta (Indonesia). The theme of the summit is: “The Transformative Power of Islamic Principles in Elevating Human Dignity”. The summit is organized by the International Association of Muslim Psychologists and the largest State University in Indonesia, University of Gadjah Mada. The summary of reports from speakers from different countries presented in the article allows us to see the main contexts in which Islamic Psychology and psychological counseling and therapy for Muslims are developing at the present time. It is shown that by using the methods and practices of Islamic Psychology, Muslims strive to resolve socio-psychological problems of an individual and of the society, and to develop science and educational programs and social support for Muslims around the world, and to contribute to the growth of spiritual and psychological well-being.
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