The Islamic Psychology Study Group (KKPI) of the UGM Faculty of Psychology collaborated with the International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP) to organize the Islamic Psychology Summit 2024.
The event, held at UGM from Oct. 24 to 27, was themed “Reflection on the Contribution of Islamic Psychology.”
Nineteen national and international figures, including scholars from Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Australia, the USA, the UK, Mauritius, and Russia, gathered to discuss the development of Islamic psychology comprehensively.
Dr. Bagus Riyono, President of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP), stated that the Islamic Psychology Summit 2024 reflected on the achievements and progress of psychology, which has grown rapidly.
According to him, the integration of Islamic psychology with modern psychology is necessary to improve global mental health.
“One of the main objectives of this event is to consolidate the global development of Islamic psychology and use it as a foundation for scientific innovation that contributes to society at large,” said the UGM Psychology Faculty lecturer in a press release on Monday, Oct. 28.
During the meeting, Bagus explained that Islamic psychology experts agreed that Islamic psychology is essential in addressing various human issues involving emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality.
He noted that neglecting spirituality in therapy and the development of human mental health could pose risks to human well-being.
Dr. Riyono emphasized that Islamic psychology, based on the Qur’an and focuses on evidence-based therapy and approaches, develops alongside general psychological advancements.
“The grand vision of Islamic psychology, which was brought up in this conference, is a comprehensive approach that can meet human needs,” he added.
Dr. Indrayanti, a researcher at the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the Faculty of Psychology, echoed a similar sentiment. She noted that globalization and technological advances demand a deeper understanding of human behavior.
According to her, Islamic psychology integrates spiritual and ethical dimensions, providing a holistic approach to strengthening mental well-being.
The conference series began with a pre-conference workshop featuring several practical topics, including Suicide Prevention, presented by Dr. Diana Setiyawati, Director of CPMH, and Dr. Hanan Dover from Charles Sturt University. Other sessions covered Maqasid Methodology and Tazkiya Therapy, delivered by Professor Jasser Auda and Dr. Bagus Riyono, President of IAMP.
The Maqasid methodology is a systematic literature review of the Qur’an. Meanwhile, Professor G. Hussein Rassool from Charles Sturt University spoke on Islamic Psychotherapy and Counseling.
Author: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afif