ISLAMOPHOBIA AND THE MODERN WESTERN PSYCHOLOGISTS

Abstract

To put it briefly, in the past, mainstream psychology has frequently painted religion in a bad light. There is mounting evidence in recent years that religion may significantly improve one's mental and physical health. The "Psychology of Religion" branch of the American Psychological Association (APA) acknowledges the importance of religion. Psychologists that practice mainstream psychology do not acknowledge people's spirituality or their relationship to God. It is recognized as a religious concept in Islamic psychology. This viewpoint also intrigues psychologists in the West. The comparative technique, the Islamic psychology approach, and the Islamic filter method are three crucial components in this discipline. Despite persistent attempts, there has been no progress in developing this paradigm for almost 40 years. This research looked at the beginnings and challenges of this innovative viewpoint. We recommend leveraging Western social and behavioral science research methodologies may improve Islamic psychology.