BEYOND MENTAL HEALTH

Spirituality and Human Flourishing in Islam

Conversations about spirituality and mental health have become increasingly common. Yet from an Islamic perspective, were they ever truly separate? Does the modern language of mental health fully capture what it means to flourish as a human being?

Join Dr. Abdallah Rothman for a thought-provoking conversation exploring how the Islamic understanding of the soul reframes our ideas of suffering, healing, and human development. Rather than viewing spirituality as one component of psychological well-being, this discussion will examine how Islam offers an integrated vision of the human being in which the heart, mind, body, soul, and our life in community are inseparable.

Together, we'll explore the Islamic path of human development: how presence is cultivated amid distraction, how suffering can become a catalyst for transformation, and how healing unfolds not only within the individual but through relationships, families, and communities grounded in mercy, responsibility, and remembrance of Allah.

Drawing from both the Islamic spiritual tradition and contemporary psychology, we will reflect with Dr. Rothman on what it means to flourish, not merely by reducing distress, but by cultivating a life of inner coherence, meaningful connection, and purpose in this world while remaining oriented toward the next.

The program will be moderated by Imam Hicham Hall, Community Imam at ADAMS Center. This informal conversation will include ample opportunity for audience questions and discussion.

Saturday, July 25

7:00–8:30 PM

ADAMS Sterling

Admission is free. Registration is required.

ABOUT DR. ABDALLAH ROTHMAN

Dr. Abdallah Rothman is Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College, founder of Dar al-Shifaa, and President of the International Association of Islamic Psychology. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and youth.

Dr. Rothman is a student of the late Professor Malik Badri and studied with traditional Islamic scholars throughout the Muslim world. His clinical and academic work focuses on developing an approach to psychology, counseling and wellbeing grounded in the Islamic understanding of the soul.

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Beyond Mental Health: Spirituality and Human Flourishing in Islam