Author: M G Husain
Editor(s): M G Husain
Publisher: Institute of Objective Studies
Year: 1996
Language: multilingual
Pages: 171
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185220220
Description
The book Psychology and Society in Islamic Perspective is the first systematic attempt to explain human psychology in Islamic perspective. It is an established fact that the history of psychology is as old as Islam traces of which are found in the Quranic narration of Adam and Eve who disobeyed God after being misled by Iblis (Satan). Thus flexibility and adaptability in human behaviour can never be denied. The Muslim Ummah, as human groups may not be an exception.
Although Muslims had a glorious and dignified past, their present condition is not very optimistic. Because of the sharp worldly changes and diminishing glories of the Ummah concerted efforts are needed for enhancing their image, developing their potentials and preparing psychologically to meet the challenges before them. Keeping in view the contemporary problems a two day seminar was organized to discuss Muslims Psychology and give concrete shape to Islamic Psychology.
This book is based on research papers contributed by scholars from India and abroad The focal theme of the papers largely concentrated on the description of concept of Islamic Psychology, its Quranic allegiance and need for Islamization of knowledge; explanations of human behavior in different social, organizational and environmental context. This maiden attempt will surely be an important treatise which will be of immense use for giving shape to Islamic Psychology by the scholars in the field.
Contents
PREFACE
PART I-INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction
Islamic Psychology - A Brief History
Islamic Psychology
Some New Dimensions of Psychology
Islamic Psychology-definition and Scope
Islamization of Knowledge-A case for Islamic Psychology
PART II-ORGANIZING HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Energizing Behavior at Work-Expectancy Theory Revisited
Muslims Consumer Behavior
Quality of Working Life
Human Motivation in Islamic Perspective
PART III-SOCIETY AND BEHAVIOR IN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
Human Motivation-In the Sufi Tradition
Development of Islamic Identity in the changing World Scenario
Leadership-a Comparative View
Leadership in Islamic Perspective
Ingroup and Outgroup Perceptions of Hindus and Muslims
Hindu-Muslim Prejudices in Contemporary India - Causes and Cure
Communal Riots-a Content analysis of Journalist and Newspaper Readers’ View
PART IV-ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR ISLAMIC PERSPECIVE
Indian Muslims-A Study of Their Self Perception and Motivation
Theory of Personality Development in Quranic Perspective
Environment in Islamic Perspective