Welcome

Dr. Abdallah Rothman is the founder of Dar al-Shifaa and co-founder and Executive Director of the International Association of Islamic Psychology, working at the intersection of Islamic spirituality and mental health practice.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), licensed in the United States and currently living abroad in the UAE.

December 27, 2022

Dr. Abdallah on Islamic Psychology

April 22, 2020

Explaining the model of the soul

Latest Publications

August 4, 2024

Early Muslim Scholars’ Conceptions of Character Development and Contemporary Applications in Mental Health and Wellbeing

December 15, 2023

Clinical Applications of Islamic Psychology

December 5, 2023

The Clinical Scope of Islamic Psychotherapy

More Publications

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Nurturing the Spiritual Development of Children

April 28th, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM UTC Online

Join Dr. Rothman and other lead experts for a multi-perspective exploration of children’s spiritual development, bringing together conceptual insights, emerging evidence, and practical approaches to support children’s holistic well-being and human flourishing.

Webinar: Shifaa for Our Times: Returning to Nature, Returning to Our Nature

May 2nd, 2026 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM MDT Online

Welcome to Shifaa for Our Times: Returning to Nature, Returning to Our Nature — an online (Zoom) talk exploring how inner healing is deeply connected to our relationship with the natural world, and to the restoration of fiṭrah. Join us for a special session…