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1. THE ISLAMIC PYSCHOSPIRITUAL THEORY
(AL-GHAZALI)

2. OBJECTIVES SLIDE NO LKM CACREP COAMFTE
Introduction to the Islamic
Psychospiritual Theory
4 A1 1A FCA 1
Explain the meaning of Al-Irsyad
(Counselling) according to Al-Ghazali
5 A1 1A FCA 1
Explain the meaning of Al-Ghazali’s
spiritual counselling
6 A1 1A FCA 1
Explain the basics of the Islamic
psychospiritual theory
7-8 A1 1A FCA 1
Explain the objectives of
psychospiritual counselling
9 A1 1C FCA 1
Explain the techniques to raise An-
nafs (Al-mujahadah Fi-nafs)
10 B2, C3, D1,D2, D3 3C, 3D FCA 2
Explain the concept of divorcing
according to the Maqasid Syariah
11 E1, E2, E3 1A, 1B, 1D FCA 2
Explain the meaning of divorcing and
the methods of divorcing
12-13 C1, C2 2G FCA 1, FCA 5, FCA 8
Explain the steps of divorcement 14-15 A2, A6,A7, F2 20 FCA 5
Explain the model of counselling
theory according to Islam
16-20 A5,B2,C2, E1 1D FCA 8
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3. OBJECTIVE SLIDE NO BOARD CACREP IFTA
Explain the therapy techniques 21-23 B2 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D FCA 2
Explain the process and
objectives on spiritual
counselling according to Imam
Al-Ghazali
24 B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, D3 FCA 2
Explain the process of
counselling
25-28 H1, H2 3A FCA 7
List the characteristics of the
counsellor
29
Explain the positive reaction of
psychospiritual counselling
30 I1, I3 FCA 2

4. INTRODUCTION TO THE PSYCHOSPIRITUAL
FAMILY COUNSELLING MODULE
PARTICIPANTS:
Registered counsellors or graduates in counselling without
specialization
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of family counselling according the
Islamic psychospiritual theory
2. Execute the techniques used in family counselling
according to the Islamic psychospiritual theory
3. Integrating the theory of Islamic psychospiritual theory
with western counselling
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5. The Islamic psychospiritual counselling theory is a newly
founded theory to fill the empty gaps present in previous
theories which mostly came from the west
The development of theories founded on the basis of
psychospiritual has attracted many researchers to publish
works such as Psikologi Ummatik (1989), Islamic
Psyhcospiritual (Badri, 2000), kognitif Ad-Din (Othman,
2009)
The Islamic psychospiritual counseling theory considers
numerous aspects such as the creation of man, objectives of
counseling, and the techniques that can contribute to the to
stability of humanity
The Islamic psychospiritual counselling theory uses
methods founded on the base of Quranic verses, Kalam Al-
Khaliq (the Creator)

6. SCRIPTURE MEANING OF COUNSELLING
Al-amr bi al-ma’ruf wa
nahy ‘an-al-mungkar
Guide, teach, and lead humanity towards
goodness
Al-sabr wa al-syukr Guidance is bringing or hording man
towards the objectives of life as it is
bestowed upon us, his beloved creation
Al-halal wa al-haram It should lead mankind towards goodness
(advise a cruel ruler) if he is not syariah
compliance

7. A method that leads, teaches or shows how to
achieve an objective or a positive outcome
guided by the syariah of Islam
This method focuses on the human spiritual
aspects that covers al-ruh, al-’aql, al-nafs and
al-qalb.
It covers the al-nafs ma’rifah and al-nafs
tazkiyah that will solve problems in daily
human life. Moreover it will bring happiness
and ensure the well being of humanity in this
life and the hereafter

8. Jasd
Nafs
Aql
Qalb
Ruh
Al-Amr realm Non-material
Al-Khalq realm
Material

9. • The Islamic psychospiritual theory states that
humans can be judged in detail through six
dimensions
View of Human Nature (Source: Hassan, 2001, 2008)

10. • To develop nafs (psycho-spiritual development)
• There are three levels of ‘nafs’

11. Sincere in every commandment given to us by Allah SWT and the
sunnah of his Messenger in every aspect of life
There are three ways:-
1. Takhali (expel)
 Expel all the negativity in the heart (madzmumah)
2. Tahalli (fill)
 Fill your cleansed heart with admirable characteristics (mahmudah)
3. Tajalli (feel)
 After the heart has been revitalised, one would feel the peace and
harmony (sweetness of iman)

12. Upholds towards goodness (amar ma’ruf wa nahy munkar) and detest
evil doings and reconstructs society( Islah bayna al-nas)
Hisbah Tenet
• Muhtasib (counsellor)
• Muhtasab’alaih (client)
• Muhtasab fih (problem faced by the client)
• Al-Ihtisab (stage)
Techniques used in this Hisbah approach :-
I. Nasihat (involves a two way communication)
II. Tazkirah (always remind each other)
III. Irsyad (give guidance towards the truth)
IV. Qudwah ( setting a good example)
V. Qiyadah (leadership)

13. This Tazkiyah focuses more on the purification of
the heart and soul
Tazkiyah an-Nafs includes practical methods such
as:-
I. Muhasabah
II. Muaqabah
III. Taubat
IV. Mujahadah
V. Istiqamah

14. PROSES KAUNSELING
Self discovery (ma’rifah al-nafs)
1. A fight for ones soul (mujahadah al-nafs)
2. Soul exercises (riyadal al-nafs)
3. Cleansing of the soul (tazkiyah al-nafs)
Happiness in this world and the hereafter (al-
sa’adah)

15. PROSES KAUNSELING
Client must fill up a form containing their personal information,
problems they wish to address, steps taken and their objectives of
meeting a counsellor
Give options to the client whether to have personal sessions or
partnered session with the counsellor
Session is started with prayer and followed by the explanation of
counselling ethics, limitation of time and the approach that will be
used
Encourage couples to share information about themselves
BUILDING RELATIONS

16. Counsellor will explore the client’s problem guided by the form
filled up by the client
Counsellor evaluates the relation between the client and their
spouse using the genogram approach and the active emotion
technique
Counsellor observe the interaction pattern between couples
Counsellor list down several problems identified, make
observations and show the list to the couple
Counsellor asks the client to choose their most frequent and most
critical problem to be solved
Build objective that involves a change in attitude that can be
altered and achieved. This change in attitude must cover the
aspect of religion, soul, reasoning, heredity and wealth harmony
PROBLEM
OBSERVATION

17. By using the technique of knowing Allah SWT, the client is
guided to evaluate their relation with the Almighty, this is
followed by Solah Sunat Taubah to ask for forgiveness from Allah
so that change in a household can be done with his blessing
Encourage the client to use the Iqra’technique as a means of
solution towards their problems
Congratulate clients if there is even a small achievement by their
actions
Set the next session to see development on the action taken by the
clients
INTERVENTION

18. PROSES KAUNSELING
1. Creating
relation
Takwin al-
ulfah
2. Self
discovery
and the
identificatio
n of
problems
3.
Application
of the main
method
Mujahadah/
Takhalli
4.Applicatio
n of a
specific
method
Mujahadah/
Takhalli
5.
Application
a a general
method
Riyadah/
Tahalli
6.
Judgement
(self
discovery
towards
happiness)

19. In a research done to counsellors at the ‘Pusat Kaunseling Majlis Agama Islam Negeri
Sembilan (PKMAINS) discovered that, the assimilation of the spiritual elements in
counselling can raise the effectiveness of counselling
This data was collected by Salasiah Hanin Hamjah(2016) when she researched on
nine counsellors from PK MAINS for her doctorate degree
The conclusion of the research founded that all nine counsellor agree that assimilating
spiritual elements can help the clients to face the life problem more calmly and wisely
An example of the findings on counsellor no 8:
…for me, I strongly agree with the statement because in counselling session we tend to
emphasize on the good virtues. So, the client cannot deny, he can only accept the
changeable and unchangeable fate from Allah, these virtues such as patience,
thankfulness is a vital element to help the client solve their issue…

20. As a conclusion, the Islamic psychospiritual theory
approach is suitable to be used to assist Islamic
families counselling sessions using Islamic concepts
which is definite. But this theory also has its own
limitation