and the development of therapies that do help many, one area that is largely unexplored is that of тАОthe тАШhuman spiritтАЩ and spirituality since it is more convenient to consider the human mind as тАОтАОтАШmachineтАЩ that responds to external stimuli.тАО
In this powerful exploration into the human mind and its relationship with the human spirit, Malik тАОBadri invites the reader to open the door to self-discovery, purpose and spirituality through the тАОpractice of contemplation, reflection and meditation тАУ understanding the true meaning and тАОexperience of spirituality as well as oneтАЩs own place in Creation. Whilst central to worship in Islam, тАОthis will also be of great interest to, and help any reader wishing to explore the notion of spirituality тАОwhether as part of worship or simply as part of self-development and inner healing.тАО
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MALIK BADRI is Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Ahfad University, Sudan currently on secondment to Istanbul Zaim University, Turkey. He is holder of the Ibn Khaldun Chair in the Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, the International Islamic University Malaysia. A qualified therapist, he has served as Professor, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor at various international universities. He is former UNESCO Expert in Psychology, Institute of Pedagogy, Ethiopia (1973тАУ74); and WHO expert in the Committee on Traditional Medical Practices (1980тАУ84). Author of books and numerous articles, he has received many awards including in 2003 the Zubair Prize for Academic Excellence, the highest academic award in Sudan.