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The International Conference on Islamic Psychology, Wellbeing, and Sustainable Development (ICIPWSD 2025)
📅 will be held on 22–23 November 2025

International Participants: $60.00 USD
For Local Pakistani : 5000 PKR

ICIPWSD 2025 welcomes submissions from a wide range of contributors across academia, research, and practice.
Submissions are open to:

1. Academics and Researchers

• University faculty (lecturers, assistant/associate/full professors)

• Research fellows, postdoctoral researchers

• Graduate students (PhD, MPhil, Master’s) conducting relevant studies

2. Practitioners and Professionals

• Psychologists, counselors, and mental-health workers

• Faith-based and community-service professionals

• Sustainability and development experts, policy researchers

3. Institutional Contributors

• Research centers, think tanks, NGOs, and international organizations (e.g., WHO, UNDP, OIC, IsDB)

• University departments or student research groups presenting collaborative papers

Islamic Psychology and Spiritual Wellbeing

Exploring the foundations, theories, and applications of psychology from an Islamic perspective.

Subtopics

• Qur’anic and Prophetic models of human psychology

• Integration of Islamic concepts with modern psychological practice

• Nafs, ruh, qalb: classical understandings and modern interpretations

• Islamic psychotherapy frameworks and culturally responsive counselling

• Sufism, spirituality, and healing

• Islamic models of emotional intelligence and moral development

• Ethical principles in Islamic psychology research and practice

Mental Health, Resilience & Community Wellbeing

Addressing psychological wellbeing through faith, family, and social systems.

Subtopics

• Faith-based mental health interventions

• Community psychology and social wellbeing in Muslim societies

• Family systems, parenting, and marriage from Islamic perspectives

• Trauma healing, grief, and resilience

• Youth and student wellbeing in Islamic contexts

• Gender, identity, and inclusion in Muslim mental health

• Psychological effects of conflict, displacement, and post-crisis recovery

Sustainable Development & Human Flourishing

Integrating psychology, ethics, and sustainability for the common good.

Subtopics

• Islamic ethical foundations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Environmental psychology and ecological responsibility in Islam

• Behavioural change for environmental conservation and social justice

• Health, nutrition, and spiritual ecology

• Islamic economics and sustainable wellbeing

• Educational psychology and moral development for sustainability

• Policy frameworks linking wellbeing and sustainability

Education, Research & Professional Practice

Focusing on innovation, pedagogy, and applied research.

Subtopics

• Islamic pedagogy and spiritual education

• Integration of faith and science in higher education

• Psychology curriculum development for Muslim learners

• Research methodology and ethics in Islamic psychology

• Technology and digital wellbeing in Muslim societies

• Training and supervision of Islamic psychology practitioners

Global Collaboration & Policy

Building networks, partnerships, and policy frameworks that promote wellbeing and sustainability across the Muslim world and beyond.

Subtopics

• Role of international organizations (OIC, WHO, UNDP) in mental health and SDGs

• Cross-cultural and interfaith collaboration in wellbeing research

• Policy advocacy and institutional reform

• Islamic psychology associations, accreditation, and standards

• Global health diplomacy and community engagement

About the ICIPWSD 2025

The International Conference on Islamic Psychology, Wellbeing, and Sustainable Development (ICIPWSD 2025) is a premier academic forum dedicated to exploring the intersections between Islamic psychology, mental health, and the principles of sustainable development.
The conference brings together scholars, psychologists, educators, and policymakers from around the world to discuss how faith-based knowledge, scientific inquiry, and ethical leadership can work together to promote holistic human wellbeing.

Hosted online, ICIPWSD 2025 provides an inclusive and accessible space for global participation, ensuring that researchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds can engage in meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.

Conference Theme

“Integrating Faith, Science, and Sustainability for Human Flourishing”

This theme emphasizes the harmony between spiritual values and modern scientific approaches in promoting mental health, social wellbeing, and sustainable living. It reflects the shared responsibility to create balanced societies rooted in justice, compassion, and ecological stewardship — values deeply embedded in the Islamic worldview.

Objectives

• To advance the study and practice of Islamic psychology as a distinct and integrative discipline.

• To highlight faith-informed models of mental health and wellbeing in diverse cultural contexts.

• To link psychological wellbeing with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• To foster interdisciplinary research and international collaboration among universities, professionals, and organizations.

• To promote dialogue between Islamic ethical frameworks and modern psychology, education, and sustainability science.

Conference Tracks

1. Islamic Psychology and Spiritual Wellbeing

2. Mental Health, Resilience, and Community Wellbeing

3. Sustainable Development and Human Flourishing

4. Education, Research, and Professional Practice

5. Global Collaboration and Policy

Participants

ICIPWSD 2025 invites:

• University scholars and researchers (PhD, MPhil, MA)

• Psychologists, counselors, and mental-health professionals

• Islamic studies and ethics scholars

• Sustainability and social development experts

• Students and early-career researchers

• Policy institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies

Conference Features

• Keynote addresses by distinguished global scholars

• Peer-reviewed paper presentations

• Panel discussions and thematic sessions

• Student research symposium

• Practitioner dialogues and innovation showcases

• Publication opportunities in partner journals and the ICIPWSD 2025 Proceedings (with ISBN)

Conference Format

• Fully online, enabling broad international participation

• Interactive sessions with live Q&A, networking lounges, and e-poster exhibitions

• Certificates of presentation and participation for all contributors

Why Attend

• Share and publish original research on faith-based wellbeing and sustainable development.

• Network with international experts and institutions.

• Collaborate on joint projects, grants, and publications.

• Contribute to shaping a global dialogue grounded in Islamic ethics and universal human values.

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Contact Us

For inquiries regarding the ICIPWSD 2025 conference, please reach out to us for more information on submissions and participation.

Inquiries

+923346735033

Support

info@icipwsd2025.org