Abdallah Rothman
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| Born | November 28, 1975 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Antioch University |
| Occupation | Psychologist and psychotherapist |
Abdallah Rothman (born November 28, 1975) is an American psychologist and psychotherapist whose work focuses on integrating Islamic concepts into therapeutic practice. He serves as the Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College, is the founder of Dar al-Shifaa, and co-founder and Executive Director of the International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP). He also holds visiting professorships at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University and Al-Neelain University in Khartoum.
Early life and education
Rothman was born in Los Angeles, California, and was introduced to psychology through the influence of his grandfather, Leonard Schneider, a practitioner of Humanistic psychology who studied under Abraham Maslow. Schneider’s perspective that religion and spiritual traditions could inform therapeutic practices influenced Rothman’s professional interests.
He earned an M.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle in 2004, also receiving a Certification in Art Therapy. Rothman later completed a Ph.D. in Psychology at Kingston University London in 2019, where his dissertation addressed Islamic psychology and psychotherapy. During his doctoral studies, he was mentored by the late Professor Malik Badri, often referred to as the “father of modern Islamic psychology.”
Career and research
Rothman’s research examines the incorporation of Islamic concepts into contemporary psychotherapeutic practice, focusing on developing a theoretical framework for an Islamic model of the soul. As co-founder and Executive Director of the IAIP, he collaborates with scholars and practitioners worldwide to advance Islamic perspectives on mental health. He previously served as Principal at Cambridge Muslim College and currently leads its Islamic Psychology Diploma Program.
Outside his academic and counseling work, Rothman has explored various interests related to spiritual life and well-being, including the spirituality of coffee, design, martial arts, futuwwa (Islamic chivalry), and rites of passage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a YouTube series titled Midnight Moments, aimed at fostering mental and spiritual well-being.
Personal life
Rothman is married to Esraa Bani, a Sudanese public health advocate, and they have three children.
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