Dr. Abdallah Rothman is the founder and Clinical Director of Dar al-Shifaa, Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College, and President of IAIP. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), licensed in the United States. Dr. Abdallah holds an M.A. in Psychology from Antioch University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Kingston University London. He is a student of the late Professor Malik Badri in Islamic psychology and in addition to his academic training has studied privately with a number of traditional Islamic scholars and healers throughout the Muslim world.
Dr. Abdallah has over 20 years’ experience as a counseling psychologist working with individuals, couples families and youth in a variety of settings. His experience with many different styles and methods of therapy, along with his deep, experiential and immersive study of the Islamic spiritual tradition inform his unique integrative approach to counseling. His method is rooted in a traditional approach to healing the whole being by engaging the metaphysical heart (qalb), self (nafs), mind (aql), emotions (ihsaas), body (jism), and spirit (ruh). His approach is not limited to talk therapy and often includes somatic, embodied experiential work that allows access to deeper parts of the self. Dr. Abdallah combines different techniques, tools and practices that are catered to the unique needs of each client. In addition to traditional Islamic therapeutic mechanisms and approaches, Dr. Abdallah draws on aspects from many other frameworks and methods of therapy such as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy, and Spiritual Counseling. Thus his approach is adaptive to the needs and context of a given client and emergent, without predetermined one-size-fits-all techniques and methods.
★ popular A framework for embodied psycho-spiritual health with experiential exercises and practical tools for daily life.
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A journey into embodied, heart-centered awareness through the Islamic tradition By Dr. Abdallah Rothman In this course, Dr. Abdallah Rothman guides you on a…
★ new Focuses on refinement and advanced demonstration of competencies. Practitioners deepen proficiency through supervised recorded practice, direct feedback, and integration across diverse contexts.
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Advances practitioners' skills through detailed instruction on each stage of the method's therapeutic arc. Includes live demonstrations, practice sessions, and structured feedback.
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A gentle guided meditation inviting you to slow down, awaken your senses, and contemplate the signs of Allah through the stillness of nature.
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This longer practice is for a more advanced level of sustained practice that goes deep into presence to center you in your heart.
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This practice supports your return to the inner self—regulating the body, softening the heart, and realigning with Divine presence.
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This gentle practice, adapted from Dr. Abdallah Rothman’s teachings, invites the heart to quiet, the breath to deepen, and the soul to return to stillness.
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Drawn from live sessions with Dr. Abdallah Rothman, this practice restores presence through breath, body awareness, and Dhikr.
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A small set of deeper guided practices offered across the month, created to support inner listening, emotional integration, and a more spacious return to the heart as Ramadan unfolds.
A gentle set of short daily and weekly guided practices designed to support presence, emotional grounding, and remembrance throughout Ramadan, offered without pressure and at your own pace.
These audio meditations support you in embodying presence throughout your day, offering gentle invitations to return to your heart and anchor in the remembrance of Allah
This guided practice series facilitates spiritual connection by bringing awareness to the innate divine spark within.
This guided practice series helps develop “heartfulness”, by orienting awareness to deeper and deeper levels of the heart.
This guided practice series develops conscious awareness beyond a purely cognitive orientation to mindfulness.
These guided practices, nurture inner balance, nervous system regulation, and spiritual attunement, creating space for presence.
This guided practice series increases self awareness by exploring three stages of the soul’s development experientially.
Coping & Daily Life
In the rush of modern life, many seek peace through mindfulness, yet true grounding comes from reconnecting with the most essential dimension of our…
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Islamic Self-Development
by Abdallah Rothman This framework integrates Islamic spirituality and holistic self-development, offering a path to healing and growth. It bridges spiritual wisdom with modern…
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Join Dr. Abdallah Rothman for Heartfulness in a World of Disconnection and Distraction, a live webinar on reconnecting with presence, balance, and inner peace. Why This Webinar? Heartfulness in a World of Disconnection and…
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Watch the Webinar Recording Passcode: CWCd9*7& Missed the live session? You can now access the recording of this insightful webinar with Mariam Upshaw, where she explores how to fast in a way that supports…
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Watch the Webinar Recording Passcode: x#h10okf Missed the live session? You can now access the recording of this transformative webinar with Dr. Abdallah Rothman, designed to help you reconnect with the deeper spiritual essence…
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A Live Online Webinar with Dr. Abdallah Rothman Sunday, January 10, 2027 | 6:00–8:00 PM UAE time | Online About This Webinar What does Islamic psychology offer to our understanding of the human being…
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A 45-Minute Guided Experience for the Soul Step into a gentle, heart-centered space to explore the quiet power of constancy in your healing journey. This intimate session includes an exclusive pre-recorded talk by Dr.…
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A Live Deep Dive with Dr. Abdallah Rothman Watch the Replay A Deep Dive with Dr. Abdallah Rothman – Between the Physical and the Spiritual” Deep Dive Replay In this special session, Dr. Abdallah…
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Islamic Psychology and Wellbeing are deeply intertwined. In a world of rising anxiety and emotional overload, our tradition offers timeless wisdom for grounding, self-regulation, and healing. In this intimate session, Dr. Abdallah Rothman explores…
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What Comes Next? Continuing Your Journey After Ramadan Ramadan does not end with Eid—it’s meant to reshape our habits and deepen our connection to Allah well beyond the month. This recorded session offers practical…
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About This Masterclass This masterclass offers a practitioner-focused introduction to Islamic psychology through a heart-centered, somatic approach to healing rooted in the Islamic model of the soul. Rather than presenting theory in abstraction, it…
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How do we foster genuine connectedness? How do we authentically relate to those around us, to our families, to ourselves and to God? How can we be mindful of our interactions and honour the…
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Join Dr Abdallah Rothman and hattat (calligrapher) Gulnaz Fatima Mahboob to discuss the transformative effect of the sacred art of calligraphy on the soul at Yunus Emre Institute London on Thursday 12th May. The…
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A Daylong of Spiritual Teachings, Mindfulness Practices and Devotional Poetry In this daylong retreat, Baraka Blue and Dr. Abdallah Rothman will take us through an exploration of the major themes of Islamic spirituality and…
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This four-day retreat in the secluded setting of Wisemans Ferry in New South Wales Australia will delve deep into practical aspects of Islamic self-development and psycho-spiritual wellness. We will explore and practice muhasabah (self-introspection),…
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Join us for an evening exploring the rich tradition of holistic medicine & psychology in Islam- where the health of the body, heart, and soul are deeply intertwined. This program invites us to revive…
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Where stillness, prayer, and shared presence create space for the heart to heal.
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Retreats Dar al-Shiffa Retreat Embark on a Transformative Journey with Dr. Abdallah Rothman and Saman Hussain Register A Heart-Centered Journey of Healing and Wellbeing Embark on a Transformative Journey with Dr. Abdallah Rothman and…
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Pescadero, Northern California Fall Reset: Reconnect with Your Nature in Nature Fall Reset As the heat of summer transitions to the grounding cool of fall, join us for a retreat away from the daily…
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Retreats Dar al-Shiffa Retreat Embark on a Transformative Journey with Dr. Abdallah Rothman and Saman Hussain Register A Heart-Centered Journey of Healing and Wellbeing Embark on a Transformative Journey with Dr. Abdallah Rothman and…
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Return to the heart through guided meditations and contemplative practices rooted in Islamic Psychology. Explore simple practices designed to cultivate presence, awareness, remembrance, and a deeper connection with the inner life.
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