The International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP) is currently developing a Code of Ethics for Islamic Psychology

The development of Islamic Psychology nowadays is very rapid, with many parties engaging in activities related to Islamic Psychology, such as webinars, courses, and book writing. The proliferation of publications on Islamic Psychology carries risks associated with boundaries that are currently still unclear. Not all scholars who are highly enthusiastic about writing or discussing Islamic Psychology have a background in psychological science; some come from Islamic studies backgrounds and other disciplines that are not directly coherent with the science of psychology.

The International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP), representing Muslim psychologists globally, recognises the importance of establishing a code of ethics to ensure that Islamic Psychology is protected and upheld as a scientific field grounded in psychological inquiry informed by the Qur’an and Hadith.

Other disciplines that are also developed from an Islamic perspective have long possessed a robust scholarly foundation, such as Islamic economics and Islamic law. Drawing lessons from these disciplines, Islamic psychology must be systematically structured to prevent its conceptual framework from becoming diluted through superficial or poorly grounded efforts. In light of the aforementioned challenges, the Board of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP) is currently drafting a comprehensive Code of Ethics for Islamic Psychology, which, inshaAllah, is scheduled for publication in 2026. It is hoped that this code will serve as an essential guide for scholars and practitioners engaged in the development and application of Islamic Psychology.