Zarina Hassem Author

Zarina Hassem (MA-Psychology-Advanced Diploma in Islāmic Psychology), serves as Senior Lecturer at International Open University and Lecturer and research supervisor at IIEMSA- South Africa. She has worked in various community-based organizations as a counselor, psychometrist, workshop presenter and researcher.

Shireen Ismail is a practising psychologist specialising in educational, family, and child psychology. An academic and educator, she holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and an Honours degree in Islāmic Sciences. As a founder of various humanitarian and community initiatives, she promotes holistic healing, character development, and the integration of faith in action through love, hope, and compassion.

Nabeela Vad Walla is a published author with certifications in nutrition, psychology and neurosciences. She is an advocate for sunnah eating, stress relief and healthy lifestyle choices for mental wellness. She has been in research for over 10 years and counting, and has wellness counselling practices in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa.

Professor Dr. G. Hussein Rassool is a distinguished academic and professional in Islāmic Psychology, holding multiple prestigious roles, including Professor of Islāmic Psychology at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is a Fellow of both the International Association of Islāmic Psychology (FIAIP) and the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH), and a Trustee Board member of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists. He has authored over 30 books and more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and reviews. In addition to his academic roles, Professor Rassool is a part-time Islāmic psychotherapist and serves as a consultant for various international organisations.