Malik B. Badri

About the Author

Malik B. Badri was a pioneering Sudanese psychologist and scholar whose work bridged the gap between Islamic thought and modern psychology, challenging Western-centric approaches to mental health. Born in 1932, he earned his PhD in psychology from the University of London and went on to hold prominent academic positions, including at the International Islamic University in Malaysia. Badri's writings emphasized the integration of spiritual and cultural dimensions into psychological practice, advocating for a decolonized understanding of the human mind. His seminal book, The Dilemma of Muslim Psychologists, critiques the imposition of secular Western models on Muslim societies and calls for an authentic Islamic framework in psychotherapy. Throughout his career, Badri authored numerous influential texts that continue to shape discourse in Islamic psychology, leaving a lasting legacy as a thinker who harmonized faith and science until his passing in 2021.