Mostafa El-Gashingi

Proposed title

A Critical Analysis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Classical Islamic Texts vs Contemporary Fatwa: Exploring its Conceptualisation, Identification, Treatment and Modern Difficulties

Supervisors

Principal Supervisor: Dr Suleyman  Sertkaya
Co-Supervisor: Dr Sadeq Ansari

Research

This research explores the disconnect between classical Islamic jurisprudential texts (fiqh) and contemporary legal rulings (fatwa) in their approach to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and mental illness more broadly. This research also explores the disconnect between contemporary psychological modalities/therapies and Islamic psychology’s past through the works of scholars such as Abu Zayd al-Balkhi (d. 934).

Why I chose Charles Sturt

Well, it’s a story mixed with personal grief, curiosity and a desire to help my clients in the context of my work as a Registered Psychologist. These 3 ingredients got mixed in a bowl and I found myself enrolling in a Master of Islamic Studies and graduating with a Graduate Diploma before applying for a PhD.

Engagement and Memberships

Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)

Publications

El-Gashingi, Mostafa Hany. 2021. “Civilised or Savage: The Effect of Colonialism’s Dichotomus Language on Views of Prophet Muhammad’s Leadership”. Australian Journal of Islamic Studies 6 (1):81-95.