Raising Funds for the International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP)

Professor Dr. Malik Badri was a torchbearer for the Muslim ummah. His unparalleled work in developing the field of Islamic Psychology has paved a pathway for students, practitioners and others who wish to approach psychology in a way that aligns with the Islamic worldview, an effort needed now more than ever. With the passing of Professor Malik, the torch is passed on to the next generation. We, his family and students, hope to continue his legacy by raising funds for the initiative closest to his heart which he founded for the next generation to carry on his work, the International Association of Islamic Psychology.

Video: The wife of Dr. Badri speaks about her husband's commitment to the IAIP

Friend of Malcolm X: Malik Badri and Malik El-Shabazz

In honor of the anniversary of the death of Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), February 21, we commemorate his endearing friendship with our beloved Prof Malik Badri. The two Maliks first met in Khartoum, Sudan in 1959 when a young 27 yr old Malik Badri hosted then Malcolm X in the African city and introduced him to traditional Islam and Muslim culture. The two kings (Malik means king in Arabic) kept in touch and developed a strong, intimate friendship over the years up until Shabazz’s assassination on February 21, 1965. Now in February 2021 Dr. Badri has insha’allah been reunited in jennah with his old friend.

Malcolm X with Dr. Malik Badri (second from the right). Photo courtesy of Yannis Mahil.

Video: Dr. Badri speaks about his friendship with Hajj Malik El-Shabbaz

The Father of Islamic Psychology

Professor Malik, who we affectionately called “Baba Malik” was unanimously known throughout the world as the father of Islamic psychology. His pioneering and visionary work in developing this field was unsurpassed by another other. He went beyond the narrow borders of his home country of Sudan to global horizons, with his books, research and theories in psychology being admired and appreciated by major international universities and research centers. Professor Badri has served as Professor and Dean in various universities including the University of Khartoum, Juba University and the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization of the International Islamic University, Malaysia. His message spoke to the global ummah as it struck a chord at the heart of what it means to be Muslim and what makes us all human. Professor Malik showed how Islam is not just a religion but that it is a map to healing the human heart. He redefined Islam and psychology, bringing them together to make us see the immense blessings and mercy that Allah has given us for the continual healing of our minds, hearts, bodies and soul.

Continuing Dr. Badri's Legacy

He will always be remembered for his brilliant mind and his incredible insights and contributions to the study of psychology in general. For those who knew him personally know that beyond his public work his real legacy is his enormous heart and good nature. Not only did he teach about Islamic psychology being about the purification of heart and soul, he was a living example of a pure soul. In his generosity and goodwill he left behind a roadmap for us all to follow individually and collectively as a global community.

"We are not emancipated yet. We don't look at our Islam as a world view and all it has to give. We superficially read stories of the Prophets in the Qur'an rather than seeing the psychological  benefits of these stories."

Professor Malik dedicated his life to the development of Islamic psychology theory and practice. He accomplished more in his 89 years than most, but he still had so much to give, with ideas, initiatives, research and programs still yet to be brought into fruition. His legacy will live on in his foundational publications, in his students, and in the mission and work of the IAIP which was his final vision for continuing the work that he started in pioneering the field of Islamic psychology. Professor Malik left us with instructions of how to take his work forward for the next generations. We need your support to bring these initiatives into existence to honor his legacy, for the sake of the ummah.

Video: Highlights from IAIP Certificate One Course in Istanbul

How You Can Support

Donate to this campaign and share it with friends and family.

Your contribution will go directly to support our efforts to carry on Dr Badri's legacy. 

We are aiming to raise $30,000 to fund the following projects:

1. The production of previously unreleased publications from Dr. Badri

​2. The production of a digital archive of articles, videos, audio, and other content from the work of Dr. Malik Badri

3. The Production of The Journal of Islamic Psychology (with the first edition dedicated to Dr. Badri’s legacy)

These projects are a part of IAIP's larger effort in public education to support the mental health of the Muslim community, define and highlight Islamic contributions to the knowledge of the human soul, and elevate the status of Islam in the academic and professional world.

We ask Allāh to forgive Professor Dr. Malik Badri and elevate his station among those who are guided; to enlarge his grave and shed light upon him in it; to send him along the path of those who came before and preserve him among the righteous. Amīn.