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Zulekha Shakoor Rajani

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani: Counseling and Spiritual Psychologist, Mind and Brain Hospital. Co-Head- Department of Islamic Psychology, Research, Training and Psycho-Education, Mind and Brain Hospital, India Facilitator and Teacher at Al-Balagh Academy Executive Advisory, International Students of Islamic Psychology, India. Islamic Psychology Diploma- Cambridge Muslim College (Cambridge), Tazkiyah Therapy- Avicenna Academy (Indonesia), Islamic Psychology, Marital Counselling, Level 1&2 (Al Balagh Academy, UK), TIIP-Level-1&2 (under review) Khalil Center. (Turkiye) M.Sc Psychology, B.Ed (Education), KSet (Psychology), PGDgC (Guidance & Counseling). Raising awareness about mental health through quotes and contributions in national and international publications like, Al Jazeera, The Deccan Herald, The Wire, The Quint, The Scroll, The Companion, The Cognate, Maktoob Media, Muslim Matters, News 9, IOU Insight Magazine, India Today and more Member of the advisory committee, ADeen Foundation. Has presented and published papers at several distinguished national and international forums, including the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (5th Asia Pacific Conference), VIII. International Symposium on Spirituality and Psychology at Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Turkey. Her academic contributions also include presentations at the International Conference on Counseling and Psychotherapy (on diversity in mental health training), the 8th National Women’s Science Congress (Matru Vedike), and the National Conference on Stress and Health and more. She has conducted various retreats, workshops and seminars for youth, women and diverse populations in different parts of India, like Delhi, Kerala, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Tamil Nadu and many other places. Her research explores intersections of faith, psychological resilience, women's well-being, stigma, and culturally-rooted healing.

1 article published

The Marriage is in the Micro: Frustrations That Destroy, Bids and Rituals That Build

The Marriage is in the Micro: Frustrations That Destroy, Bids and Rituals That Build

In the long story of a relationship, these small moments aren’t just filler, they’re the fabric. They are the tender brushstrokes that, over time, paint the masterpiece of emotional connection, safety, and enduring love. When done consistently, and with sincerity, they become acts of ibadah. Islam beautifully upholds this concept of consistent, intentional kindness. The Prophet ﷺ said, “The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if small.” (Bukhari) This reflects the divine wisdom that it’s not grand romantic gestures that sustain love, but the daily, steady work of tending to one another’s hearts.

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani · · 8 min