by Carrie M. York (Editor)
The Way of Love: Towards an Islamic Psychology of Virtues and Character Development is an
edited volume that seeks to advance the fields of Islamic psychology, positive psychology, and
scholarship on virtue and character development. It also seeks to bring the science of Islamic
spirituality into the purview of modern psychology. Contributors explore a wide range of topics
and offer recommendations for ways forward in this emerging area of inquiry. They also discuss
practical applications and the relevance of an Islamic positive psychology within a western
American context. Written by experts in a way that is accessible to any reader, this volume is a
resource for students, scholars, clinicians, pastoral caregivers, or anyone interested in virtue
and character development, positive psychology, Islamic psychology, Islamic spirituality, and
related fields.