Illustrates the modification of four therapeutic modalities in practice (psychoanalytic, group, strengths-based, and cognitive) from a generic Western cultural perspective to the worldview of Islamic values in order to provide competent and effective social services to Muslims. Cognitive therapy has been deemed particularly amenable to this repackaging. Examples of spiritual modification by rewording the self-statements of cognitive therapy to reflect Islamic tenets rather than the individualism of Western culture serve to highlight the difference in this approach. Unfamiliarity with Islamic beliefs can be a problem for therapists, but measures to counter such difficulties include consultation with an Imam (religious leader), or collaboration with Muslim social work professionals or respected community members. The research that led to these recommendations for practitioners showed that interventions modified with Islamic teachings in mind can lead to higher levels of family support for Muslim clients.
