Islamic Psychology • Neuroscience • Theology

Dr. Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre

Restoring a tradition that is twelve centuries old — the classical Islamic science of the soul — as a living, clinically operative discipline for the contemporary world.

PhD

Systemic Neuroscience

12+

Published Books

1200+

Years of Tradition

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Interdisciplinary Approach

Three Pillars of Understanding

My work navigates the complex intersections of modern science and ancient wisdom

ʿIlm al-Nafs

The classical Islamic science of the nafs, qalb, ʿaql, and rūḥ — a complete framework for understanding the human soul

Scientific Background

PhD in Systemic Neuroscience & MSc in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from LMU Munich

Clinical Practice

Islamic Psychology counselling worldwide, from within the classical framework

For over twelve centuries, Muslim scholars diagnosed the diseases of the heart, prescribed their cures, and trained physicians of the soul. This tradition was not simply lost, rather it was suppressed by colonialism, through the secularisation of knowledge, and by our own collective amnesia. My work is its restoration.

— Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre

Recent Books

I don’t like those who set

Encountering Francesca Bocca’s poetry is the unveiling of ...

Flowers bloom beneath his footsteps (Italian Edition)

When, on the point of death, Goethe moved ...

A Walking Quran: Foundations of Islamic Educational Thought, Teaching, and Pedagogy (Italian edition)

“‘What was the Prophet’s personality?’ ‘He was a ...

Philosophy

Manifesto of Italian Islam (Italian Edition) Kindle Edition

The presence of Muslims in Italy is a ...

Philosophy

Nietzsche in Paradise: Parallel Lives between Islam and the West (French Edition)

Using an innovative and entertaining approach, Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre ...

Poetry

Flowers bloom beneath his feet: Goethe on the path to Islam (French edition)

“This is a Goethe story never told before.” ...

From the Blog

Theology
April 13, 2026

Bridging Faith and Science

Exploring the complementary relationship between empirical research and ...

Psychology
April 13, 2026

Islamic Psychology in the Modern Age

How classical Islamic concepts of the soul remain ...

Neuroscience
April 13, 2026

The Neuroscience of Spiritual Experience

Examining how modern brain imaging reveals neural patterns ...

Media Appearances

YouTube

Imposter Syndrome in Islam | Islamic Perspective by Imam Al-Ghazali | Dr Francesca Bocca

In today’s world, many people struggle with Imposter ...

April 16, 2026

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Dr Francesca Bocca | Islamic Psychology Mental Health | The Truth About Depression | Just Pray More

Many people say just pray more when someone ...

April 16, 2026

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What Is Islamic Psychology? Dr Francesca Bocca | Psychology and Islam

What is Islamic psychology, and why is it ...

April 16, 2026