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Where faith and psychology work together.

Compassionate, professional mental health care, grounded in your faith. A place where you are understood, not judged.

About RUH Centre

Rigorous, spiritually grounded, and open to all.

You should never have to choose between your faith and your mental health. RUH Centre is a South African institution for Islamic psychology, where the science of the mind meets the wisdom of the soul: faith-integrated mental health support, dedicated research, and professional training under one roof.

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A non-profit initiative of the Benoni Muslim Charity Organisation. Every service is measured in benefit, never profit.

Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Muslim Psychologists Meet & Greet posterFree
Wed 14 Oct 202618h30

Muslim Psychologists Meet & Greet

An informal networking evening during PsySSA 2026 Congress Week, for psychologists, registered counsellors, psychometrists and lecturers. BMCC Care Facility for the Aged, Johannesburg East Rand.

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Islamic Psychology & Basic Counselling Skills poster20 places
17–18 Oct 2026Linbro Park

Islamic Psychology & Basic Counselling Skills

A two-day intensive for the Ulama of the North at Qurtuba Islamic Academy, facilitated by Ml Muhammad Coovadia. Limited to 20 participants.

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SAUF 2026Southern African Ulama Forum
Oct 2026
Sat 3 Oct 2026

Equipping the Ulama for Mental Health Counselling

Our paper for SAUF 2026, proposing a multidisciplinary model for training Ulama to work alongside mental health professionals.

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PremaritalLaunching November 2026
Nov 2026
End of November 2026

Premarital Counselling Programme

Structured, faith-grounded preparation for couples before marriage. Our first clinical offering, ahead of the full RUH Clinic in 2027.

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Our Academy

The Ulama Training Pathway

Ulama are often the first people approached in times of difficulty. We equip them to recognise distress, respond within their role, and refer to the right help.

  • Level 1 · The Art of Basic HelpingCompleteIslamic psychology & basic counselling skills. 53 Ulama and Aalimaat trained.
  • Level 2 · From Skills to IssuesIn preparationAn issue-based course across 15 modules. Launching July 2027, in shā Allāh.
  • Level 3 · SupervisionPlannedOngoing supervision so Ulama are supported and accountable in their practice.

200 Imams, Ulama & Aalimaat, trained in three years

Trained so far53 / 200

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Help us train the people our community turns to.

Your contribution funds training for Imams, Ulama and Aalimaat, research for our community, and care that is accessible to all.

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