Rubbia Ali

MSC PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

Andalusian scholar, Ibn Ḥazm, once said, “I searched for a common goal amongst humankind, to which all would agree to strive for excellence. I have not found anything other than the vanquishing of anxiety.” The Aziz foundation has aided my journey in pursuing a career in clinical psychology by sponsoring a Masters in psychiatric research. Through this profession, I aspire to transform how mental health conditions are viewed and catered for, both socially and clinically within the Muslim and wider community. Further, I seek to bridge the gap between Islam and psychology, whilst simultaneously shattering the toxic narratives attributed to Muslim women sporting the jilbab.