People imagine Allah in different ways. Some perceive Him as loving and kind. Others perceive Him as as distant and punishing. Many sources influence our perceptions of Allah, including our education and parents. Ultimately, having a benevolent image of Allah is key to having a healthy relationship with Him.
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Director of Survey Research and Evaluation | Dr. Osman Umarji holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s and Ph.D in Educational Psychology from UC Irvine. He has studied Islam at al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. His research interests include the development of human motivation, religious socialization, spirituality, and Islamic legal theory. Dr. Umarji is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at UC Irvine. He has previously taught child development, adolescent development, and statistics. His expertise in both psychological and Islamic sciences allows him to conduct empirical research on contemporary issues facing Muslims.
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