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Name and seat
The organisation is named the Iranian Association of Islamic Psychology. Its registered seat is in Tehran, and it may open regional branches subject to board approval.
Statutes
Bylaws
The rules by which the association governs itself. A summary of key articles follows; the ratified full text is available on request from the secretariat.
Preamble
The Iranian Association of Islamic Psychology is a non-profit scholarly and professional body. Its work is grounded in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and established psychological science — applied with humility and care to the lives of the people it serves.
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Purpose and objectives
The association exists to advance research, education, and clinical practice at the intersection of Islamic thought and psychological science. It pursues this through publications, training, conferences, and public consultation services.
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Membership
Three membership classes are recognised: Student (enrolled trainees), Continuous (individual practitioners and researchers), and Affiliated (partner institutions). Each class carries its own fee schedule, voting rights, and access to services, as set annually by the board.
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Governance
The board of directors, elected by the general assembly, oversees strategy, finance, and conduct. A secretariat conducts day-to-day operations. Specialist committees report to the board on scientific, ethical, and educational matters.
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Meetings
The general assembly convenes at least annually. Board meetings occur quarterly at minimum. Minutes are archived through the secretariat and available to members on request.
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Finance and accountability
Income flows from membership fees, course tuition, and approved partnerships. Annual accounts are audited by an independent auditor and presented to the general assembly.
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Ethics
Members commit to the association's code of conduct, which aligns professional psychological ethics with Islamic moral principles. Breaches are heard by the ethics committee.
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Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the general assembly, at a meeting announced at least thirty days in advance.