<![CDATA[The Holy Quran guides us how to think rationally during tough times. This consequently lowers the stress caused by hardships. One such verse of Surah Al-Inshirah “with hardship, comes ease” (Qur’an 94:6) gives solace when days seem dark. It encourages us find the blessings associated with hurdles. So, the present study was aimed to examine how individuals interpret and apply the Quranic verse during challenging times. Study Design: This was a qualitative research where interpretative phenomenology was employed. Sampling: the research utilized purposive sampling. The interviews of 17 females were included in research. Data Collection: Face to face interviews were conducted. Participants were first given a short session on the understanding of Quranic verse and taught to use it as cognitive restructuring. Then they were instructed to recall a recent stressful incident and find ease associated with that incident in the context of Quranic verse. The researcher assisted participants during the process of finding ease. The participants were given a card on which original Arabic verse along with Urdu translation was printed. Participants were then instructed to write down their responses. Analysis: Based on written responses, systematic coding was done and major themes were derived. There were 5 categories of Hardships including Daily Hassles, Traumatic Events, Physical Illnesses, Financial Problems, and Relationship Challenges. Similarly, 3 central themes of Ease were identified which were Spiritual Growth, Personal Development Skills, Life Management Skills. Findings: The study highlights the significant role of Quranic teachings in promoting psychological well-being. Further research should study this verse’s effectiveness by using experimental design and Longitudinal research methods.]]>
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