Cognitive Factors Influencing Resilience from the Perspective of the Holy Quran

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Background: Throughout life, individuals face a wide range of pressures and stressors, which may result in negative outlooks and a sense of purposelessness. Consequently, having a resource to effectively address these challenges is of crucial. This resource can encompass cognitive, psychological, social, and cultural skills that empower individuals to overcome challenges.
Aim: The objective of this study is to identify the cognitive factors influencing resilience from the viewpoint of the Holy Quran. Consequently, this research aims to identify factors that are frequently referenced in the Quranic verses and could be considered as cognitive elements influencing resilience.
Method: This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and the thematic analysis method. The data for this research includes all the verses of the Holy Quran. In this regard, verses related to resilience in the cognitive domain were identified, and the meanings of these verses were extracted using comprehensive Quran software. To uncover the resilience model in the Quran, the data were coded and organized into a thematic network.
Results: In the data coding process, 99 open codes were extracted. After eliminating duplicates and merging similar items, 7 core codes were identified. As a result, concepts related to cognitive factors of resilience were categorized into four main areas: 1. In the field of worldview, the goal is to reform the human’s ultimate goal, so that the human capacity to face challenges is increased. 2. Deepening belief in monotheism to enhance self-confidence and provide hope in the face of challenges. 3. Belief in the afterlife: as a factor that offers hope for compensation, it can contribute to increasing resilience. 4. Divine will and destiny: it refers to accepting events and divine will. These concepts illustrate the significant influence of religious beliefs in enhancing both individual and collective resilience.
Conclusions: Based on the concepts identified in this study, by elaborating and implementing these ideas, resilience skills can be enhanced in individuals, particularly those experiencing significant struggles. This approach can assist individuals in gaining a deeper understanding of the cognitive and religious factors associated with resilience, enabling them to substantially improve their capacity to confront life's challenges and hardships.

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Qualitative Research in Behavioral Sciences (QRBS)
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
February 2025
Pages 75-98

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  • Receive Date: 30 September 2024
  • Revise Date: 26 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 11 March 2025

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