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One of the concepts in the Qur’an related to the human psyche is the expression ḍayq al-ṣadr , which describes the tightness of the chest experienced by the Prophet (PBUH) when faced with psychological and social pressures. The verse “And We certainly know that your chest becomes constrained by what they say” (Q. 15:97) not only reflects the challenges of the era of revelation but can also serve as a profound approach to emotion regulation in contemporary life. Previous research has mostly examined this concept in the context of the asbāb al-nuzūl (occasions of revelation) of the verse, leaving a systematic psychological and pedagogical analysis largely unexplored. This study employs a descriptive-analytical method, using exegetical and psychological sources. The findings indicate that ḍayq al-ṣadr , as an emotional-physiological phenomenon, is comparable to situational stress constructs. Qur’anic strategies for addressing this condition—such as tasbīḥ (glorification of God), patience, and cognitive reappraisal of the prophetic mission—align with psychological findings on mindfulness, emotion regulation, resilience, and conflict management. The analysis further highlights four main interpretive perspectives: divine consolation of the Prophet’s heart, recognition of the human limits of prophets, emphasis on the continuity of the prophetic mission, and provision of practical strategies for coping with distress. the paper demonstrates conceptual overlaps between Qur’anic guidance and modern psychology, suggesting directions for educational and counseling applications.

Conceptual Metaphor Theory, a modern approach within cognitive linguistics introduced by Lakoff and Johnson in Metaphors We Live By (1980), posits that concepts are constituted not solely by inherent attributes but primarily by interactional characteristics. From this perspective, entities in the world do not possess fixed, intrinsic properties; rather, their meaning emerges only in relation to human action. Consequently, metaphors can assume the status of truth. Within the Qur’an, numerous injunctions and relational concepts can be interpreted through this theoretical framework as being grounded in interactional characteristics rather than in purely essentialist definitions. Adopting a descriptive–analytical method, this study examines several Qur’anic relationships, demonstrating how their meanings can be more adequately apprehended through the lens of Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The findings suggest that even human relationships in the Qur’an are not conceived as immutable or purely intrinsic. Instead, the Qur’an redefines relational concepts—such as mother, spouse, brother, and child—according to their roles, functions, and interactional qualities. Thus, notions such as the motherhood of the Prophet’s wives for the Muslim community and the brotherhood of believers represent, in Qur’anic discourse, new conceptual realities that transcend mere metaphorical usage.