The Role of Spiritual Growth in Alleviating the Stress Associated with the Deprivation of Inheritance Rights for Women Heads of Households (A Study from the Perspective of the Spiritual Approach to Social Work)

This study falls within the category of descriptive studies that aim to determine the characteristics of a particular phenomenon and uncover the current facts related to it, while recording its significance, classifying it, and revealing its relationship with other variables. The goal is to arrive at an accurate description of this phenomenon. Therefore, the primary objective is to determine the role of spiritual growth in helping the individual deal with the stress associated with deprivation of inheritance for women heads of households. The following sub-objectives emerge from the primary objective: 1. Identify the causes leading to the deprivation of inheritance rights for women heads of households. 2. Identify the stresses associated with the deprivation of inheritance rights for women heads of households. 3. Measure the role of spiritual growth in alleviating the social stresses associated with deprivation of inheritance for women heads of households, from their perspective. 4. Measure the role of spiritual growth in alleviating the economic stresses associated with deprivation of inheritance for women heads of households, from their perspective. 5. Measuring the role of spiritual growth in alleviating the psychological stress associated with being deprived of inheritance for women who are breadwinners, from their perspective. 6. Measuring the role of spiritual growth in alleviating the societal stress associated with being deprived of inheritance for women who are breadwinners, from their perspective. The study reached the following results: - The most common reasons for women who are breadwinners being deprived of their inheritance rights are adherence to customs and traditions more than religion, and delaying the division of the estate after the father's death. According to the study, the average level of spiritual growth in alleviating the social stress resulting from being deprived of their inheritance rights is high. Prayer, worship, and contemplation of the Holy Quran are spiritual factors that help women who are deprived of their inheritance feel comfortable and at peace, providing inspiration and strength to face pressure. Furthermore, the study found a high level of spiritual growth in alleviating the economic stress resulting from being deprived of their inheritance rights.