Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem 

Alam nashrah laka sadrak

Wa wa d'ana 'anka wizrak

Allazee anqada zahrak

Wa raf 'ana laka zikrak

Fa inna ma'al usri yusra

Inna ma'al 'usri yusra

Fa iza faragh ta fansab

Wa ilaa rabbika far ghab

In the Name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful 

Have We not expanded your breast,

And relieved you of your burden,

That had weighed so heavily on your back?

And have We not raised high your fame?

So surely, with every hardship comes relief.

Surely, with every hardship comes relief!

So when you are free, stand up [for prayer] ;

And to your Lord turn all your attention.

This surah was revealed in Makkah. It was revealed almost immediately after Surat Adh-Dhuhaa. Surat Ash-Shar [alternative name: SURAH AL-INSHIRAH (The Opening Up)] , like adh-Dhuhaa, is addressed in the first instance to the Prophet SAWW and, through him, to every true follower of the Qur'an.

The most fundamental principle of the Prophet's message is pure tawheed. It is a simple, clear and rational set of beliefs. In the present surah , Allah advises His Messenger SAWW to persevere and persist in his mission . He assures him that the future is for him and his followers:

"With every hardship comes relief; every hardship is followed by relief."

The Arabic term conveys an impression of brief hardship but plentiful of ease.

Islam is a religion of honesty, truth and justice. These qualities are most urgently needed in today's World. 

The lesson the surah conveys to the Prophet's followers is clear and poignant.

Reference: Islamic Studies book, Darrusalam Publications.