Economic Management in the Framework of Resistive Economy Relying on the Prophetic Biography (Sireh) of Prophet Joseph (PBUH) from the Perspective of Sunni and Shi’ite Commentators

Abstract

One of the important strategies for human societies dealing with social-economic crises is “resistive economy” which has been discussed from different perspectives. Some theoretical foundations in this method of economic management has been eloquently depicted in the Noble Qur’an, especially in Surah Yusuf. Using descriptive method and with reference to Sunni and Shi’ite exegeses on the relative verses in Surah Yusuf and other chapters in the Quran, the present study aims to analyze the management strategy of Prophet Joseph (PBUH) in this regard. The objective of this study is to present a role model for management based on the divine commands in order to achieve an economy with characteristics that can be called “resistive economy”. The results of this research showed that resistive economy in Islam relies on the absolute sovereignty of God as well as people’s cooperation. Solving economic crises requires meritocracy in order to rigorously choose righteous individuals based on accurate planning, saving, and appropriate allocation of resources. Therefore, the well-chosen individuals can manage the government and community and execute resistive economy relying on justice, impartiality, sincere cooperation, and with special attention to public assets and Beyt ol-Mal. Received: 27/2/2018 | Accepted: 20/9/2018

Keywords

• resistive economy
• the noble qur’an
• prophet joseph (pbuh)
• surah yusuf
• sunni and shi’ite exegeses