The Libyan Crisis and Ways to Address it According to the Methodology of Prophet Joseph (Peace Be Upon Him)

Abstract

The research aims to analyze the economic crisis management strategies during the era of Prophet Joseph (PBUH) and explore their applicability to the current Libyan economic crisis. By employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study investigates the nature of the agricultural crisis in ancient Egypt, which lasted fifteen years, and evaluates the contemporary economic challenges in Libya, characterized by macroeconomic instability and institutional weakness. The findings indicate that the crisis in Joseph’s era was resolved through a rigorous three-stage planning budget: the early warning and saving stage (the first seven years), the crisis confrontation stage (the second seven years), and the recovery stage. In contrast, the Libyan crisis is attributed to reliance on a single resource, political instability, and administrative corruption. The study recommends adopting the Quranic approach of strategic foresight, agricultural investment, and food security as a roadmap for Libya. This involves moving away from oil dependency, activating transparency, and implementing long-term storage and distribution systems. The research concludes that the Josephian model provides a timeless framework for sustainability and resilience that can guide Libyan policymakers toward economic stability.