Exploring the Role of Shiite Jurisprudents in Strengthening National Production Resilience: A Historical–Analytical Study

Purpose: This study aims to elucidate the role of Shiite jurisprudents in strengthening the resilience of national production. Drawing on theoretical frameworks of economic resilience, economic nationalism, and the resistance economy paradigm, the research seeks to analyze the mechanisms through which Shiite jurisprudents have historically and socially contributed to sustaining and reinforcing national production. Accordingly, the study proposes a conceptual model of “Economic Resistance Jurisprudence,” illustrating how religious leadership and jurisprudential action can enhance the institutional, social, and economic capacities necessary for safeguarding and developing national production.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employs a qualitative methodology using a historical–analytical approach. Data were collected through the examination of historical documents, statements, and fatwas issued by prominent Shiite jurisprudents, relevant scholarly works, and historical sources. The data were then organized and systematized through qualitative content analysis and subsequently analyzed to derive meaningful insights. Ultimately, the findings were classified into two main dimensions: (1)the personal and social characteristics of the jurisprudents, and (2)the practical instruments through which they exert influence on economic affairs and national production.

Findings: The results indicate that Shiite jurisprudents have played a multidimensional role in strengthening the resilience of national production. In terms of soft attributes, individual and social qualities—such as innovation oriented thinking, social responsibility, comprehensive vision, jurisprudential precision, foresight, courage in taking positions, social influence, representational networks and communication, and people centeredness—have enabled impactful economic engagement. In terms of instrumental mechanisms, processes such as issuing fatwas and statements related to production resilience, initiating and guiding social movements, establishing economic institutions, system building, and promoting the discourse of the resistance economy have significantly supported domestic production and reinforced economic cohesion. Collectively, these mechanisms have enhanced social trust, increased public participation in the economy, and strengthened the resilience capacity of national production.

Originality/Value: The primary contribution of this research lies in linking the theoretical literature on economic resilience with the historical analysis of the role of Shiite jurisprudents in economic developments. By introducing the concept of “Economic Resistance Jurisprudence,” the study demonstrates that religious leadership and jurisprudential authority can function as important institutional and social capacities for enhancing national production resilience and supporting indigenous economic structures.