The Oasis Blueprint: Synergy of Eco-Sufism and Ibn Chabbat’s Traditional Water System in Addressing the MENA Water Crisis
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https://doi.org/10.71402/3bqdgf92Keywords:
Eco-sufism, Ibn Chabbat, Hima and Harim, Takhalli-Tahalli-Tajalli, MENA Water Crisis, The Oasis BlueprintAbstract
The extreme water crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region cannot be resolved solely through technocratic approaches that are anthropocentric and exploitative. This environmental crisis is fundamentally rooted in the spiritual crisis of modern humanity. This study aims to formulate a conceptual framework called “The Oasis Blueprint” as an inclusive solution for water governance. Using a qualitative method through library research, this paper synthesizes literature on Sufism and the history of traditional water systems in Tunisia. The findings indicate that the synergy between eco-sufism values, including the concepts of khalifah, zuhud, and ecological repentance (takhalli, tahalli, tajalli), and the just traditional water management system inherited from Ibnu Chabbat, along with the implementation of hima and harim zones, can establish strong ecological resilience. In conclusion, the integration of local wisdom and spirituality (Green Religion) offers water governance that is hydrologically efficient, socially just, and sustainable for the future of the MENA region.
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