A Sufism-Based Management Model for Developing Student Entrepreneurship in Indonesian Pesantren: A Case Study of Salafiyah Abu Zairi Bondowoso

Authors

  • Muhammad Imron Rosidi Universitas At-Taqwa Bondowoso
  • Wafi Ali Hajjaj Universitas At-Taqwa Bondowoso
  • Akhmadi Universitas At-Taqwa Bondowoso

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59240/kjsk.v6i3.1297

Keywords:

Manajemen Pesantren, Entrepreneur Santri, Santripreneurship, Sociopreneurship, Sufisme

Abstract

This study examines santri entrepreneurship management at Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah Abu Zairi Bondowoso through a Sufism-based management perspective, analyzing planning, implementation, and evaluation within the pesantren education system. A qualitative descriptive-analytical approach was employed, using interviews, observations, and documentation involving leaders, administrators, educators, santri, alumni, and stakeholders. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, with validity strengthened through source and technique triangulation. Findings show entrepreneurial development is managed through integrated strategic planning, curriculum development, practical entrepreneurship, mentoring, digital marketing, partnerships, and continuous evaluation. The vision of "Pesantren Entrepreneur Berbasis Sufisme" integrates entrepreneurial competencies with religious and ethical values. Entrepreneurship is implemented through practical learning, production, marketing, and business activities, while nonformal education emphasizes independence, discipline, responsibility, and work ethic, creating synergy between entrepreneurship, santripreneurship, and sociopreneurship. Evaluation is holistic through monitoring, periodic meetings, and muhasabah, emphasizing economic performance alongside character, honesty, amanah, intention, and social responsibility. The study concludes that Sufism-based pesantren management can integrate entrepreneurial development with spiritual formation and economic independence without abandoning pesantren identity

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2026-08-30

How to Cite

Muhammad Imron Rosidi, Wafi Ali Hajjaj, & Akhmadi. (2026). A Sufism-Based Management Model for Developing Student Entrepreneurship in Indonesian Pesantren: A Case Study of Salafiyah Abu Zairi Bondowoso. Kartika: Jurnal Studi Keislaman, 6(3), 5964–5981. https://doi.org/10.59240/kjsk.v6i3.1297