The Economic Review of Pesantren

Determinants of Successful Economic Independence in Pesantren

Muhammad Adamin, Achmad Firdaus, Zulkarnain Muhammad Ali — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study analyzes the factors that influence the economic independence of pesantren with a focus on the role of leaders, business units, and santri empowerment programs. Using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method, data were obtained from 104 respondents who are boarding school administrators. The findings show that pesantren leaders have a significant positive effect, which is reflected in involvement in ulama organizations and community participation. Business units, through the management of kopontren, as well as the empowerment of santri with the integration of entrepreneurship in the curriculum, also contribute to the success of economic independence. Recommendations for the development of pesantren economic independence include utilizing internal potential, developing an entrepreneurial spirit among santri, and utilizing alumni networks. Future research is recommended to expand the scope of respondents and consider additional variables for a more comprehensive analysis.This study analyzes the factors that influence the economic independence of pesantren with a focus on the role of leaders, business units, and santri empowerment programs. Using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method, data were obtained from 104 respondents who are boarding school administrators. The findings show that pesantren leaders have a significant positive effect, which is reflected in involvement in ulama organizations and community participation. Business units, through the management of kopontren, as well as the empowerment of santri with the integration of entrepreneurship in the curriculum, also contribute to the success of economic independence. Recommendations for the development of pesantren economic independence include utilizing internal potential, developing an entrepreneurial spirit among santri, and utilizing alumni networks. Future research is recommended to expand the scope of respondents and consider additional variables for a more comprehensive analysis.

Microfinance in Pesantren: A Note

Mohammad Mahbubi Ali, Solihah Sari Rahayu — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to see the development of research on the topic of "Microfinance and Pesantren" and research plans that can be carried out based on journals published on the theme. This research uses a qualitative method with a bibliometric analysis approach. The data used is secondary data with the theme "Microfinance and Pesantren" which comes from the Dimension database with a total of 30 journal articles. Then, the data is processed and analyzed using the VosViewer application with the aim of knowing the bibliometric map of research development "Microfinance and Pesantren" in the world. The results of the study found that there were 4 clusters with the most used words being pesantren, development, Islamic microfinance, community, Islamic boarding school, Islamic microfinance institution, and micro waqf bank. Then, the topics of research paths related to Microfinance and Pesantren are Pandemic and Micro Waqf Bank Sustainability in Pesantren, Islamic Microfinance as a Solution to Poverty, Independence of Pesantren and Pesantren Microfinance, and Implementation of Islamic Microfinance in Pesantren.

Book Review: Gontor's Waqf, Philosophy and Manifestation

Fathan Aulia Rahman — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The book Wakaf Gontor: Philosophy and Manifestation is a collective work by the team from the International Centre for Awqaf Studies (ICAST) of Universitas Darussalam Gontor, chaired by Syahruddin, M.Sc.Fin, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khoirul Umam, M.Ec. as the editor. This book comprehensively examines the role of waqf (Islamic endowment) in building and sustaining the educational system and self-sufficiency of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor. Through historical, philosophical, and managerial approaches, the book traces the development of Gontor's waqf from the pre-waqf era to its development in the modern era. This book is quite capable of clearly describing the philosophy and manifestation of Gontor's Waqf, covering its historical development, the values that drive it, its management and operational system, and the methods for ensuring its sustainability.