Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol 15 No 02 (2026): Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam

ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP, WORK CULTURE, AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN ENHANCING THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION OF ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION

Sudirman Sudirman (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Sutiah Sutiah (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Sarkowi Sarkowi (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Yuanda Kusuma (UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Heida Ifkari Safitri (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Ida Fitri Anggarini (IAI Al Qolam Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Islamic leadership and work culture on the international reputation of Islamic higher education institutions, with employee engagement as a mediating variable. Using a descriptive quantitative design and PLS-SEM analysis of 555 respondents from five Indonesian state Islamic universities, findings reveal that leadership and work culture indirectly affect international reputation through employee engagement. These results highlight the strategic importance of fostering ethical leadership, a supportive work culture, and engaged employees to strengthen institutional capacity and global recognition. The findings reveal that although Islamic Leadership and Islamic Work Culture do not exert a direct effect on international reputation status, both variables significantly influence it indirectly through Employee Engagement as a mediator. These results contribute to strengthening employee engagement as a strategic component in enhancing organizational capacity within Islamic educational institutions. The strategies derived from this study underscore the importance of leadership roles, Islamic work culture, and employee engagement in improving and sustaining the global reputation of these institutions.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

ei

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam focuses on publishing articles that contain ideas, research results, and literature studies in the field of Islamic Education. Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Scope are: Al Quran and Hadith-based Islamic Education, Media and Learning Resources in ...