<![CDATA[This study examines the role of religious leaders in the public policy process at the village level from a siyasah dusturiyah perspective. As the government unit closest to the community, villages have a strong socio-religious character, so that religious leaders often act as informal actors who influence the formulation and implementation of public policy. This study aims to analyze the forms of involvement of religious leaders and assess their compatibility with the principles of siyasah dusturiyah, such as deliberation (syura), justice ('adl), trustworthiness, and benefit (maslahah). The research method used is qualitative with a normative-empirical approach. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation in Payaman Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency. The results of the study show that religious leaders play an active role as providers of moral legitimacy, social mediators, and community opinion leaders in the village public policy process. This involvement tends to strengthen community acceptance of policies and maintain social stability. However, the dominance of religious leaders also has the potential to cause participation inequality if it is not balanced with the principles of inclusiveness and accountability. Normatively, the role of religious leaders in Payaman Village is considered to be in line with the values of siyasah dusturiyah as long as it is oriented towards the common good and does not negate the principles of village democracy.]]>
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