Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman
Vol. 37 No. 2 (2026): Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman

Sufism-Based Entrepreneurship as a Model for Strengthening the Economic Independence of Pesantren Students

M. Anis Bachtiar (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Rozaqul Arif (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Muhammad Haidarsyah Kasyfillah (Yogyakarta State University)
Hizhwah Aqidatul Izzah (RSUD Dungus Madiun)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explain the relationship between Islamic asceticism, the internalization of spiritual values, psychological motivation, and the entrepreneurial behavior of students at Roudhotul Muttaqin Islamic Boarding School, Mojokerto. A qualitative case study approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussions (FGDs) involving eight informants. The findings reveal that the practice of Islamic asceticism through dhikr, wirid, voluntary prayers, and the internalization of values such as sincerity (ikhlas), patience (sabr), trust in God (tawakkul), steadfastness (istiqamah), asceticism (zuhud), and gratitude (shukr) fosters a spiritually grounded work ethic among students engaged in aquaculture activities. Entrepreneurial activities are understood not merely as economic endeavors but also as a form of da'wah bil hal (preaching through action) and tazkiyat al-nafs (spiritual purification), cultivating discipline, mental resilience, honesty, and social responsibility. Business setbacks are interpreted as opportunities for muhasabah (self-reflection) and spiritual learning, strengthening the character of resilient entrepreneurs. This study proposes a Sufism-based entrepreneurship model grounded in the psychology of da'wah, linking Islamic asceticism, spiritual motivation, and entrepreneurial behavior while reinforcing the paradigm of transformative da'wah through productive spirituality.

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tribakti

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman aims to promote scientific publication on Islam and Muslim culture in its broadest sense covering textual, historical and empirical aspects, both classical/medieval, modern and contemporary periods in the Islamic World and beyond. Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran ...