Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies
Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026): April

Visionary Leadership Grounded in Islamic Values and Digital Innovation in Islamic Educational Institutions: Kepemimpinan Visioner Berbasis Nilai-nilai Islam dan Inovasi Digital di Lembaga Pendidikan Islam

Novy Real Vyanti Sjah (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Imelda Dian Rahmawati (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Sep 2026

Abstract

General Background: Rapid digital transformation requires visionary leadership in Islamic educational institutions that combines technological development with moral and spiritual values. Specific Background: Such leadership is expected to build strategic, adaptive, and ethical institutional directions based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. Knowledge Gap: Previous discussions of visionary leadership have not sufficiently integrated Islamic values with digital innovation in Islamic educational contexts. Aims: This study analyzes the characteristics, implementation, challenges, and role of visionary leadership grounded in Islamic values and digital innovation. Results: Using qualitative library research, the study identifies strategic vision, integrity, collaboration, data-based decision-making, digital competence, and continuous adaptation as key characteristics. Novelty: The study integrates tauhid, amanah, justice, and consultation with digital innovation within visionary educational leadership. Implications: Continuous training, ethical digital practices, collaborative communities, strategic partnerships, and data-based evaluation are needed to support sustainable institutional development. Key Findings Highlights Strategic direction requires integrity, collaboration, communication, and future-oriented thinking. Tauhid, amanah, justice, and consultation provide the moral foundation for institutional decisions. Resistance, limited technological competence, and financial constraints remain major implementation challenges. Keywords : Visionary Leadership, Islamic Education, Islamic Values, Digital Innovation, Educational Institutions

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Journal Info

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ijins

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies (IJINS) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global ...