Profetika: Jurnal Studi Islam
Vol. 26 No. 03 (2025): Profetika Jurnal Studi Islam 2025

Pesantren Enterprises: How Religious Institutions Drive Business Ecosystem Growth and Contribute to SDGs




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Publish Date
16 Jun 2026

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to analyze the economic transformation of Islamic boarding schools through case studies of Sidogiri Islamic Boarding School and Idrisiyyah Islamic Boarding School, as well as identify the success factors of integrating religious values and modern business management. Theoretical framework: This research uses the concepts of Islamic economics, community empowerment, and social entrepreneurship that emphasize the integration of spiritual values with professional business management. Literature review:  The literature shows that pesantren not only function as religious educational institutions, but also develop into centers for community-based economic empowerment and social entrepreneurship. Method: The study used an instrumental comparative case study approach by comparing the economic transformation of the Sidogiri Islamic Boarding School and the Idrisiyyah Islamic Boarding School. Results: The results of the study show that the two Islamic boarding schools have succeeded in developing various community-based business units. This success is supported by the kyai-santri relationship, the concept of solemnity, spiritual values, and community loyalty. Implications: Pesantren have great potential as agents of economic empowerment and sustainable development that support the achievement of the SDGs, especially poverty alleviation and inclusive economic growth. Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in the analysis of the integration of religious traditions and modern business management in the economic development of pesantren and its contribution to the SDGs in Indonesia.

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profetika

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Profetika: Jurnal Studi Islam is a scientific journal published by the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. It aims to serve as an academic platform for publishing original and innovative research findings in the field of Islamic Studies. The primary focus of this journal is ...