Islamic Education Leadership and Character Building: Exploring the Role of Charisma in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Management
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study explores the operationalisation of charismatic leadership in Islamic educational institutions, focusing on MI Nurul Amal Cikawung, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research investigates how charismatic leadership, characterised by transformative communication, moral integrity, and interpersonal cohesion, contributes to madrasah governance, character education, and the integration of Islamic values with modern management. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and document analyses involving the principal, teachers, and staff. The findings revealed that charismatic leadership functions as a strategic force that enhances institutional coherence, staff discipline, and pedagogical innovation. The principal's application of Islamic ethics, inclusive decision-making, and vision-driven leadership catalysed a positive organizational climate and improved collaboration among teachers. Furthermore, charisma facilitates character formation among students by embedding moral exemplarity and mentoring into everyday practice. The study concludes that charismatic leadership, when aligned with institutional values and implemented through structured mechanisms, can serve as a sustainable model for educational transformation in faith-based settings. These findings have practical implications for leadership development programs that integrate spiritual values with managerial competencies to support the holistic advancement of Islamic education in Indonesia
Article Details
The Authors submitting a manuscript do so on the understanding that if accepted for publication, copyright of the article shall be assigned to International Journal of Nusantara Islam, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University.
The copyright encompasses exclusive rights to reproduce and disseminate articles in all forms and media, including reprints, photographs, microfilm, and similar reproductions, as well as translations. Some or all of the contents of this journal can be stored in databases and transmitted in any form and media without the need for written permission from the International Journal of Nusantara Islam, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University.
The Editors and the Advisory International Editorial Board make every effort to ensure that no wrong or misleading data, opinions or statements be published in the journal. In any way, the contents of the articles and advertisements published in the International Journal of Nusantara Islam (IJNI) are sole and exclusive responsibility of their respective authors and advertisers.
References
Abbas, A., Marhamah, M., & Rifa’i, A. (2021). The Building of Character Nation Based on Islamic Religion Education in School. Journal of Social Science, 2(2), 107–116. https://doi.org/10.46799/jsss.v2i2.106
Ala’i, T. (2019). The Improvement of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Achievement Through Principal’s Transformational Leadership. https://doi.org/10.2991/icei-19.2019.56
Amin, M., Ritonga, M., & Nasrul, W. (2021). Islamic Education: As a Character Building Effort. Al-Misbah (Jurnal Islamic Studies), 9(1), 44–54. https://doi.org/10.26555/al-misbah.v9i1.2225
Anwar, S., & Rosyad, R. (2021). Pemikiran dan Aplikasi Teologi Lingkungan di Pesantren Cicalengka Kabupaten Bandung. Jurnal Iman Dan Spiritualitas, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.15575/jis.v1i2.11793
Ayub, N. S. b., Hamzah, M. I., & Razak, K. A. (2020). The Practice of Ta’dib Leadership Among Islamic Education Teachers. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v10-i3/7352
Badrun, B. (2024). Enhancing Islamic Education: The Role of Madrasah-Based Management in Islamic Boarding Schools. Al-Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v16i2.5153
Basri, H., Manshur, U., Baharun, H., Zaini, A. W., & Suhermanto, S. (2024). Exploring Charismatic Leadership and Personality Competence: Keys to Fostering Teacher Motivation. Bidayatuna Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Mandrasah Ibtidaiyah, 7(2), 109–120. https://doi.org/10.54471/bidayatuna.v7i2.2983
Chen, D., Lai, B.-Y., & Chen, C.-P. (2022). Stimulating the Influence of Teaching Effectiveness and Students’ Learning Motivation by Using the Hierarchical Linear Model. Sustainability, 14(15), 9191. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159191
Dian, D., Hidayatulloh, R., Riyanti, T., & Aripin, J. (2024). The Role of Kiai Leadership in Developing Students’ Character at Islamic Boarding School. Al-Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan, 16(1), 234–246. https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v16i1.4378
Eftenaru, C. L. (2022). Studying Leadership: An Eclectic Approach to Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis. Qualitative Research Journal, 23(2), 204–217. https://doi.org/10.1108/qrj-08-2022-0119
Faizin, R. N., Rofiq, A., Wafa, A., & Salsabila, R. N. (2024). Improving Madrasah Quality Through Leadership and Capacity Building. Tarbawi Jurnal Keilmuan Manajemen Pendidikan, 10(01), 113–134. https://doi.org/10.32678/tarbawi.v10i01.9896
Hamami, T., & Nuryana, Z. (2022). A Holistic–integrative Approach of the Muhammadiyah Education System in Indonesia. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 78(4). https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v78i4.7607
Hasanah, R., & Kosim, M. (2021). Analisis Gaya Kepemimpinan Kharismatik Dalam Memelihara Nilai-Nilai Tradisi Kepesantrenan Tradisional Di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda Kamundung Sampang. Re-Jiem (Research Journal of Islamic Education Management), 4(1), 72–85. https://doi.org/10.19105/re-jiem.v4i1.4820
Herman, H., Kurniawan, A., & Hasnadi, H. (2022). The Revitalization of the Madrasah Principal Leadership in Improving the Quality of Education. Al-Tanzim Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 6(4), 1021–1034. https://doi.org/10.33650/al-tanzim.v6i4.3583
Ifendi, M. (2020). Pesantren dan Kepemimpinan Kiai: Studi Kasus di Pondok Pesantren Mambaus Sholihin Gresik (1980-2020). Mudir : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.55352/mudir.v2i2.99
Karimi, H., & Khawaja, S. (2023). A Systematic Review of Methodological Approaches in Educational Leadership Research From 2016 to 2019. Creative Education, 14(09), 1847–1862. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2023.149118
Kasmawati, K. (2023). Transformation of Islamic Education: Fostering Exemplary Character Through Integrated Curriculum in Islamic Elementary Schools. JLMP-Edu, 1(2), 33–40. https://doi.org/10.51454/jlmpedu.v1i2.427
Mariam, S., Shunhaji, A., & Susanto, S. (2023). Kepembentukan Karakter Disiplin Anak Usia Dini Melalui Kegiatan Tahfizh Al-Qur’an Di Tk Islam Al Jihad Ciputat Tangerang Selatan. Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia, 4(8), 889–906. https://doi.org/10.59141/japendi.v4i8.2173
Mesiono, M., Azmi, F., Putra, M. I., Rafiqah, S. R., & Faisal, F. (2022). The Preparation of Strategic Plans for Elementary School Students of Islamic Educational Institutions. Jurnal Basicedu, 6(6), 9555–9564. https://doi.org/10.31004/basicedu.v6i6.4092
Muali, C., Ridwan, R., Huda, H., & Akbar, A. R. (2022). Improving Teacher Work Discipline in Madrasah Through Charismatic Leadership. Al-Tanzim Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 6(1), 281–294. https://doi.org/10.33650/al-tanzim.v6i1.3302
Muali, C., Rofiki, M., Baharun, H., Zamroni, Z., & Sholeh, L. (2021). The Role of Sufistic-Based Kiai Leadership in Developing the Character of Santri in the Pesantren. Al-Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan, 13(3), 1705–1714. https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v13i3.1012
Mualifah, L., Warisno, A., Ansori, A., & Andari, A. A. (2023). Review of Islamic Education Management Research in Schools. Scaffolding Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Dan Multikulturalisme, 4(3), 593–604. https://doi.org/10.37680/scaffolding.v4i3.1992
Noer, M. U. (2023). The Principal Leadership in Indonesian Islamic School: The Strategy in Shaping the Academic Professionalism. Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies, 3(6), 1186–1194. https://doi.org/10.59188/eduvest.v3i6.851
Pratama, R., Alamsyah, M., & Noer, S. (2022). Analisis Kebutuhan Guru Terhadap Pengembangan Modul Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Peserta Didik. Edubiologia Biological Science and Education Journal, 2(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.30998/edubiologia.v2i1.9769
Rivas, P. (2024). Development of Innovative Learning Model in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education Study Program. Elnty, 2(2), 33–38. https://doi.org/10.55210/elementary.v2i2.440
Rohmah, N., Sauri, S., & Sukandar, A. (2023). Pembinaan Akhlaq Mulia Melalui Baca Tulis Al-Qur’an Untuk Mewujudkan Siswa yang Berkarakter di SMP Islam Terpadu Al-Madinah Tahun Pelajaran 2020-2021. An-Nida: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 11(2), 55–77.
Sami, A., Solomon, V., & Younas, F. (2023). Predicting Self-Determinism: Role of Charismatic Leadership and Mentoring Effectiveness Among Physical Education Teachers of Higher Education Institutes. Journal of Independent Studies and Research Management Social Science and Economics, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2022.20.2.10
Saputra, I. H., Ermayani, T., & Masykuri, E. S. (2020). Model of School Management Based on Islamic Education. Scripta English Department Journal, 7(2), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.37729/scripta.v7i2.830
Schein, E. H. (2004). Organizational Culture and Leadership. Jossey-Bass: A Wiley Imprint.
Sukarman, S., Syukur, F., & Raharjo, R. (2021). The Analysis of the Kiai’s Charismatic Leadership and the Excellent Program in Marketing of Private Madrasah Aliyah in Jepara. https://doi.org/10.4108/eai.14-10-2020.2303826
Susantika, I., & Umam, H. (2023). Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Pembentukan Karakter Jujur Siswa di Mts Darul Hikmah Bojongsoang. ULUL ALBAB: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam, 1(1), 15–34. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30999/ulul%20albab.v1i1.2794
Syafi’i, A., Saied, M., & Hakim, A. R. (2023). Efektivitas Manajemen Pendidikan Dalam Membentuk Karakter Diri. Journal of Economics and Business Ubs, 12(3), 1905–1912. https://doi.org/10.52644/joeb.v12i3.237
Wang, Y. (2024). Charismatic Leadership: How Good Bosses Build Positive Employee Relationships Through Non-Power Factors. Hc, 1(9). https://doi.org/10.61173/tvxywe49