Pesantren and Creative Economic Development (Learn from The Education of Shariah Economy in Pesantren)

(Learn from The Education of Shariah Economy in Pesantren)

Abstract

This article aims to reveal the role of the Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Pekalongan City in the development of creative economy through sharia economic education carried out in pesantren. This research uses a qualitative approach. Based on the purposive sampling technique, six selected Islamic boarding schools represent as the main source of primary data. In-depth-interview as the prominent method in gaining data is reinforced by the observation method. To get the validity of data, internal and external validity are performed. The former is taken through four stages, namely triangulation, emic process, member checking and prolonged time; and the latter through transferability. Methods of data analysis use descriptive-verification which is preceded by taxonomy-analysis techniques. The research discovers that there are two categories of sharia economic education in pesantren to develop creative economy. The first category is a theoretical approach by delving various fiqh books, especially with regard to fiqh muamalah. The second category is a practical approach (experience), which is realized by running a business or economic venture, both as a medium of economic education for Islamic boarding students (santri) and as a source of income for the pesantren. Theoretically, this research strengthens the theory stating that pesantren still occupies an undeniable role in the education sector, including in the shariah economy. At the same time, it also amplifies that pesantren has an adequate adjustment to the unended dynamic of human civilization.