Journal
The Autocratic Leadership of Majelis Tarbiyah in Empowering Economic Development
KEPEMIMPINAN OTOKRATIS MAJELIS TARBIYAH DALAM MEMBERDAYAKAN PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI
International Journal of Nusantara Islam · Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026) · pp. 1241–1252
- ISSN
- 2355-651X, 2252-5904
- Published
- 2026-09-25
- Publisher
- UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
- Language
- eng
Abstract
English
This research discusses the success of the Islamic community in the Majelis Tarbiyah (MTb) in improving the economic welfare of the members. The focus of this research is on the impact of religion and autocratic leadership in intensifying economic activities and creating high discipline and piety. MTb is seen by the broader community as exclusive because it regards Muslims who have not taken the pledge to the Majelis as merely ‘nonprocedural’, not true, Muslims. It is not enough for a Muslim to perform prayers, zakat, fasting, and other Shari’a requirements; they are only a proper Muslim when they have implemented the Shari'a shahada, the consensus of the Islamic faith. The exclusivism of MTb is important to improving the financial security of its members but it also gives rise to mistrust and resentment within the broader Muslim community. The results of this study indicate that the MTb is more successful in its economy because it creates a system of the strict discipline of religious rules. Key elements of this are the pledge, strong leadership, religious commitment, concrete economic programs. The results also show that autocratic leadership contributes to improving the spiritual, psychological, and economic conditions of the MTb community. The motivation of the community to join the MTb community is due to economic advancement, even though they have to sacrifice individuals and social rights to carry out the established programs and adhere to the leader.
Indonesian
Penelitian ini membahas tentang keberhasilan umat Islam yang tergabung dalam Majelis Tarbiyah (MTb) dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan ekonomi anggotanya. Fokus penelitian ini adalah dampak kepemimpinan agama dan otokratis dalam menggiatkan kegiatan ekonomi dan menciptakan disiplin dan kesalehan yang tinggi. MTb dipandang oleh masyarakat luas sebagai sesuatu yang eksklusif karena menganggap umat Islam yang belum mengikrarkan ikrar kepada Majelis hanya sebagai umat Islam yang ‘non-prosedural’ dan tidak benar. Tidaklah cukup bagi seorang Muslim untuk menunaikan shalat, zakat, puasa, dan persyaratan syariah lainnya; mereka baru bisa menjadi muslim yang baik bila telah melaksanakan syariat syahadat, ikrar iman Islam. Eksklusivisme MTb penting untuk meningkatkan keamanan finansial para anggotanya namun juga menimbulkan ketidakpercayaan dan kebencian dalam komunitas Muslim yang lebih luas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa MTB lebih berhasil dalam perekonomiannya karena menciptakan sistem disiplin aturan agama yang ketat. Elemen kuncinya adalah janji, kepemimpinan yang kuat, komitmen keagamaan, dan program ekonomi yang konkrit. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan otokratis berperan dalam meningkatkan kondisi spiritual, psikologis, dan ekonomi masyarakat MTb. Motivasi masyarakat bergabung dalam komunitas MTb karena kemajuan ekonomi, meskipun harus mengorbankan hak-hak individu dan sosial untuk menjalankan program yang telah ditetapkan dan patuh pada pemimpin.
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- Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang
- Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN
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| Co-author | Organisation | Joint articles |
|---|---|---|
| Nur Hidayah | Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang | 1 |
| JM Muslimin | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Meriyati Meriyati | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| M. Mutawali | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Muhammad bin Said | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Euis Amalia | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Masruri Muchtar | Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN | 1 |
| Muhamad Nadratuzzaman Hosen | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Hafid Asy’ari | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
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