Social-Economic Empowerment through Integration of Social Finance and Business of Pesantren In East Java

Abstract

The large number of Pesantren and the influence of their alumni indicate that there is enormous potential for Pesantren in participating in social change and as agents of economic empowerment for communities in the surrounding area. In East Java, the development of the Pesantren business has begun to become a special focus with the existence of the Pesantren business holding (HEBITREN), One Pesantren One Product (OPOP), and Pesantren Sarekat Business Cooperative (KSBP) as part of the Pesantren independence development program. In addition, Pesantren also manage Islamic social finance such as Amil ZIS Institution (LAZIS) and Micro Waqf Banks (BWM) that can empower the economy of the surrounding community. The approach of this research used qualitative study of the library by using scientific research of both articles, journals, as well as related agency data. This study aims to provide a synthesis of attempts to develop an alternative model of community economic empowerment through the integration of social finance and business run by Pesantren in East Java, with the goal of maximizing the independence and quality of Pesantren education, which contributes to the ummah's and nation's economic independence.