TRACING THE LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER OF SYEIKH TAHIR JALALUDDIN AS A LEADER: AN ANALYSIS

Abstract

The personality of morality and the height of knowledge are the main indicators for a leader. Leaders who do not have these qualities will certainly not be able to govern an organization well and excellently. The strengths and weaknesses of leadership in an organization lie on the shoulders of a leader. The leadership and integrity of a leader should be used as a guide to the present preacher to preserve the success of the dakwah. Hence, this study was conducted to look at the background of Syeikh Tahir Jalaluddin as a scholar with leadership qualities and character as a leader. In addition, the study also looked at the areas that he had mastered as well as the writing works, he had produced. This study uses the method of document analysis by referring to scientific articles as well as books written by scholars about him. The results of this study found that Syeikh Tahir Jalaluddin is a scholar who has a high level of knowledge especially in the field of religion, m the embrace of courage and perseverance, be assertive and straightforward, be ready to be reprimanded and dissuaded by others as well as the influence of his friends and students. By possessing such qualities, he is certainly a great fit to be a role model and follow in his leadership landscape and character. Therefore, leaders now need to have strong leadership qualities before being appointed as a leader so that their appointment as a leader will not be disputed.