Interweaving Javanese Cultural Wisdom and Islamic Leadership Ethics: An Analysis of Arjuna in Arjunawiwaha

This study highlights the significant impact of character education in the Islamic context on political leadership development. This study bases its analysis on literature studies carried out in an integrative and comprehensive manner by examining and combining various relevant literature sources. The results show that character education in Islam is based on strong moral and ethical principles, including honesty, integrity, justice, and social responsibility. Political leadership in Islam puts forward the principles of justice, accountability, and concern for the general welfare. Character education is crucial in forming leaders with high morality and ethics. In addition, the influence of character education on political leadership is critical in shaping responsible, just, inclusive, and moral leaders who tend to lead sustainable leadership, maintain peace, and promote justice. In this regard, the influence of character education on political leadership in Islam is critical to creating leaders who can maintain peace, resolve conflicts, and participate in moral international diplomacy. Character education also makes leaders who can communicate honestly, maintain morality and ethics, and lead with integrity.

In relation to current issues facing global civilisations, there is a crucial need to highlight the Islamic paradigm in dealing with such challenges. This study explores the necessity of encouraging Islamic dialogue to promote stronger connections and involvement with worldwide cultures. This research explores how ethical leadership in Islamic thinking might help create a more inclusive, compassionate, and morally grounded global society. This study examines the fundamental principles of ethical leadership in Islam by combining classical Islamic sources, modern scholarship, and real-world case studies. The text explores the various aspects of ethical leadership, including qualities like integrity, justice, compassion, and accountability, as taught in Islamic principles and demonstrated by individuals in history. It also examines how these principles might be used to tackle current concerns that global civilisations are dealing with, such as governance, social justice, environmental protection, and interfaith cooperation. This research uses an interdisciplinary approach combining theology, philosophy, and social sciences to enhance Islamic discourse and make it relevant to many cultural and ideological perspectives. It stresses the significance of adapting Islamic ideas to modern contexts while maintaining their ethical core and universal nature. It promotes communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding among civilisations, recognising the richness and diversity of human experiences and viewpoints. This research suggests that incorporating ethical leadership into Islamic teachings has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the shared goals of world civilisations. A collaborative effort is needed from researchers, leaders, and communities to participate in a transformational discussion that goes beyond limits, encourages empathy, and supports the common good. This will help advance the collective goal of creating a fair, peaceful, and prosperous world.

The phenomenon of ethical leadership in Islam has become increasingly crucial amid contemporary social dynamics. This study aims to analyze the principles of ethical leadership from the perspective of the Qur'an and their application in the case of Gus Miftah. A descriptive qualitative approach based on library research was employed. Primary sources include the Qur'an, Tafsir al-Azhar by Hamka, and Al-Ahkam As-Sultaniyyah. The data were analyzed using content analysis through a deductive approach—deriving general principles from primary texts to examine contemporary leadership phenomena. The findings reveal that ethical leadership in Islam is grounded in the values of trustworthiness (amanah), justice, consultation (shura), and etiquette in speech. In the case of Gus Miftah, a discrepancy is found between the ideal Qur'anic leadership principles and the public communication practices exhibited, particularly concerning respect for individual dignity. Theoretically, this study contributes to the development of Qur'anic-based ethical leadership frameworks within contemporary exegesis. Practically, it offers insights for religious figures and public leaders to enhance ethical sensitivity and communication standards in social and religious spheres.

One of the Javanese’s highest cultures is the creation of cultural wisdom that conveys the concept of fairness as expressed in propositions as well as cultural expressions. This research aims to revive the memories of Javanese cultural wisdom especially those related to fairness. Based on the propositions, the objective of this research is to identify the concept of fairness behavior in Javanese culture. This research is qualitative. The data were collected from text books and literary texts validated by in-depth interviews as well as forum group discussions. The data corpuses were analyzed by using componential and taxonomic analysis. Through semantic and pragmatic analysis, the fairness concept in Javanese culture can be identified. Bisa ngrumangsani is the main principle of fairness in Javanese propositions and covers two sub-ordinates propositions, i.e. self-restraint and appreciation for others. Each of these two sub-ordinate propositions covers four sub-ordinate propositions referring to action, character, desire, and competence. All of these propositions are sustained by the other proposition creating a whole concept of fairness. The results of this research are expected to serve as groundwork on how the education of national character building relating to fairness behavior can be realized. Keywords: cultural wisdom, fairness, propositions, qualitative, taxonomic

The performance of employees in a company is a parameter of success in realizing the vision and mission to achieve the goals of a company. Poor employee performance stems from a lack of implementation of work ethics and leadership. For a Muslim, work ethics and Islamic leadership are matters relating to the actions, attitudes, and attributes that a person performs and considers work as worship for Allah SWT and it is based on the Al-Quran and Hadith to get grace and a better quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the application of Islamic work ethics and Islamic leadership on the performance of employees at the Bandung Islamic University Foundation. The research method used in this study is a survey method with a quantitative approach. The data source used in this study is primary data. The sampling technique in this study is non-probability sampling with a convenience sampling technique. The results of this study state that the Application of Islamic Work Ethics and Islamic Leadership influences Employee Performance.

The performance of employees in a company is a parameter of success in realizing the vision and mission to achieve the goals of a company. Poor employee performance stems from a lack of implementation of work ethics and leadership. For a Muslim, work ethics and Islamic leadership are matters relating to the actions, attitudes, and attributes that a person performs and considers work as worship for Allah SWT and it is based on the Al-Quran and Hadith to get grace and a better quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the application of Islamic work ethics and Islamic leadership on the performance of employees at the Bandung Islamic University Foundation. The research method used in this study is a survey method with a quantitative approach. The data source used in this study is primary data. The sampling technique in this study is non-probability sampling with a convenience sampling technique. The results of this study state that the Application of Islamic Work Ethics and Islamic Leadership influences Employee Performance.

Purpose– The paper provides some fundamental observations on leadership from an Islamic perspective and the Islamic revealed knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to measure the association between Islamic leadership and the most common western forms of leadership namely; transactional, transformational, authentic, and ethical leadership styles as well as its relationship on leader’s effectiveness and organizational innovation.Design/methodology/approach– An empirical investigation was conducted using portrait value questionnaire recommended by Schwartz (1994b), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) followed by structural equation modelling (SEM).Findings– The results indicated that Islamic leadership is positively and significantly associated with perception of leader effectiveness and innovation outcomes. In addition the findings revealed that Islamic leadership is positively correlated with transformational, ethical, and authentic leadership as well and not with the transactional leadership style.Practical implications– Among the practical implications of this research is that while a large body of leadership research has adopted a variation of leadership theories, our results suggest that we should seize to pay attention to the influential Islamic leadership.Originality/value– The originality of this paper is that it extends scholarly understanding on Islamic perspectives of management which is a relatively new and growing area of interest for academics and practitioners, in terms of both theory and practice.

This study aims to confirm the effect of Islamic work ethics and Islamic leadership on organizational commitment and performance of cleaning staff in Makassar City, which is predominantly Muslim, using 274 employees as a sample. The results of the WarpPLS 7.0 analysis provide evidence that Islamic work ethics is partially proven to increase organizational commitment, but Islamic leadership cannot have a significant effect on organizational commitment. Islamic work ethics and Islamic leadership make a real contribution to improving performance. The role of organizational commitment as an intervening variable is proven not to be a strong mediation in explaining the effect of Islamic work ethics and Islamic leadership on the performance of cleaning staff in Makassar City

We conduct an emic replication study of managerial and leadership effectiveness in UAE, thereby addressing the paucity in extant literature of indigenous management research in non‐Western countries. Second, we compare our findings from the UAE study with those from a similar study previously conducted by author 3 in Egypt, to reveal that there are considerable similarities in the perceived effectiveness and ineffectiveness of managerial behavior across these two countries, but also considerable differences. Finally and most importantly, we examine the findings from the two studies through the combined conceptual lenses of Islamic Work Ethics (IWE) and Islamic Leadership (IL). We find that more than half of positive and negative Behavioral Statements emerging from these studies are grounded in the principles of IWE and IL, implying that these principles exercise significant influence on followers’ Implicit Leadership Theories, and consequently their perceptions of managerial and leader behaviors. Theoretical and managerial implications are also offered.

This work discusses good Communication Ethics and the meaning of embedding a description of Communication Ethics in employees, which relates to ethical (moral) norms. Communication Ethics which plays a very important role is useful for a leader because it can be a means of monitoring behavior or behavior in everyday life. Communication is inseparable from the leadership carried out by a leader in an agency or institution. In addition to communication, a leader who is Muslim should be an example for employees. Discourses about leadership and boss problems are something that never stops talking from time to time. None other than the past, the present and the future, many of the above have been reviewed and analyzed from various points of view. Everything is related from where one views and discusses the problem of an object. The object of this study is the ethics of communication and Islamic leadership at the Rotte Factory production house in Pekanbaru. The purpose of this study aims to determine the effect of communication ethics and Islamic leadership on the performance of Rotte Factory employees. This type of research uses quantitative where previously a field survey was carried out with a total of 170 employees as a population and according to Sugiono, a minimum sample of 30 people was determined. Questionnaire distribution uses network technology with the Googleform platform, and data processing uses PLS SEM which is made easy using Microsoft Excel. The results of the research are testing the hypothesis that there can be described that communication ethics on employee performance shows the number -.0.381 with a tolerance of 0.05 so that the effect simultaneously has no effect. However, it produces a negative effect between communication ethics on employee performance where the tolerance number is still below 0.05 with an acquisition of 0.020 which means it has no significant effect. Meanwhile, leadership style affects employee performance with an assumption of 0.517, there is a tendency to increase leadership style so that employee performance can have a direct impact. The number 0.002 can be interpreted that the influence arising from the leadership style on employee performance is positive and significant.

Blended learning enhances managerial competence through a holistic Islamic leadership perspective. The study aims to explore Islamic leadership in blended learning to improve managerial competence and ethical job performance. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze the implementation of blended learning in PKA training at BPSDMD NTB. Data collection includes interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore the integration of Islamic leadership principles and their impact on managerial competence. The study found that effective blended learning requires strong participant engagement, reliable technology, interactive facilitation, and flexible scheduling. Key challenges include limited interaction, infrastructure issues, and time management, all affecting the success of managerial training at BPSDMD NTB. This study contributes to the academic discourse by bridging the gap between Islamic leadership and modern educational strategies, offering a model that can be adapted to various public sector training programs. This study concludes that integrating Islamic leadership into blended learning effectively enhances managerial competence, promotes ethical leadership, and supports inclusive, interactive training for public administrators in the digital era.

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between transformational leadership and follower Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) within law enforcement agencies, particularly focusing on the Royal Malaysia Police. Using a quantitative approach, transformational leadership traits were assessed based on leader perceptions. The modified Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) 5x Short was utilized to measure four dimensions of transformational leadership: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration. Additionally, a modified OCB scale evaluated the relationship between these leadership traits and followers' organizational citizenship behaviors, specifically Altruism, Sportsmanship, and Courtesy. In alignment with Islamic leadership principles, transformational leadership is seen as a trust (amanah) that encourages moral excellence (ihsan) and mutual cooperation (ta'awun) within the organizational framework. The literature review examined both contemporary leadership theories and Islamic ethical perspectives, highlighting the intrinsic connection between ethical leadership and voluntary positive behavior. The findings suggest that transformational leadership positively influences follower OCB. The study provides valuable insights into how leadership that embodies both transformational and Islamic ethical principles can significantly shape follower behaviors in a law enforcement context. Future research is encouraged to deepen this integration to enhance organizational integrity and performance.

The rapid development of globalization and information can be easily seen and read, especially through online media. Because of that, likes or dislikes, people should adapt with the development of globalization. One of the ways that can be done is by introducing and instilling the values of national cultural wisdom. The values of (local) cultural wisdom are found in folklore, fairy tales, and children’s songs. Children’s song is a kind of folk song, which can usually be done while playing. Folk songs are one of the genres or forms of folklore consisting of words and songs. In children’s songs there are utile utul dulce elements that contain entertainment and benefits in the form of moral education and characters. In addition, children’s songs also contain Javanese cultural values that should be introduced to younger generation. Therefore, based on the phenomenon that occurs, through literature studies, in this paper we discuss the problems that overshadow the cultural values contained in children’s songs due to the development of the globalization of the world. We also discussed how to address the challenges that exist so that it can be an opportunity for the continuation of children’s songs. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to find out the problems of the contents and meaning of Dolanan songs in relation to this era of globalization and efforts to overcome these problems. Through the lyrics of children’s songs titled Nora Gampang, Lintang Sumebar, Enthik, Sinten Nunggang Sepur, Sluku-Sluku Bathok, Padhang Rembulane, and Aja Ngewak-Ewake, the values of Javanese culture in the form of character education were revealed so that those values indirectly strengthen global challenges.

Leadership is a central aspect of managing society and organizations. In the context of Islam, leadership encompasses not only administrative responsibilities but also encompasses moral and spiritual values derived from the Qur'an. This study aims to examine the ethics of leadership from an Islamic perspective, emphasizing the ideal characteristics of a leader as outlined in the teachings of the Qur'an. This study employs a qualitative method with a literature-based approach, in which various Islamic texts and primary sources are analyzed in depth. The results of the study show that Islamic leadership emphasizes values ​​such as trustworthiness, fairness, honesty, deliberation, and responsibility. An ideal leader in Islam is not only oriented toward achieving organizational goals but also has a commitment to social justice and the welfare of the people. The implications of this study suggest that applying the principles of Islamic leadership ethics can provide a crucial foundation for creating governance with integrity and justice in various areas of life.

Empirical research on how Islam influences leaders' behaviours and business practices is not easily available. The separation of church and state has never been an Islamic precept; therefore, this paper investigates how Islamic religion affects ethical leadership amongst Kuwait's private sector leaders. Using a constructionist approach within which 40 leaders from Kuwaiti private sector organisations were interviewed, in the banking, investment, real estate and services sectors. The study provides important insights into the concepts related to good and ethical leadership in a non-Western environment and enriches our knowledge in this sector of the management field.