SAIFUDDIN ZUHRI'S DAKWAH LEADERSHIP VALUES (Historical Analysis)

Abstract

A leader is someone who can influence the thoughts, feelings and behavior of others, both individually and in groups with a view to achieving certain goals. The leader becomes a symbol of strength in achieving the goals of the community he leads. It is the leader who determines the direction of the life of the people he leads. The leadership crisis in Indonesia has become a phenomenal one. There is a side of people's life that contains problems and difficulties in fulfilling the needs of life. The problem of the crisis of trust in the leaders of the nation, the result of a mirror of behavior that is not commendable. In the midst of the struggles of modern society that dissolves with freedom and is free from religious control, the role of Islamic leadership and da'wah is increasingly needed and has a strategic position.
 This research is a literature research that uses a qualitative approach. The analysis used is historical analysis. In historical analysis, the data processing process is carried out in three stages, namely source collection (heuristics), source criticism and hysterography (historical writing). To strengthen the historical analysis, Paul Recaour's hermeneutic analysis model is also used. In historical analysis there are three things to consider, namely interpretation, explanation and exposition. All three were carried out together during the study. In carrying out this interpretation, Paul Recaur's hermeneutic analysis model is used which includes 3 things, namely exploring the meaning of the text contained in the expression or what is said, connecting the meaning of the text with reality; and connecting one text to another (intertextuality).
 From the results of the study it was found that Saifuddin Zuhri's leadership in da'wah was found in three aspects, namely leadership as a cleric and a fighter, as a politician and as a state official. As a scholar and fighter, he has consistency in the struggle for da'wah amar ma'ruf nahi munkar, is critical of the government and is passionate about upholding truth, honesty and justice. As a politician, he has the ability to compromise with groups with different political ideologies, be open, honest and use politics as a tool to fight for the aspirations of the people. As a state official, he makes his position a mandate and is played as a service to the state and nation.