Understanding Islamic Values in Meaning of Work for Millennial Generation

Abstract

The millennial generation is a generation that cannot be separated from technology in their lives. Almost all of his daily activities require digital assistance. This makes the millennial generation have a different view of life from previous generations, including a view on the meaning of work. Significance of this work is associated with the spirituality of Islamic work that existed at the millennial generation. The purpose of this research is to explore the meaning of work on the millennial generation based on an Islamic perspective. The research was conducted using qualitative methods and purposive sampling. The sample of this study comprised 20 students of the final semester at Islamic University in Semarang, Indonesia. The data were collected through observation, interviews also documentation, and using thematic analysis. The results indicated that the millennial work to fulfill the needs of life, worship, and self-actualization. The millennial described their job as bonding with the work institutions. They also work following Islamic principles and pursue the goal of the hereafter. In the long run, the millennial consider work should have a comfortable environment, ease them to perform worship and provide adequate facilities.