¹Nur Wakhidah, ²Safii Safii, ³Saemuri Adnan

¹Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

²Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

³Kementerian Agama Kota Palangka Raya, Indonesia

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i8n07

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ABSTRACT

Pesantren, as among the oldest Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, are frequently portrayed as conservative and resistant to modern change, a perception that underestimates their evolving socio-economic roles. Recent developments in pesantren-based Sharia cooperatives challenge this view by illustrating their ability to integrate digital innovation and adopt collaborative governance frameworks grounded in Islamic ethical principles. This study seeks to explore how digital transformation and intergenerational collaboration serve to counter negative stereotypes while reinforcing institutional legitimacy within pesantren-based economic systems. Using a qualitative socio-legal methodology, this research draws on 19 months of fieldwork conducted in Blora, Central Java, involving in-depth interviews with senior kyai, young cooperative managers, and community members, complemented by participant observations and document analysis. The findings indicate that senior religious leaders delegate operational responsibilities to technologically skilled youth while retaining theological guidance, resulting in a hybrid leadership structure that successfully merges tradition with innovation. The implementation of digital platforms has improved transparency, operational efficiency, and community outreach, allowing the cooperative to expand its services and enhance its socio-economic influence. Overall, the study highlights that pesantren are dynamic institutions capable of uniting technological capital with moral authority. It suggests that this model presents a scalable framework for sustainable Islamic socio-economic advancement, bridging the divide between religious values and contemporary governance practices.

KEYWORDS:

Pesantren-based Sharia cooperatives, Digital transformation in Islamic governance, Intergenerational leadhership and authority, Islamic socio-legal reform, Technological capital and moral economy

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