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MODELS OF ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION: (TRANSACTIONAL OR TRANSFORMATIONAL)

M. Rosul Asmawi *

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ABSTRACT

Leadership is also a process of influence between a person and society, Islamic leadership has a positive effect on work engagement. The Islamic Leadership model was developed through the principles contained in the Qur'an. Islam does not view transactional leadership or leadership based on rewards and punishments as appropriate. In addition, Islam supports transformational leadership while placing more emphasis on achieving Al-Falah. This study is a “literature review”, which is research that reviews or critically reviews knowledge, ideas, or findings contained in academic-oriented literature, and formulates theoretical and methodological contributions for certain topics. This study develops an Islamic leadership framework based on a number of factors, including; 1) exemplary character, 2) cooperation, and 3) interaction with others, 4) basic skills, and 5) intelligence. In short, the meaning of Al-falah is good happiness, success or safety. In fact, it is not uncommon to be interpreted in the Qur'an as the meaning of victory. In tertiary institutions, Islamic leadership is leadership which in theory can be accounted for in the implementation of the tridharma of higher education. In practice, this Islamic leadership is carried out consistently, correctly and has benefits for the interests and happiness of the Ummah. Therefore this study is a model that is theoretically in line with the references of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Good leadership in an organization can improve the performance of its members. Therefore it must be with transformational leadership because the transformational approach encourages performance

Keywords: leadership, exemplary character, collaboration, interaction with others, basic competencies, intelligence