Local Economic Development Strategy through Mosque^s Islamic Leadership and Managerial Capacity
Sebayang, Asnita Frida- Hayati, Fitroh- Haryatiningsih Ria

Universitas Islam Bandung

Abstract

Local economic development always requires breakthroughs to create inclusive development by involving various institutions. One of the institutional involvements initiated in this study is the presence of mosque in solving economic problems at the local level. This study uses quantitative methods, namely Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Islamic leadership and managerial capacity influenced the local economic development. There was strong correlation among Islamic leadership, managerial capacity, and local economic indicators. Internalization process of Islamic Leadership based on the leadership characteristics exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad, namely- honesty, trustworthy, Islamic messengers, and smart (innovative) characteristics. This study found Islamic leadership has stronger contribution than managerial capacity to support local economic indicator. The transmission of the influence of managerial capacity to support the local economy is strongest from the management of the Mosque Entrepreneur (mosquepreneur) Program that produces local entrepreneurial power that supports regional development, especially in terms of poverty reduction. The main strategies chosen by mosque managers to support local economic development are- more concerned with partnerships than competition, upholding Islamic business ethics, and program innovation based on community needs.

Keywords: mosque- local economy- leadership- capacity- managerial

Topic: Economic Welfare in Terms of Islamic Perspective