
Varieties of Pesantren Businesses and Their Management
By Dr. Abdul Wadud Nafis, LC., MEI Abstract Pesantren, as traditional Islamic educational institutions, hold great potential in the development of the ummah’s economy. Amid global challenges and the need for community-based economic empowerment, pesantren are emerging not only as centers of education and Islamic preaching but also as engines of grassroots economic development. This article examines various types of economic enterprises developed within pesantren environments and their management models. Using a qualitative approach with literature review and case observation, the study finds that pesantren can manage various business units such as cooperatives, agriculture, livestock, retail, creative industries, and educational and digital services, all grounded in Islamic values-based management. The article recommends strengthening managerial capacity, strategic partnerships, and digital transformation to ensure the sustainability of pesantren businesses. Keywords: pesantren, ummah…









