The Contextual Contribution of Islamic Boarding Schools to the Advancement of Sharia Economic Law in Indonesia

This article seeks to elucidate the resilience of Islamic boarding schools in advancing Sharia economic law. The research employs a descriptive case study methodology utilizing field data and adopts a juridical-empirical approach. Data collection is conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis encompasses data condensation, presentation, and conclusion. Findings indicate that the resilience of Islamic boarding schools in developing Sharia economic law can be attributed to recognizing and fostering the autonomy of their institutional identity. This includes acknowledging the roles of religious leaders, students, and the broader community in contributing to the Islamic boarding school-based Sharia economy. As centers of Sharia economic study and business practice, Islamic boarding schools are poised to serve as pivotal models in translating Sharia economic theory into practice. To enhance their role in this domain, several alternative solutions are proposed: firstly, the formulation of supplementary regulations emphasizing the study of economic law; secondly, the promotion of Islamic boarding schools as exemplars in fostering a Sharia economy within society; thirdly, the integration of Sharia economic law theory into the curriculum to optimize human resource development; and fourthly, the establishment of Islamic boarding schools as Sharia business laboratories capable of engaging in collaborative ventures.