The Meeting Point Of The Entrepreneurial Spirit With Multicultural Values As A Strength In Developing Islamic Education

This research aims to further explore the intersections of the virtues of shiddiq, amanah, tabligh, and fathonah as the essence of entrepreneurial spirit in the development of multicultural Islamic education.This study adopts a qualitative approach with an ethnographic case study method. The research question revolves around the convergence points between entrepreneurial spirit and multicultural values in developing multicultural Islamic education at Pondok Pesantren Bahrul Maghfiroh Malang. Data and information sources were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis.The study reveals that cultivating the virtues of shiddiq (Truthfulness), amanah (Trustworthiness), tabligh (Conveying the message (missionary) and fathonah (ntelligence or comprehension) is essential to shape a multicultural mindset as a crucial force in addressing contemporary challenges. These virtues serve as the primary and crucial assets for both the institution and personnel, driving entrepreneurial spirit in the development of multicultural Islamic education at the pesantren. This entrepreneurial spirit is considered a foundational asset in fostering a multicultural attitude among students and establishing a multicultural Islamic educational institution. Importantly, this asset is not always synonymous with tangible resources such as money and gold.