The role of Islamic boarding schools in student empowerment: Study of Anak Jalanan At-Tamur Islamic boarding school in Bandung Regency

Abstract

Islamic boarding schools are educational and missionary institutions and a place for developing Islamic economics. However, not all Islamic boarding school institutions in Indonesia or the Islamic world have moved towards developing the Islamic economy. In fact, Islam succeeded because of its strong economic foundation. This article discusses the role of the Anak Jalanan At-Tamur Islamic Boarding School in empowering students economically. The method used in this research is qualitative-descriptive. The primary data in this study were the results of observations and interviews. Data analysis techniques are condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The study results show that the Anak Jalanan At-Tamur Islamic Boarding School’s role in economically empowering students is through Martabak and Roti Bakar (toast) Santri. Positive results in terms of skills and finances were felt by those selling Martabak and Roti Bakar Santri, who incidentally were Islamic boarding school students and college student at the Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University of Bandung. Positive results were also felt by the Anak Jalanan At-Tamur Islamic Boarding School itself, namely, with the proceeds from the sale of Martabak and Roti Bakar Santri, the needs of the Islamic boarding school and funding for routine activities and other religious events were met. So, every Islamic educational institution or Islamic boarding school must have its business platform in order to empower independent human resources and for the advancement of Islamic education and da’wah.