Revitalizing Islamic Leadership: Pillars of Social Stability and Global Religious Moderation

Abstract

Global challenges such as radicalism, interfaith tensions, and social inequality necessitate the emergence of a leadership model oriented towards harmony and justice. This article analyzes Islamic Servant Leadership as a strategic approach to building a stable and moderate global civilization. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, this study explores the impact of implementing Islamic leadership values—justice, empathy, and service—on enhancing social stability and promoting religious moderation. The study was conducted in Sidoarjo, a region with cultural and religious diversity that represents global challenges. The main findings show that Islamic Servant Leadership significantly contributes to fostering inclusive interfaith dialogue, reducing social tensions, and promoting religious moderation. For instance, the Islam-based Religious Education (PAI) program focusing on tolerance successfully encouraged the younger generation to understand the importance of moderate religious attitudes. However, the implementation of these values faces challenges, including cultural resistance and limited leadership training. This article offers novelty by integrating Islamic Servant Leadership in the context of global social stability through an empirical approach. The study emphasizes the importance of leadership training based on service to create inclusive, adaptive, and responsive leaders to the needs of society. The findings contribute both theoretically and practically, especially in designing public policies based on Islamic values. The implications of this research include the need for structural reforms in social and governmental organizations to ensure the sustainability of implementing Islamic Servant Leadership.