Implementation of Sharia Compliance in Islamic Boarding Schools as an Acceleration of Halal Ecosystem Development

Abstract

The role of pesantren is very strong in Muslim-majority societies such as Indonesia, and has a great opportunity to develop a halal ecosystem towards a global halal Indonesia. This article aims to examine the implementation of sharia compliance in pesantren in an effort to accelerate the formation of the halal ecosystem. The research methods used are participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis related to sharia compliance in pesantren. This study shows that sharia compliance in pesantren can accelerate the development of the halal ecosystem. The awareness to comply with pesantren laws is a contribution of pesantren in developing the halal ecosystem in all fields. The role of pesantren is very large in society, both through the fields of education, economy/finance, infrastructure and governance, this is in line with the development of the halal ecosystem. In addition, this article highlights the importance of collaboration between pesantren, halal industry, and government in creating an enabling environment for halal economic growth. As a research that focuses on Islamic boarding schools in a particular region, of course this research has limitations, because of differences in location, culture and social status of the community, each Islamic boarding school is different and can produce different conclusions. The practical implication of this research is the importance of supporting and encouraging the role of pesantren as educational institutions and developing a sustainable halal ecosystem.