Charismatic Leadership In Shaping The Character Of Santri In The Global Era At Pondok Pesantren An-Nuriyyah Malang

Abstract

The leadership of the kiai at Pondok Pesantren An-Nuriyyah Malang plays a central role in preserving pesantren culture and shaping the character of students amid the challenges of the digital era. This article explores the strategies employed by the kiai to uphold traditional values while wisely accommodating technological advancements. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study finds that the kiai implements strategies such as strengthening discipline, modeling exemplary behavior, and nurturing moral values through daily interaction and classical Islamic teaching. The use of technology, such as laptops, is strictly regulated and limited to formal learning purposes. The kiai also instills digital literacy values so that students are not only spiritually competent but also responsible in digital media use. Furthermore, the kiai actively fosters social awareness and environmental concern through collective activities, social service, and environmental care programs. The study concludes that the combination of charisma, moral authority, and adaptive leadership enables the kiai to create an educational environment that fosters a generation of students with strong character, religious, socially responsible, and spiritually grounded who are prepared to face modern challenges.