Pesantren SDGs: Leadership of Kiai at Salafiyah Al-Utsmani Islamic Boarding School, Bondowoso

Abstract

This article examines the role of kiai leadership in promoting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through pesantren-based social, economic, and educational initiatives. Using Salafiyah Al-Utsmani Islamic Boarding School in Bondowoso as a case study, this research highlights how traditional Islamic leadership generates multiplier effects that extend beyond religious education into community empowerment, poverty reduction, social cohesion, and sustainable development. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings demonstrate that the moral authority, cultural legitimacy, and social capital of the kiai function as key drivers in translating Islamic values into practical SDGs-oriented actions at the local level.