From Ritual Worship to Ecological Leadership: Constructing Environmentally Responsive Educational Leaders through the Practice of Ramadan Fasting
Keywords:
Ecological leadership, Green Ramadan, transformational leadership, mosqueAbstract
This study is motivated by the Ramadan paradox: the practice of self-restraint is often accompanied by increased waste and excessive consumption. Previous studies on Green Ramadan have primarily focused on technical aspects of waste management and individual behaviour but have not yet addressed educational leadership. The study aims to explore how the process of constructing environmentally responsive educational leaders is shaped through Ramadan practices at the Jami’ Al Baitul Amien Mosque Foundation in Jember. This is a qualitative case study employing a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and analysed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. Key findings reveal three forms of ecological leadership: spiritual exemplarity, participatory leadership, and educational innovation—reinforced by collective memory, ecological pressures, and structural support. Recommendations include developing leadership theories grounded in local wisdom, conducting longitudinal ethnographic research, and implementing an “Eco-Friendly Mosque” policy by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh paradoks Ramadhan: ibadah pengendalian diri justru sering diiringi peningkatan limbah dan konsumsi berlebih. Studi terdahulu tentang Green Ramadan lebih banyak menyoroti aspek teknis pengelolaan sampah dan perilaku individual, namun belum menyentuh ranah kepemimpinan pendidikan. Penelitian bertujuan menjawab bagaimana proses konstruksi pemimpin pendidikan yang responsif lingkungan terbentuk melalui praktik Ramadhan di Yayasan Masjid Jami' Al Baitul Amien Jember. Jenis penelitian studi kasus kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif-analitis. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model interaktif Miles, Huberman, dan Saldaña. Temuan penting menunjukkan tiga bentuk kepemimpinan ekologis: keteladanan spiritual, kepemimpinan partisipatif, dan inovasi edukatif—yang diperkuat memoria kolektif, tekanan ekologis, dan dukungan struktural. Rekomendasi mencakup pengembangan teori kepemimpinan berbasis kearifan lokal, penelitian etnografi longitudinal, dan kebijakan "Masjid Ramah Lingkungan" oleh Kementerian Agama.
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