STRATEGI REKRUTMEN DAN PEMBINAAN KADER ULAMA MUI PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA

Abstrak

Strategi rekrutmen dan pembinaan kader ulama menjadi aspek krusial dalam mengukuhkan peran
Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) di Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk
mengeksplorasi dan menganalisis strategi yang efektif dalam merekrut dan membina kader ulama,
dengan fokus pada konteks provinsi tersebut. Metode penelitian ini mencakup wawancara
mendalam dengan tokoh-tokoh MUI, ulama, dan pihak terkait, serta analisis dokumen terkait
rekrutmen dan pembinaan kader ulama.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi rekrutmen
yang sukses melibatkan pendekatan holistik yang mempertimbangkan kriteria keilmuan, karakter,
dan komitmen sosial. Dalam konteks pembinaan, ditemukan bahwa pendekatan berkelanjutan
melalui pelatihan, pendidikan, dan dukungan sosial memiliki dampak positif terhadap
perkembangan kader ulama. Selain itu, kolaborasi antara MUI, lembaga pendidikan agama, dan
pemerintah daerah juga memainkan peran penting dalam menopang strategi ini.Penelitian ini
memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman lebih lanjut tentang dinamika rekrutmen dan pembinaan
kader ulama di Provinsi Sumatera Utara, dengan harapan dapat menjadi dasar bagi pengembangan
kebijakan yang lebih efektif dalam memperkuat peran ulama dalam masyarakat dan menjaga
keberlanjutan keilmuan Islam.

The recruitment and development strategy for ulama cadres is a crucial aspect in strengthening the
role of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in North Sumatra Province. This research aims to
explore and analyze effective strategies in recruiting and developing ulama cadres, with a focus on
the provincial context. This research method includes in-depth interviews with MUI figures, ulama
and related parties, as well as analysis of documents related to the recruitment and development of
ulama cadres. The research results show that a successful recruitment strategy involves a holistic
approach that considers scientific criteria, character and social commitment. In the context of
coaching, it was found that a sustainable approach through training, education and social support
had a positive impact on the development of ulama cadres. Apart from that, collaboration between
MUI, religious education institutions, and local governments also plays an important role in
supporting this strategy. This research contributes to further understanding of the dynamics of
recruitment and development of ulama cadres in North Sumatra Province, with the hope that it can
become the basis for development policies that are more effective in strengthening the role of
ulama in society and maintaining the continuity of Islamic knowledge.