Pemahaman Tawakal dalam Etos Kerja Pedagang Tradisional Muslim di Lingkungan XV Kelurahan Simpang Selayang Kecamatan Medan Tuntungan Kota Medan

Abstract

Trust in Allah (tawakal) is an Islamic principle that emphasizes the balance between making maximum effort and surrendering the final outcome to Allah. The understanding of tawakal is believed to influence the work ethic of Muslims in carrying out economic activities, particularly among traditional traders who face various challenges in their daily business activities. This study aims to analyze Muslim traditional traders' understanding of tawakal, describe their work ethic, and examine the relationship between the understanding of tawakal and the work ethic of Muslim traditional traders in Neighborhood XV, Simpang Selayang Village, Medan Tuntungan District, Medan City. This study employed a qualitative field research design with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that most traders understand tawakal as surrendering the results of their efforts to Allah after striving optimally. This understanding contributes to a positive work ethic characterized by discipline, responsibility, honesty, patience, and enthusiasm at work. The study highlights that tawakal plays an important role in shaping Muslim traders' attitudes and behaviors in conducting economic activities.