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The Influence of the Headmaster’s Transformational Leadership on Teacher’s Commitment to the Instillation of al-Hikmah Values

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The Malaysian Islamic Youth Association (ABIM) seeks to embed the principles of al-Hikmah within Islamic primary schools, though the execution of this goal has yet to achieve outstanding results. This study analyzed and identified the impact of the headmaster’s transformational leadership, the commitment of teachers, and the practical application of al-Hikmah values. By surveying 234 randomly selected teachers out of 605 from ABIM, the study revealed that the headmaster’s leadership accounts for 42% of the teachers’ commitment. Meanwhile, teachers’ commitment, in turn, accounts for 41% of the success in instilling al-Hikmah values. The findings suggest that the implementation of al-Hikmah values is progressing effectively in ABIM schools. Nonetheless, additional factors affecting this practice warrant further investigation. To optimize the integration of al-Hikmah values, it is advisable for headmasters to fully embrace transformational leadership. Moreover, enhanced teacher commitment could further bolster the effectiveness of these values.
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