Abstract: This study is aimed to analyze and show the influence of the leadership perception and Islamic work ethics toward the employee commitment in organization and employee performance The samples of this study are 93 employees of PT. Telkom Indonesia Tbk and PT. PLN (Persero) Indonesia, who have joined ESQ training and management qalbu. The data are collected through open and close questionnaires.The results of quantitative test show that (1) Islamic leadership has positive and significant effect toward employee commitment in the organization; (2) Islamic leadership has positive and significant effect toward Islamic work ethics; (3) Islamic leadership has positive and significant effect toward employee performance; (4) Islamic work ethics has positive and significant effect toward employee commitment in organization; (5) Islamic work ethics has positive and significant effect toward employee performance; and (6) Employee commitment in organization has positive and significant effect toward employee performance. The functions of human as Khalifatu’llah fil ardhy and Abdullah stated in Koran Surah Al Baqarah (2): 30 and Surah Al Dzariyat (51): 56 have been well and appropriately implemented by the managers and employees.

Keywords: Islamic Leadership, Islamic work ethic, Employee commitment, employee performance, State owned enterprises