As one of the oldest Islamic boarding schools in East Java, Pondok Pesantren Langitan in Tuban has produced countless scholars who have spread across Indonesia.…
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Kiai Nawawi Kafrawi: Writing History in Pegon
In Silo, Jember, East Java there stands an Islamic boarding school named Al-Hidayah Al-Imami Karangharjo. It was founded by a humble kiai, a man who…
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Mbah Uhith: A Jurist from Bantul
For people in Bantul—especially those around Wonokromo—KH Muhammad Abdul Muhith is hardly a stranger. Most simply knew him as Mbah Uhith, a name spoken with…
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Sheikh Musa, The Crossdressing Sufi
Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, often involves a journey towards the Creator. Sufis, or practitioners of Sufism, typically shun worldly matters to focus on their spiritual…
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Getting to Know Gabdulla Tukay: The Muslim Poet from Tatar
When we hear the names of Russian literary figures, we often think of renowned names like Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Maksim Gorky, and others. Similarly,…
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Mama Gentur, the Teacher of Scholars from Pasundan
Indonesia is known for having many charismatic religious leaders spread across various regions. Likewise, in the Pasundan region, specifically in Cianjur, there are many figures…
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Saridin, the Story of the Saint “Mbalelo” from Pati
As we wander through the northern coastal areas of Java Island, we encounter various unique cultures of the Northern Coast (Pantura), one of which happens…
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Contemporary Nusantara Exegete (2): Buya Hamka
Buya Hamka is one of the prominent figures in Nusantara. Through his dedication and contributions in the field of knowledge, the name Buya Hamka has…
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Gus Islah: The Challenger of Wahhabism from Madura
These days, hardly anyone is as audacious as Gus Islah in challenging the Wahhabism-Salafism movement or intolerance, extremism, radicalism, and terrorism in the name of…
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Husain, a Santri from Gasek, Wins International Debating Medal
The skills and mentality of santri cannot be underestimated. With each passing day, they continue to achieve various accomplishments. Their achievements are not only recognized…
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