Pesantren play a pivotal role in shaping the character and competencies of the young Muslim generation in Indonesia. These institutions not only impart religious knowledge…
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Pesantren and the Ecological Jihad of Santri
Before delving further into ecology, I’d like to recount the heroic action of five young men who named themselves the Pandawara Group. ‘Panda,’ meaning five…
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Understanding the Phenomenon of Radical Groups Post-Reform
Following the Reform movement in 1998, as the floodgates of democracy were opened wide, various new variants of groups emerged that were absent during the…
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Rarely Recorded Female Heroes in History
Humans are social beings who rely on one another in their lives. With diversity such as gender, race, ethnicity, and customs, people gather into communities,…
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The Role of Kiai Pondok in Upholding Independence
The 10th of November holds a pivotal place in Indonesia’s history, marking the monumental struggle between the Indonesian people and colonial forces on November 10,…
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Enriching Vocabulary through the Study of Classical Texts
In the world of Pesantren, the term ‘kitab kuning’ is a familiar and integral element of daily life. Among the students, it holds a special…
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Promoting Gus Dur’s Ideas Together with the Gusdurian Initiative Class
I use the term ‘promoting’ in the title above not without reason. From my observation, many Indonesian thinkers have, for a long time, only stopped…
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Non-Muslim Students Visit Aksara Pinggir
The weekly study session of Kitab Tahliyah wa Targhib, guided by Dr. KH Heryono Tardjono, proceeded as usual on the evening of Wednesday, November 25th.…
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Contemporary Intellectual Jihad of Modern Santri
The designation of October 22nd as National Santri Day by President Joko Widodo through Presidential Decree (Keppres) RI Number 22 of 2015 brought a breath…
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Hari Santri: A Crucial Moment in Fostering Inclusivity and Tolerance
Hari Santri represents a pivotal occasion for acknowledging the role and contributions of santri in shaping an inclusive society. As the foundation of Islamic education,…
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