The term literacy generally refers to the skills of reading and writing. Essentially, a literate person is someone who has mastery in both reading and…
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Buya Syafii Maarif and the Friendly Face of Islam
The notion of a ‘friendly face’ in Islam—this is how Buya Syafii describes it in one of his works titled ‘Islam, Humanity, and the Indonesian…
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The Importance of Learning Astronomy in Pesantrens
One of the branches of knowledge that remains unfamiliar to many Indonesians is astronomy. Not just the general public, even students in Islamic boarding schools…
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Fauzan: An Old Pesantren That Nurtured Many Scholars
The Fauzan Pesantren stands as one of the largest Islamic educational institutions in the Garut Regency, West Java. Situated within the Fauzan Village Complex in…
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Addressing Competency Gaps in Pesantren Education
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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