However, in the year 1917, KH Muhammad Kholil, alias Baing Sambong, passed away. Subsequently, the leadership of the Islamic boarding school was assumed by his son-in-law, KH Aa Fachrudin bin KH Zakaria, hailing from Songgom Village in the northern part of Warungkondang Subdistrict.
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During this period, the curriculum was expanded to encompass the study of classical texts, including grammar and rhetoric, Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic exegesis, Sufism, and more. In 1935, a study group, known as majlis taklim, was established as a platform for regular community-based religious education. This initiative provided a dedicated platform for religious education for the general public.
In 1965, KH Aa Fachrudin passed away, and the leadership of the pesantren was entrusted to his eldest son, known as KH Endang Muhyidin, affectionately called Aang Endang. During his tenure, the pesantren experienced significant growth. Drawing upon his own religious education experiences from Islamic boarding schools in Java and even during his pilgrimage to Mecca, Aang Endang expanded the scope of religious studies offered to the students.
Over time, the number of students continued to grow. To accommodate the increasing student body, three new dormitories were built, each named Pondok Pusaka, Pondok Sabar, and Pondok Kombinasi. In 1978, these dormitories were merged into a single building named ‘Daarul Falah’ dormitory.
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