In family education, including cultivating education, the science of tengka has become a culture. Therefore, as a logical consequence, the science of tengka must always be treated and should not be abandoned. And, when the knowledge is removed, then for the local community, it is as if the world is doomed.
In practice, most tengka science that applies in society is to teach something considered good. However, theoretically, the scholars have not comprehensively explained the method in the turats book or explained it directly. Like, the procedure for putting a cup of coffee or tea to guests. It’s all ethical. How to adjust the position of the cup of coffee or tea is customarily correct; it must really be considered, including the ethics of sitting in front of the teacher.
Each region has a different tradition of interpreting an explanation regarding proper, ethical sitting in front of the teacher. Some understand that excellent and correct etiquette when sitting in front of a teacher or Kiai or caregiver is relatively silent. At the same time, the position of the feet is not a particular concern. For example, when attending a book recitation with the teacher, the santri participate solemnly, regardless of whether the santri’s feet are sometimes stretched out or sitting relaxed with their feet raised. All that many authors found in various regions. This is different from the tradition in the writer’s area, which in my opinion is quite strict, namely having to sit cross-legged. Sitting casually, let alone stretched out, is an unethical practice because it must be avoided.
From that explanation, the morals that the author understands are an excellent way that applies in society that must be followed
by the local community. Because, basically, the tradition is a follow-up development of morality itself. This author’s narrow understanding is the result of the interpretation, who has been directly involved in the practice of Tengka science which has been going on quite well in the author’s resident area. While the author himself does not understand much about the essence of morality itself because it has never been in contact with classical books generally studied in Islamic boarding schools. That’s why the author then felt the need to leave, move from his hometown to a place full of blessings like this pesantren.