I always love the sea. Love the distinctive aroma that is blown by the wind to the shore. Love the breadth, the inside of it, and the surrounding scenery. Likes were looking at the sails stuck on the boat’s shoulders. Love the caress of the wind. Likes to linger watching seagulls flying and chasing each other above it. In essence, everything related to the sea I like.
The sea has taught me a lot about everything. From the strong dipper, the firm anchor, the strong twilight, the forceful waves, the solid rock, the calm water, the cool wind, to the romantic seagull. In short, from the sea, I was gifted with the ability to spell God’s omnipotence.
The sea is called duniasantri. Yes, I called duniasantri the sea not without reason, like the sea that holds all kinds of objects, from boats, grass, fish, animals, garbage, to pearls. So, likewise, the duniasantri. He stood to accommodate the writings of the santri or pesantren alums to show the world that santri also have a world stage called the duniasantri.
This is where more than a thousand santri from all over Indonesia hone their writing talents. Write anything. Starting from Opinion, Poetry, Short Stories, Libraries, Humor, Stars to others. The Opinion to pour out hidden thoughts and ideas. The Poetry voices the heart about the inner atmosphere and its surroundings through the beauty of diction. The Short stories capture the moment of the story that contains nobility and explore the meaning of the law of causality.
While the library is to inform the public about a book’s content, advantages and disadvantages. The Humour to balance life, lighten the mood and laugh at yourself. The Star to inform the public regarding achievements and championships regarding santri to become a foothold in fastabiqul khairat. In addition, duniasantri has sections for Terrace, Figure, Pondok, Santri Way, and the English Section.
The Terrace Rubric is a report on the activities of santri or pesantren, which is presented in the latest and credible coverage reports. A figure is a review of the life journey of a cleric or religious figure who inspires to follow in his footsteps, jihad and role. The Pondok is a narrative of a boarding school’s history, practice, and advantages. Finally, The Santri Way is an expression of a nostalgic story full of wisdom to lead a more purposeful life. Meanwhile, the English Section is for santri writers who are talented in English literacy.
Like the sea that keeps pearls at its bottom, the duniasantri has spawned many ‘pearl’ writers. He does not write unless it carries a mission of benefit. Enlighten and maintain a great message. Each of his writings brings significant positive changes. If someone reads his writings, he gets closer to God. Writing is not just any writing. I thought it was a writing that was born in the hands of a pious writer, who wrote it after prostrating himself long and was in a state of ablution.
Like the sea polluted by garbage on its surface, the duniasantri has also been inhabited by “garbage” writers. The writer puts his thoughts in one article and then spreads them to several media. Scramble for luck as soon as he gets it, he explained. He lay one bait to many fishes. It turns out, fortunately, there is none. It is unfortunate to get. Then, with firm steps, the admin submerged it, so it no longer popped onto the surface. Firmness that deserves thumbs up. So, the sea is also free from the garbage.
Since June 2021, after the thesis trial, I may have been addicted to staying late while compiling the final project, like playing in the sea called this duniasantri. So I took a boat to the middle of the sea with the words of God “wa tawashaw bil haqqi wa tawashaw bis shabr” and the words of the Prophet “ballihu ‘anni walaw papa.” Hopefully, I’ll be grateful if I get His grace from that rafting.
The sea, duniasantri, is approaching its 3rd birthday, August 17th, 2022. So from here, at the end of the ribs tonight, I offer a bunch of prayers, may you live long, never subside, let alone dry up. Continue to flow with clearness, clarity and peace. Clear to the mind, clear to the heart, and peaceful to the inhabitants. And its enchanting beauty may always remain calm and make the sailors feel at home.
Note: translated by editor from https://www.duniasantri.co/laut-itu-bernama-dunia-santri/.