“"There are Salafi Islamic boarding schools, wearing koko shirts and white peci caps. Don't underestimate them. Perhaps they are the ones who pray devoutly! There are Qur'an memorization boarding schools. Don't underestimate them, they constantly read the Qur'an. They don't play with their phones or watch TV. But perhaps it is their words and remembrance that will save Indonesia!"’_Dr. KH. Then Zulkifli Muhadli, BA.SH.MM
Thanksgiving Advice for the End of the Beginning of the Year Exams
The start of 2025 at the Al-Ikhlas Taliwang Islamic Boarding School has begun. This was marked by a thanksgiving ceremony marking the end of the year's final exams.
The Head of the Al-Ikhlas Taliwang Islamic Boarding School, Dr. KH. Lalu. Zulkifli Muhadli, BA. SH. MM, or commonly known as Buya Zul, at the Thanksgiving event for the beginning of the year exams expressed his gratitude to all the exam committee, teachers, and the final 6th grade students of KMI who were directly involved in making the Islamic Boarding School's agenda a success.
Also present at this event were the Head of Pondok Buya Amir Ma'ruf Husein, S.Pd.I.MM. Under the care of KMI Ust. Jajang Haris Andi, SE.M.Pd. Director of KMI Dr. Ust. Muhammad Mufti Imam Suyanto, S.PdI.MP. Deputy Director of KMI Ust. Ari Ashari, M.Pd. Chairman of the KMI Teachers Council Ust. Iwan Harwansyah, B.PSc.M.Si. Deputy Chairman Ust. Muhammad Nasrullah, SE. Sy.
The event proceeded solemnly, with teachers and students immersed in a roar of gratitude. The event took place in the Al-Hambra building of the Al-Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School in Taliwang.
There are 3 (three) ways for people to be grateful, according to Buya Zul's message: First Thank God for completing the exam and being able to answer the questions. Second There are those who are grateful that the exam is over, but for them the exam was just ordinary.
Third There are those who are grateful to God and realize that they must prepare themselves every day to study, even when it's not exam time. This is the characteristic of a santri (Islamic boarding school student) who will be successful in life.
This third type of student is one who is truly determined to continue learning at all times. He always tries, intending to learn every day. He even prepares himself to study when he returns from vacation to the Islamic boarding school.
This third category of students understands the importance of studying and seeking knowledge. They don't wait until exam time comes to study. They realize they must prepare for exams now. They remain determined to study diligently, studying to seek knowledge. consentâ Allah SWT.
Pre-Vacation Messages and Advice
During a pre-holiday advice session for Buaya students, Zul touched on several issues widely discussed on social media, including national television coverage of the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School in Kediri, East Java.
Buya Zul alluded to media journalists who cover news and the activities of students at Islamic boarding schools. However, what they broadcast is strangely at odds with the activities of students at Islamic boarding schools in general.
“"Why is the negative being portrayed? Yet, there are many positive activities carried out by students at Islamic boarding schools. Indeed, there are still those who seem to want to marginalize Islamic boarding schools, and there are still people who appear to be anti-Islamic boarding schools!" Buya Zul expressed.
“"There are 42,000 Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Indonesia. Their existence has been recognized through Law No. 18 of 2019 concerning Islamic Boarding Schools. Our Islamic boarding school is one of them. The existence of Islamic boarding schools is intended to... lî IQâmiddîn, lî i'lâkalamâtillâh and want to achieve consentâ Allah SWT.
“"It's impossible to standardize every Islamic boarding school. It's influenced by location, culture, and other factors. Islamic boarding schools each have their own characteristics and uniqueness. There are Islamic boarding schools... the Salaf, which usually studies the yellow book. There is a Modern Cottage with Islamic religious education-nya and curriculum to integrate general science and religious science.
“"There is a traditional Islamic boarding schoolîWell, koko shirts, white peci, don't underestimate them. Maybe they are the ones who pray devoutly! There is a tahf Islamic boarding schoolîZul Qur'an’ân, do not underestimate those, who constantly read the Koran. They don't play on their cellphones, they don't watch TV. However, perhaps it was their words and recitations that saved Indonesia!"”
After touching on the issue of Islamic Boarding Schools, Buya Zul then continued with an explanation. adâb, ethics, morals, etiquette, when students will be on holiday at home and interacting with the community. Etiquette for visiting, knocking on the homeowner's door, greetings, and where guests should sit.
The etiquette of walking with parents is that you should not stand in front of them, walk beside them, and should not be too far behind them. manners eating, not allowed to take food that is far from where he sits. “"If there are anchovies in front of your plate, that's your fortune. Don't step over them, or stand up to get the roast chicken at the end of the table. The anchovies you're eating in front of you are your fortune, perhaps your destiny. Greeted by laughter from the teachers and students.
“"The way to maintain the good name of the Islamic Boarding School is, we show morals "Good, we have scientific insight, there is no need to show off," said Buya Zul firmly.
KMI Director, Ust. Dr. Muhammad Mufti Imam Suyanto, S.PdI. MP, also delivered a message and advice ahead of the departure. He offered advice regarding student interactions through social media.
“"Surely all these students have Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and so on. Don't post anything inappropriate for others to see. Especially not posting videos of yourself dancing, like those content creators who want to be famous!" KMI Recruitment Message
The Chairman of the KMI Teachers Council, Ust. Iwan Harwansyah, B.PSc.M.Si also touched on the meaning of holidays for students as proof of discipline, morals and manners. “The holiday period is a time for students to practice manners, morals and the manners and discipline of the students. Don't bother your parents.
“"On your foreheads is written the name of the Al-Ikhlas Taliwang Islamic Boarding School," said Ustaz Iwan Harwansyah, an undergraduate alumnus of the International Islamic University (IIUM) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The KMI Student Care Unit also offered advice regarding the students' vacation. He highlighted their religious practices during the break. "Students must not forget to perform congregational prayers. They must also study the Quran at home, and refrain from using their phones, watching YouTube, and other activities.
“"Students must adhere firmly to worship, sharia and adâb in the midst of society. Don't embarrass your alma mater!" Explained Ust. Jajang Haris Andi, SE M.Pd, as KMI Caretaker.
The thanksgiving and advice ceremony concluded with a prayer. For your information, the students of the Al-Ikhlas Taliwang Islamic Boarding School will be on vacation from October 18-26, 2025.
And God knows bestâm bish shawa Ab
