Anies Expected to Advance Islamic Boarding School Education
JAKARTA | KBA – “78 years ago, the Jihad Resolution was proclaimed by Hadratus Syaikh KH Hasyim Asy’ari, a resolution that resulted in an extraordinarily significant wave of movement, a wave that became the strongest fortress in mobilizing all components to defend our independence,” Anies said in a video on his official Instagram account.
Anies mentioned that this wave included scholars, Islamic students (santri), and the common people, many of whom went to the battlefield to defend and fight for independence, even sacrificing their lives. “This wave brought about tremendous changes for our nation,” he stated.
During this HSN celebration, Anies expressed his appreciation for the role and contributions of santri, scholars, and kiai (Islamic leaders) in the progress of Indonesia’s education system within pesantren (Islamic boarding schools). He emphasized the importance of providing accessible education to the people.
Anies, the former Governor of DKI Jakarta, mentioned that the generation of KH Hasyim Asy’ari had dedicated everything they had to the nation and its independence. Now, it is the responsibility of the next generation to fulfill the promise of independence.
“The previous generation has given everything they had to dismantle colonialism. Now it’s our turn to fulfill the promise of independence and achieve prosperity, justice, and welfare for all the people of Indonesia,” he explained.
Anies believes that santri can play a significant role in fulfilling the promise of independence and providing solutions to the nation’s future challenges. He expressed confidence that santri would take on an even greater role, much like they did 78 years ago.
“God willing, santri will play an increasingly significant role in fulfilling this promise of independence and providing solutions to the nation’s future challenges, just as they did 78 years ago,” he said.
He concluded by extending his greetings to all santri, scholars, kiai, and the entire pesantren community across Indonesia.
Indonesia observes National Santri Day on October 22, 2023, as a moment of reflection on the progress of pesantren, the oldest educational institutions in the country.
Eva Munif, the founder of Ponpes Al Falah Ploso in Kediri, East Java, emphasized the importance of government policies regarding education, including pesantren, which greatly support the common people, as she has become Sumenep Deputy Regent.
“Pesantren in Indonesia come in various forms, from traditional pesantren, which the general public may be more familiar with, to more modern ones with formal schools, and even pesantren with classes that offer international education. The key is for the government to make policies that make education easily accessible to people from all walks of life,” she stated on The Spokesperson ID YouTube channel.
She added that Anies Baswedan is the right person to advance pesantren, citing his strong focus on education and his clear, easily understood vision for it.
In line with this, she believed that Anies Baswedan is a highly suitable candidate for advancing pesantren. She mentioned that, from their interactions, she found Anies to be someone who pays great attention to the world of education. His views are simple and easy for others to understand, especially when it comes to education.
“His views on everything are very simple, making us feel that what he envisions can be easily realized. When asked whom I would choose in the presidential election, it’s someone who understands the world of education, someone who pays great attention to the world of education,” she stated.
She hoped that with Anies as president, the development of the education sector, including pesantren, would accelerate. “I would choose him, someone who understands and pays great attention to the world of education, namely, Mr. Anies Baswedan.”
The Right Figure
Anies Baswedan and Gus Muhaimin Iskandar also attended the National Santri Day Parade “Jihad of Santri Realizing Justice and Prosperity” at Tegalrejo Field, Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday morning, October 22, 2023.
Islamic scholar and the leader of Pondok Pesantren Al-Tahfidzal Qur’an Narukan Rembang, Jawa Tengah, KH Nasirul Mahasin, stated that objectively, Anies is the ideal figure to bring about changes in pesantren across the nation.
“In my opinion, the most ideal figure to become the President of Indonesia is Mas Anies Rasyid Baswedan. Mas Anies is an Islamic figure, has a vision, and is trustworthy. He can continue the NU’s three pillars, namely ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood), ukhuwah watoniyah (national brotherhood), and ukhuwah basyariyah (human brotherhood). In my opinion, that person is Mas Anies Baswedan. Mas Anies is the nation’s best son who can uphold these three pillars of NU,” said Gus Mahasin, the younger brother of Gus Baha.
Gus Mahasin, who served as the Deputy Regent of Rembang from 2000 to 2005, emphasized the importance of character above all else. “I see him (Anies) as a person with good and polite character. Mr. Anies is ‘njawani’ (gentlemanly),” said Gus Mahasin, who is fondly called Gus Mahasin.
He firmly stated that Anies is the right figure to help improve the challenges faced by pesantren in Indonesia. “One of the figures I have longed for to develop pesantren in the future is Mas Anies. He has a vision, is born from educators, and I believe that Mas Anies is the right person to advance pesantren, to bring about change, to possess good character, to have exceptional Islamic knowledge, and to create the three brotherhoods. All of this can be found in Mas Anies,” he explained.
Gus Mahasin hopes that justice can be established in Indonesia through the AMIN pair. “Justice is what must be upheld. Justice and prosperity are essential words, in my opinion. Mas Anies can implement them to make Indonesia a developed, civilized, and respected country in the world. Mas Anies is the person who deserves to lead our republic,” he emphasized.
“Furthermore, Mas Anies is Aswaja (Ahlussunnah Wal Jama’ah). Mas Anies spent three years as a santri at Pondok Pesantren Pabelan Magelang, and his chain of knowledge goes through KH Hammam from Pabelan, connecting to KH Hasyim Asyari of Tebuireng, Jombang.”
“Mas Anies was accepted by the Nahdliyin community because of his religiosity. The support from kiai (Islamic leaders) and the Nahdliyin community became stronger after the well-known commander of the santri, Gus Muhaimin, and the National Awakening Party (PKB), which was born from NU (Nahdlatul Ulama), joined Mas Anies,” explained KH Nasirul Mahasin.
What is Gus Mahasin’s one-word message for Anies Baswedan? “Anies wins, Indonesia rejoices!” he concluded.
The Spirit of Jihad
Yahya Muhaimin emphasized that the commemoration of National Santri Day originates from the jihad resolution of the scholars long before independence.
“The jihad resolution marks the starting point, indicating that the long struggle must not be in vain, and our independence must be safeguarded and realized forever in our beloved country,” Muhaimin said, as reported by KBA News on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
He stated that this struggle was not an easy one. It was a selfless commitment, free from fear, worry, and self-interest.
Gus Imin, as he is affectionately called, stressed that no one should claim to be a santri if they are not individuals of strength, resilience, self-reliance, and readiness to become leaders at all levels of leadership.
During the event, the vice-presidential candidate of the Coalition for Change asked for the prayers of the santri for their joint path with Anies Baswedan, hoping that they would achieve victory and advance pesantren in Indonesia.
“In the future, when we lead, pray that I and Mr. Anies lead this nation. May pesantren receive their rights as inheritors of our beloved country,” he said.
According to Gus Imin, many pesantren still face difficulties. They have limited access to water and limited facilities, and everything is challenging. Therefore, the state must step in to address all the issues faced by santri.
“God willing, if Mr. Anies and I succeed, teachers (asatidz and asatidzah), Quran teachers, teachers of Islamic religious schools (madrasah diniyah), and all teachers who dedicate themselves to the advancement of human resources will have their well-being and prosperity prioritized,” he stated.
“There should be no teachers who are not well-off so that they can wholeheartedly educate their students,” he added.
It was announced that President of Indonesia’s fourth-generation, Gus Imin, led the National Santri Day Parade in 2023 at Tegalrejo Field, Magelang, Central Java.
Previously, Bambang Susanto, the Deputy Treasurer General of the Central Board of the National Awakening Party (PKB), stated that Gus Imin would serve as the Inspector of the Parade at the peak of the National Santri Day 2023 celebration. The location was Butuh Magelang Field. It was expected to be attended by 50,000 santri from API Tegalrejo and surrounding pesantren.
“Gus Imin will be the Inspector of the Parade at the peak of the 2023 National Santri Day celebration. It will take place at Butuh Magelang Field. InshaAllah, it will be attended by 50,000 santri from API Tegalrejo and its vicinity,” Bambang said on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Rasya Nada, a student at SMK Syubbanul Wathon Tegalrejo, was the Commander of the 2023 National Santri Day Parade.
Bambang added that during the parade, the Pancasila text and the santri oath would be recited, which would be delivered directly by Muhaimin.
According to Bambang, the santri oath contains the commitment and obligation of all Indonesian santri to remain faithful to their religion, nation, and state, and to strive for the Islamic principle of ahlussunaah waljamaah.
“This oath also contains the commitment of santri to join forces with the Commander of the Santri, Gus Imin, to realize a fair, prosperous, and just Indonesia,” Bambang concluded. (kba)
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