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The Santri Ideal

A word Santri is derived from the Arabic language "Santaro" meaning people who study Islam, or somebody who worships in earnest, or a godly man. Indeed, all of us who study the Islamic religion and always keep Allah's commandments can also be called as santri. Yet, the real santri is a Muslim who is in their daily behavior will frequently strives to be a representation or embodies the ideal of Islamic teachings. As written in the Al-Quran, وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَشْرِي نَفْسَهُ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ رَءُوفٌ بِالْعِبَادِ (“And Among men is he who sells himself to seek the pleasure of Allah; and Allah is affectionate to the Servants.”)

So, what is the Islamic ideal? There are five basic elements of behavior that must be undertaken by santri. Those are personal level, the leadership attitude, science or knowledge, tolerance, and high etical standard.

Ladies and gentlemen. First concerning about  personal level, It is maintaining yourself to always comply the islamic orders and prohibitions. The Islamnic Scientist said "Man arafa nafsahu fa qad 'arafa Rabbahu," which means, "Who knows himself, he will know his God." Knowing ourselves is very exalted. Why.....? This is due to the fact that those who understand himself will know the pros and cons. They are also able to dispose their potential for success in the world life and in the next live. Then, let’s continue grasping ourselves to recognize the advantages and shortcomings by always drawing closer to Allah.

Secondly, the leadership attitude. It means to position ourselves as a leader and pioneer goodness by caring each other. In Islam a good leader is that who has at least four characteristics, namely:

(1) Siddiq means honest.

(2) Tabligh is delivered.

(3) Amanah is responsible.

(4) fathanah is intelegence.

Through these four qualities,  santri will gain the character of great leadership.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, The third basic element of santri’s behavior is science or knowledge. Santri should be expert knowledge and gradually own a great curiosity towards science. Messenger of Allah said: tholabul ‘ilmi..... "Seeking knowledge is compulsory for every male and female Muslim". In this case, Allah will bestow on virtue and glory to person who possess knowledge and will be eased his way into heaven and continually prayed by the angels. Through knowledge, we can comprehend the true and essential meaning of life.

The fourth element is tolerance. We should respect and tolerate other faiths while they don’t bother us. Moreover, we should protect their rights as being demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad to non-Muslim in Medina. The consequences of mutual tolerance will rise the spirit of religious piety. Concerning to tolerence, the hadith of the Prophet stated, (cherish the person who is in the earth, so they who is in the heaven would be a pity to you). Tolerance is not only requires a willingness to accept differences, but also need sacrifice such as materially and spiritually, physically and mentally.

Well, we are going to decipher The last element of Islamic ideal, it is to put on high ethical standards. A person who positioned himself as good santri should apply high ethical standards, both Islam and social ethics. In the Islam, high ethical standards are called as iffah which is characterized by a strong will to avoid the worst behavior and unfavorable attitudes based on Islam and social ethics. It can also mean always try to maintain the dignity, honor, and self-esteem by always being consistent between words and actions; discipline in overseeing the self-sanctity, and strong-willed uphold the reputation.

Ladies and gentlemen, Those are five elements that will make a credible santri who claims theirselves as representative of the true Muslim and are able to provide for the nation's progress. All in all, let start to be an ideal santri by implementing those five above-mentioned elements from ourselves. Hopefully, this short speech is beneficial for you and me. Finally may Allah frequently guide us to do good deeds. Ameeen.

Ladies and gentlement, thank you and....

Wassalamu ‘alaikum.......