Wednesday, 08 April 2026
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An-Nawawi Islamic Boarding School – In an effort to expand Islamic horizons and strengthen institutional management, An-Nawawi Islamic Boarding School (IBS) carried out an educational visit (Study Tour) to the Kun Sholihan Islamic Boarding School in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta.
"Team 11" of An-Nawawi IBS, commissioned directly by the foundation, arrived at the location on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The visit aimed to gain a profound understanding of the dormitory-based education system while exploring the implementation of character values and student independence within a pesantren environment.
Upon arrival at 09:30 AM, the delegation received a warm welcome from the pesantren administrators during a special reception held at the Female Wing Mosque (Masjid Pondok Putri). The leader of Kun Sholihan, Ust. Reki Abu Musa, Lc., M.H., provided Team 11 with the opportunity to observe the institution's core components. In-depth discussions were held regarding character-building methods, dormitory management, classical text (Kitab Kuning) teaching methods, and creative business units, including avocado and jasmine cultivation, as well as sheep farming.
The Chairman of the An-Nawawi IBS Foundation emphasized that this destination was chosen so that Team 11 could study discipline and religious moderation in a practical setting. "We want the team to witness firsthand how inclusive and tolerant religious education is implemented in daily life," he remarked.
During the visit, participants engaged in several strategic agendas, including:
- Daily Observations: Monitoring the students' routine, from congregational worship to Tahfidz (Quranic memorization) sessions.
- Interactive Dialogue: A discussion session with the administrators regarding the pesantren’s role in community empowerment and dakwah (outreach).
- Facility Tour: Visiting the entrepreneurship units designed to foster economic independence among students.
The Principal of SMP IT An-Nawawi, Mutiah Sumarno, S.Si., M.Si., expressed her admiration for the atmosphere at Kun Sholihan. "I initially thought the pesantren environment would be very rigid, but it turned out to be incredibly dynamic, pleasant, and the students are very friendly," she noted.
The program, which lasted until the afternoon, concluded at the residence of the pesantren leader with the presentation of tokens of appreciation from An-Nawawi. Through this visit, it is hoped that Team 11 will return with fresh inspiration regarding moral integrity and a high spirit of learning.
Author: Miftahul Muflihah