Buya Hamka is one of the prominent figures in Nusantara. Through his dedication and contributions in the field of knowledge, the name Buya Hamka has…
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Gus Islah: The Challenger of Wahhabism from Madura
These days, hardly anyone is as audacious as Gus Islah in challenging the Wahhabism-Salafism movement or intolerance, extremism, radicalism, and terrorism in the name of…
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The skills and mentality of santri cannot be underestimated. With each passing day, they continue to achieve various accomplishments. Their achievements are not only recognized…
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When we hear the name KH Hasyim Asy’ari, what comes to our mind? Most people will remember KH Hasyim Asyari as one of the founders…
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The historicity of the Islamic religion is always interesting to observe, especially the stories of its propagators. In addition to the Prophet Muhammad, companions also…
View More Pilgrimage to the Grave of Sheikh Mahmud, the Prophet’s Companion in the ArchipelagoMbah Arwani, Promoter of Qiraat Sab’ah in Indonesia
One of the great scholars, pious, and amil in Indonesia, especially in the field of Al-Quran and qiraat, is KH Muhammad Arwani Amin, better known…
View More Mbah Arwani, Promoter of Qiraat Sab’ah in IndonesiaKiai Yazid Thohir, the Master of Nine Languages
Perhaps most of the students in Pare or other people more knowing about Mr Kalend Osen as the owner of Basic English Course (BEC) rather…
View More Kiai Yazid Thohir, the Master of Nine LanguagesKiai Abdulhalim and the Santi Asromo
Kiai Abdulhalim was born in Majalengka, West Java. There is no record of the date and year of his birth. He is the son of…
View More Kiai Abdulhalim and the Santi AsromoAbah Anom Break The Captain’s Arrogance
Who does not know this quirky wali figure? His name is already famous throughout the archipelago; he is familiarly called Abah Anom. Abah Anom himself in Sundanese…
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Noted as one of the 13 founding figures of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), KH Abdul Chalim’s name is not as popular as other figures in the Indonesian people’s…
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