Cak Imin emphasizes the strategic role towards Indonesia Gold – Darul Ma’arif Islamic Boarding School

Darulmaarif.net – Indramayu, June 25, 2025 | 08.00 WIB

International Conference Pesantren Transformation held by National Awakening Party (PKB) become an important moment in the priority of the role of pesantren to Indonesia Emas 2045, Saturday (06/24/2025).

This international standard event presents national figures such as the Chairman of the PKB Syuro Council Gus Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin), the Minister of Religion, the Minister of Education, as well as hundreds of kiai, scholars, and academics from various parts of Indonesia.

This conference raised a big theme: “Pesantren is classy to Indonesia Gold: unite traditions, innovations, and independence”. This agenda is an important milestone in voicing the need for pesantren transformation to remain relevant and competitive in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 and advances in digital technology.

“Pesantren is not only a center of religious knowledge, but also a moral fort and a place for the growth of the leadership of the people. The transformation must combine the traditions and technology so that the santri are ready to become the leader of the golden Indonesia,” said said Cak Imin In his speech in front of the conference participants.

Islamic boarding schools must be adaptive and innovative

The Minister of Religion in his presentation said that the pesantren is an institution that has a unique spiritual power as well as an epistemological, namely combining religious knowledge, intuition, revelation, and spiritual experience. He asserted that the pesantren must dare to adapt to changes in the times without losing their identity.

The Minister of Education added its importance integration between general science and technology in the pesantren education systemto print superior santri generation which is not only strong in the religious aspect, but also globally competitive.

Pesantren paradigm: maintaining tradition, embracing innovation

This conference emphasizes the importance of the paradigm Al-Muhafadzotu ‘Alal Qodimis Shoolih Wal Akhdzu Bil So ASLATANamely maintaining good traditions and adopting new new things. This paradigm is believed to be a sturdy foundation so that the pesantren remains relevant in the midst of changing times.

“Pesantren must not be stagnant. He must be a flexible, open, and global thinking institution without being uprooted from its roots,” said said Cak Imin Also known as the political driver of students and pesantren in Indonesia.

Political synergy and government for the progress of pesantren

PKB as a party born from the womb of the pesantren emphasizes its commitment in supporting the strengthening of the pesantren, both from the side regulations, budget, and strategic collaboration with the government and the industrial world. This is part of an effort to realize pesantren as an inclusive, global, and nationalist Islamic learning center.

Cak Imin also said that Support for pesantren is not only symbolicbut rather a concrete step in Building Modern Islamic Civilization that is intelligent, peaceful, and progress.

Face the challenges of the digital era and the algorithm revolution

The speakers also highlighted the impact of digital algorithms and technological developments on the mindset of the community, including students. Islamic boarding schools are considered necessary to immediately adopt information technology and build Digital Ecosystem Da’wah and Learning In order not to be left behind in global competition.

Vision of giving birth to Kamil

The conference was closed with the hope that the pesantren would not only be the guard of traditional Islamic values, but also became a pioneer of the progress of the nation. Pesantren is expected to be able give birth to Kamil people– Humans are spiritually perfect, intellectual and social – who are ready to lead change and bring Indonesia to the future of gold.

“We want pesantren to give birth to students who are not only pious and pious, but also visionary and ready to compete globally,” concluded Cak Imin Welcome to the applause of hundreds of conference participants.

Main Highlights in the Conference

• Pesantren must integrate tradition and technology In the education system.
• Challenge Industrial Revolution 4.0 And digital algorithm encourage pesantren to innovate.
• PKB confirms its strategic role as liaison between pesantren and government.
• Great vision: Give birth to Kamil people As the leader of the future Islamic civilization.

Pesantren transformation is an important milestone in an effort to rebuild and strengthen pesantren as a superior educational institution that is able to adapt and innovate to face the challenges of the times. Through the synergy between pesantren, government, and the industrial world, as well as political support from PKB, it is expected that pesantren will not only be the guard of Islamic traditions in Indonesia, but also the pioneers of the progress of science and technology in the frame of Islamic and national values. This transformation is the key for Indonesia to achieve a civilized, equitable, and sovereign golden future, and give birth to a generation of competent and global competitive santri.

Hope it is useful. Wallohu a’lam.