This National Seminar was attended by all levels of leadership and the campus community of 'Home of Champions.'
Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA—Surabaya State University holds seminar nationality in commemoration of National Santri Day with the theme 'Santri Responding to the Challenges of the Times: Innovation, Integrity and Diversity' on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at the 11th floor Auditorium, UNESA Rectorate Campus 2 Lidah Wetan.
The chairman of the committee, Syafi'ul Anam, said that the commemoration of National Santri Day was being held, apart from commemorating the services and work of ulama and santri in the history of Indonesia's independence and development.
Also as a forum for students to strengthen their self-development in the fields of science, technology and innovation, as well as maintain the tradition of diversity that has been built in Islamic boarding schools.
"We hope that UNESA students can have an extraordinary impact after they graduate," said the lecturer and dean of the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS).
Vice Chancellor for Academic, Student Affairs and Alumni, Madlazim, emphasized the importance of national seminars amidst current social dynamics and global problems.
The FMIPA professor emphasized the important role of students in strengthening faith and religious practices which have a positive impact on social welfare and government.
He invited participants to reflect on the role of santri as guardians of morals, guardians of social harmony, and guardians of justice who make an important contribution to maintaining national unity and promoting sustainable community welfare.
This seminar is a forum to recall the spirit and work of ulama and santri, as a strengthening of the role of today's young generation in increasing positive contributions to society, nation and state.
KH. Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, Chair of PWNU East Java, emphasized that the theme of Santri Day at UNESA this year was inspired by the struggles of ancestors since the early 1900s, when ulama founded Islamic organizations to covertly fight colonialism.
He reminded the important contribution of Muslims in achieving Indonesian independence, such as the role of Islamic organizations in the resolution of jihad and dialogue between heroes and ulama as a form of guidance before the war.
On the other hand, KH. Asrorun Niam Sholeh, Deputy for Youth Empowerment at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, emphasized that modern students need to understand global information without forgetting religious knowledge.
Students are expected to be able to contribute optimally to nation building by recognizing real problems in society through a scientific perspective that is balanced between worldly and ukhrawi knowledge.
He emphasized that students need to have discipline in various fields of science such as physics, medicine and biology which are aimed at humanity, as well as being a reference in religious issues.
Diversification of knowledge is the key so that students are able to become drivers of change. "The key is once an interest is found, study diligently, then contribute to society in a real way," he said.[*]
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Reporter: Tarisa (FBS), and Putra (FBS)
Editor: @zam*
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