Becoming a Santri Full of Blessings
By Dr. Abdul Wadud Nafis, LC., MEi Every santri (Islamic boarding school student) who enters the gates of a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) carries a great hope: to gain knowledge that is blessed and beneficial for both worldly life and the hereafter. But does this blessing come automatically? No! Barakah (blessing) is not a free gift given to everyone. It is the fruit of struggle, sincerity, and purity of heart. In the pesantren environment, blessings are not solely about intelligence or intellectual abilities but about how a santri maintains sincerity, respects their teacher, and remains steadfast in worship. How many people are brilliant, yet their knowledge brings no benefit? Conversely, some santri may have modest understanding, yet their lives are filled with blessings. Are you a santri who learns aimlessly,…
