Behind The Walls of The Dayah: Between Noble Life Aspirations And The Reality Of Santri In Aceh
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Dayah, Santri, Islamic Education, Aceh.Abstract
This study examines the Dayah traditional Islamic educational institution in Aceh and its pivotal role in shaping the character, scholarship, and spirituality of the Muslim generation. Beyond the walls of the Dayah, known as a space for cultivating Islamic values, lies the dynamic life of the santri students, where the noble ideals of Islamic education intersect with the realities of their daily lives. This research explores the students' lived experiences regarding the meaning of Dayah education, the process of character formation, and the various challenges encountered in their daily environment. Employing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, the study delves into the students' subjective experiences concerning educational practices, social relationships, discipline, devotion to their teachers teungku, and their future aspirations. The findings reveal that the Dayah serves not only as a venue for transmitting religious knowledge but also as a space for instilling moral values such as simplicity, self reliance, patience, and responsibility. However, the students' lives also involve confronting realities such as limited facilities, the pressure to adapt, conflicts between educational ideals and the demands of modern life, and the challenge of upholding traditional values amidst social change. This study affirms that life within the Dayah represents a dialectical process between inherited ideal values and the social realities faced by the students, ensuring the institution's continued relevance in shaping a generation of Muslims with strong character in Aceh.
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