Darussalam Islamic Boarding School, Martapura, South Kalimantan Indonesia

 

Darussalam Islamic Boarding School, Martapura, South Kalimantan

Darussalam Islamic Boarding School was established on July 14, 1914 in Martapura, South Kalimantan. KH. Djamaluddin , one of the leading Ulama at that time was the founder and first leader of the Darussalam Islamic boarding school. Located on Jl. KHM Kasyful Anwar Pasayangan Martapura, the pesantren has an important role in the history of the development of Islam in South Kalimantan. The Darussalam Islamic Boarding School then became a reference for the development of other pesantren which were later established in the province.

KH's decision. Djamaluddin to establish a pesantren based on the spirit in the context of developing the Islamic religion in the South Kalimantan region. In addition, this area is known to have a very strong religious tradition. In fact, a number of prominent Indonesian ulama came from this area. Therefore, KH. Djamaluddin later saw that pesantren was one of the best efforts at that time to develop Islam, especially in his area. After he died, he was replaced by KH. Hassan Ahmad.

Islamic Boarding School Development

At the beginning of its establishment, the Darussalam Islamic boarding school appeared with a traditional teaching system. The materials taught are limited only in the religious field. Likewise, the pesantren building is still very simple, only for religious teaching by means of halaqah, where students sit cross-legged around the teacher while listening to the religious material given.

The development of the Darussalam pesantren experienced a big leap when the pesantren was led by KH. Kasyful Anwar, he replaced KH. Hassan Ahmad. He was the leader of the pesantren from 1922 to 1940. During that period, a number of reforms were made in order to improve the education of the pesantren. He renovated the old building and replaced it with a new high-rise building. The building has sixteen locales, which are used both as study rooms and offices.

In addition, the most important aspect of the reforms carried out by KH. Kasyful Anwar is introducing the classical / madrasa system to the traditional education system with a tiered class system. Starting from Tahdiriyah for 3 years, Ibtidaiyah for 3 years, and Tsanawiyah for 3 years.

KH. Kaysful Anwar also reformed the curriculum aspect. He no longer limits pesantren education to Islamic religious subjects, but also includes general subjects in the curriculum that applies to pesantren.

The modernization of the Darussalam Islamic boarding school continues in line with the development of the surrounding community. The community's need for increasingly diverse education – which is not only limited to the field of religion – has always received great attention from the management of Darussalam pesantren in the next period. Therefore, currently the Darussalam Islamic Boarding School does not only establish Islamic educational institutions, but also general educational institutions. The Islamic boarding school located in Martapura also has a junior high school, an SPP (School of Agriculture) which uses the curriculum from the Ministry of Agriculture, and an STM which refers to the Ministry of National Education. In fact, Islamic boarding schools also established Islamic High Schools combined with the pesantren system.

Characteristics of Islamic Boarding Schools

Like other pioneer pesantren, the Darussalam Martapura Islamic boarding school has also developed a characteristic/advantage to attract students from the surrounding area. The characteristics of this pesantren are:

The pesantren curriculum refers to the yellow book, while schools use the classical system.

Pesantren has a very close relationship with the community (community based institution), so that Darussalam also functions as a place for organizing socio-religious activities for the community.

Community Social Conditions

As part of the Martapura community, the Darussalam Islamic boarding school cannot let go of its relationship with the community around the pesantren:

The people of Martapura, as well as South Kalimantan in general, are known to be very religious, so they strongly support various pesantren activities.

This support was then welcomed by pesantren by establishing various modern educational institutions that suit the needs and potential of the region.

Education implementation

Darussalam Islamic Boarding School which is a pioneer pesantren in the South Kalimantan region has a number of formal educations. Starting from Ibtidaiyah, to universities lined up at the pesantren. The location is specifically on Jalan Perwira Pangeran Antasari Martapura Complex, which is also now being added with Ula' and Wustho Salafiyah extra-curricular education at a separate place and time of study.

As for diniyah education, pesantren implements its own curriculum. The conditions and students of diniyah education include: Diniyah Awwaliyah as well as Diniyah Wustho and Diniyah Ulya, the list is attached.

Like other pesantren, the Darussalam Martapura Islamic boarding school is also very concerned about developing the interests and talents of the students. For this reason, Darussalam also organizes extra-curricular activities, including: recitation of the Yellow Book, courses in stone crafts, automotive and electric welding / carbide courses, sewing courses.

Economic activity

As an old pesantren in South Kalimantan, Darussalam also organizes economic activities:

Kopontren Darussalam 

Convenience Store 

Book Store

Warpostel

Rubber Garden

Rice fields

Welding workshop

Printing / Photocopying

Tips for Promoting Islamic Boarding Schools

UI's efforts to advance this pesantren are carried out in two ways:

1. Physical Field

Restoration of the boarding school building.

Build a language laboratory.

2. Non-Physical Fields

Increase extra recitation in the homes of teachers involved in the management of pesantren education.

Involving teachers and students in various trainings

Improving the teaching of teachers in the diniyah boarding school.