NASIONALISME SANTRI: PERAN SANTRI ERA PERJUANGAN (original) (raw)

In the era of the struggle for independence, Santri were participating in fighting against colonialism. In the name of Islam which is anti-colonialism, they were fighting for Indonesia with the principle of love to the homeland. The era of struggle has ended. Santri participated in the independence of this country with all the opportunities and challenges. Currently, the challenges of Santri are no longer a physical war against colonialism, but a non-physical war against ignorance and poverty. This paper describes at least three challenges for santri that are; to participate in responding to the challenges of technological development, economic empowerment, and the emergence of radical Islamic movements in Indonesia. The challenges of this non-physical war are faced by santri through various efforts, including politics. With the provision of discipline that has been taught in pesantren, slowly but surely Santri can answer the nation's challenge.