By: Bayu Asep Saputra The Banten Tower, one of the most iconic elements of the Banten Great Mosque complex, is back in the public spotlight following increasingly tightened preservation efforts by the local government. Located in the village of Banten Lama, about 10 kilometers north of Serang City, this historic tower not only represents the glory of the archipelago's architecture, but also a testament to the integration...Read More

In the pesantren tradition, the relationship between santri and kiai is often hierarchical, with kiai as the highest authority figure in the scientific, spiritual, and social life of the pesantren. This raises the question: is this relationship a form of feudalism or rather adab and respect in Islam? To answer this, it is necessary to look at it from the point of view of sharia postulates and the development of...Read More